News|Videos|September 30, 2025
Current Classes and Manufacturer Guidelines for Medical Devices
Understand who the key organizations are when it comes to the cleaning and disinfection of non-critical medical devices.
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Medical devices fall under three classes depending on the risk they pose to patients. The classes include potential risk: high, potential risk: medium, and potential risk: low. This segment explains the differences between each class and what requirements are expected of each by the FDA.
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