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title: FDA Classifies Over-the-Counter Device for Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment
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# FDA Classifies Over-the-Counter Device for Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea into class II (special controls) effective October 30, 2026. According to the FDA, this classification will provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. The full text of the order is available in the [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/30/2026-22182/medical-devices-anesthesiology-devices-classification-of-the-over-the-counter-device-to-assess-risk).

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### Press Release: Food and Drug Administration

*Published October 30, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Food and Drug Administration](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/30/2026-22182/medical-devices-anesthesiology-devices-classification-of-the-over-the-counter-device-to-assess-risk).*

#### Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Over-the-Counter Device To Assess Risk of Sleep Apnea

Action: Final amendment; final order.

#### Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

#### Key dates

- Takes effect: October 30, 2026

This order is effective October 30, 2026. The classification was applicable on February 6, 2024.

Full text: [Federal Register document 2026-22182](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/30/2026-22182/medical-devices-anesthesiology-devices-classification-of-the-over-the-counter-device-to-assess-risk)

Source: [Food and Drug Administration](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/30/2026-22182/medical-devices-anesthesiology-devices-classification-of-the-over-the-counter-device-to-assess-risk)