GET /device/classification.json
Summary: Search device classifications
Operation ID: getDeviceClassification
Auth: api_key
Operation ID: getDeviceClassification
Auth: api_key
Description
Retrieve classification information for medical devices. Includes device class (I, II, or III), regulation numbers, and product codes.
Parameters (3)
limit
(integer, query, optional, default: 1)
Number of results to return (max 100)
Constraints: {'minimum': 1, 'maximum': 100}
search
(string, query, optional)
Search query string for device classification (e.g., 'device_name:thermometer' or 'device_class:2')
skip
(integer, query, optional, default: 0)
Number of results to skip for pagination
Constraints: {'minimum': 0}
Examples (3)
| Title | Type | URL | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search for thermometer devices | curl |
https://api.fda.gov/device/classification.json?search=device_name:thermometer&limit=5 |
|
| Search for Class II medical devices | curl |
https://api.fda.gov/device/classification.json?search=device_class:2&limit=10 |
|
| Search with pagination for surgical devices | curl |
https://api.fda.gov/device/classification.json?search=regulation_number:878.4040&limit=10&skip=0 |
Probe History
Status Codes
| Time | Status | Latency | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:41:01.752142 | 200 | 852ms | |
| 2026-03-23 10:25:58.170995 | 200 | 897ms | |
| 2026-03-23 09:18:48.379398 | 200 | 1028ms |
Response Changes
| When | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:25:58.170995 | 816e2ffcdd24 |
d49727799f1f |
| 2026-03-23 10:41:01.752142 | d49727799f1f |
b655d8ff3bba |