US Approvals Analysis: 2016 Another Record Year For FDA Novel Device Approvals

The agency approved a total of 91 original PMAs, panel-track PMA supplements and de novo classifications in 2016, outpacing last year's record for approvals of novel devices or indications, according to Medtech Insight's Approvals Tracker. Medtronic topped both the novel device approvals and 510(k) clearance lists for the year. Roche, Abbott, Siemens and GE also showed strong approval and clearance counts.