2010-30679. Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 393.200 Laser(s) as Medical Devices for Facelift, Wrinkle Removal, Acupuncture, Auricular Stimulation, Etc.; Withdrawal of Guidance

AGENCY:

Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:

Notice; withdrawal.

SUMMARY:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the withdrawal of Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 393.200 Laser(s) as Medical Devices for Facelift, Wrinkle Removal, Acupuncture, Auricular Stimulation, etc. (CPG Sec. 393.200). CPG Sec. 393.200 is included in FDA's Compliance Policy Guides Manual, which was listed in the Annual Comprehensive List of Guidance Documents that published on August 9, 2010.

DATES:

The withdrawal is effective December 7, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sean M. Boyd, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Communication, Education, and Radiological Programs, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, rm. 4640, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-5895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In a notice containing a cumulative list of guidances available from the Agency that published in the Federal Register of August 9, 2010 (75 FR 48180 at 48233), FDA included the Compliance Policy Guides Manual, which includes CPG Sec. 393.200. FDA is withdrawing CPG Sec. 393.200 because it is obsolete.

Dated: November 23, 2010.

Dara Corrigan,

Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs.