fda_device_classification
Search FDA medical device classifications to identify risk categories, product codes, and regulatory information for approximately 1,700 device types.
Instructions
Search medical device classification — ~1,700 generic device types. Returns device class (1=Class I, 2=Class II, 3=Class III), product codes, definitions.
Example searches:
'regulation_number:872.6855' — by regulation number
'product_code:NOB' — by product code
'device_name:"pacemaker"' — by device name
'device_class:3' — Class III (highest risk) devices
Count fields: device_class, medical_specialty.exact
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| search | No | OpenFDA search query. Examples: 'field:value', 'field:"Exact Phrase"', 'field:[20200101+TO+20231231]', '_exists_:field'. Combine with '+AND+', '+OR+', '+NOT+'. | |
| limit | No | Max results (default 10, max 100) |