Health and Human Services Department Docket FDA-2017-D-6569 Notice

2022-20993: Clinical Decision Support Software; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

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Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance entitled "Clinical Decision Support Software." This final guidance provides clarity on FDA's oversight of clinical decision support (CDS) software intended for health care professionals with the purpose of describing FDA's regulatory approach to CDS software functions. This guidance clarifies the types of CDS functions that do not meet the definition of a device as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act).

The agency’s own summary, as published.

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