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Air-Conduction Hearing Aid Software

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Product Code
Definition
Air-conduction hearing aid software is a device that is intended to be used with a compatible wearable hardware platform to compensate for impaired hearing. The software also allows for customization to the user's hearing needs. Devices in this classification are also subject to the requirements in § 800.30 or § 801.422 of this chapter, as applicable. This classification does not include software that is used with hardware as part of a hearing-aid device system classified in other regulations, e.g., § 874.3300, § 874.3305, or § 874.3325.
Physical State
N/A - device is software. The compatible hardware platform(s) is/are physical, but considered separate non-medical product(s).
Technical Method
Medical device software that enables a compatible wearable hardware platform to function (together) as a hearing aid. This software may consist of multiple software / firmware modules for multiple hardware platforms, such as for a headworn product (like "smart earbuds") along with a mobile device ("smartphone") product.
Target Area
Air-conduction hearing-aid software, when used with compatible hardware platform, provides amplified sound to the ear.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ear, Nose, Throat
Review Panel
Ear, Nose, Throat
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
874.3335
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code SCR is linked to regulation 21CFR874.3335, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.

Air-Conduction Hearing Aid Software

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
Air-conduction hearing aid software is a device that is intended to be used with a compatible wearable hardware platform to compensate for impaired hearing. The software also allows for customization to the user's hearing needs. Devices in this classification are also subject to the requirements in § 800.30 or § 801.422 of this chapter, as applicable. This classification does not include software that is used with hardware as part of a hearing-aid device system classified in other regulations, e.g., § 874.3300, § 874.3305, or § 874.3325.
Physical State
N/A - device is software. The compatible hardware platform(s) is/are physical, but considered separate non-medical product(s).
Technical Method
Medical device software that enables a compatible wearable hardware platform to function (together) as a hearing aid. This software may consist of multiple software / firmware modules for multiple hardware platforms, such as for a headworn product (like "smart earbuds") along with a mobile device ("smartphone") product.
Target Area
Air-conduction hearing-aid software, when used with compatible hardware platform, provides amplified sound to the ear.
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ear, Nose, Throat
Review Panel
Ear, Nose, Throat
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
874.3335
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code SCR is linked to regulation 21CFR874.3335, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.