FDA has three types of regulatory pathways, namely 510(k), De Novo, PMA, for medical device approval. US FDA premarket approval (PMA) is the most rigorous and stringent regulatory pathway. High-risk devices (Class III devices that sustain life or pose significant...
To launch your medical device in US, you will require FDA medical device approval. Broadly classified there are three types of FDA regulatory pathways, namely 510(k), De Novo, PMA, for FDA medical device approval. It is important to choose the correct regulatory...
Identifying the correct predicate device is the first critical step in US FDA 510(k) submission. The FDA authorities evaluate whether your device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device you have mentioned in the application. If it is equivalent, then your...
With increasing complexity of FDA regulated products and critical nature of patient safety, proper management of product recalls is essential. Hence, understanding US FDA product recalls is of vital importance to remain compliant. A US FDA product recall is an...
In this blog, we will walk you through FDA breakthrough device designation, its eligibility criteria, and application process. Additionally, we will present the benefits and challenges of the FDA’s breakthrough devices program. What is an FDA breakthrough device? An...