Rule Health and Human Services DepartmentFood and Drug Administration April 16, 2026

Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Classification of the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator for the Relief of Congestion

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is classifying the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for the relief of congestion into class II (special controls). The special...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration. Published: 2026-04-16.

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