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This analysis only answers the threshold question of whether an article is a medical device. If it turns out to be a regulated article, a second step is to figure out the degree of that regulation. A fair number of medical devices are exempt from FDA premarket clearance, and others are exempt from the obligation to employ good manufacturing practices. The risks associated with the intended use determine the level of regulatory requirements, including validation and other design rigor that FDA would require.
