Reminder: Termination of Three Declarations Authorizing Emergency Use of Medical Devices During the COVID–19 Pandemic
Published: 10/19/2026
Sources:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
On June 29, 2026, the HHS Secretary determined that circumstances no longer exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of these medical devices. On the basis of this determination, the HHS Secretary is terminating these declarations (‘‘EUA declarations’’), effective on December 26, 2026:
- In vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of the SARS–CoV–2 virus;
- Personal respiratory protective devices; and
- Medical devices, including alternative products used as medical device…