As part of its ongoing effort to modernize its premarket notification 510(k) program, the US FDA has issued three draft guidance documents it says will improve the safety of critical medical devices and strengthen the submission process.
The US Food and Drug Administration says its 510(k) program needs to continue modernizing to improve the safety of medical devices, especially as technology becomes more complex and innovative.
To further that effort, the FDA published three draft guidance documents on 7 September that focus on three key areas...
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The last steps are taking place leading to the launch of the EU’s medical device database, EUDAMED.
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“RRAs are valuable oversight tools and under certain circumstances, can assist FDA in its mission to protect public health, oversee regulated industry, and help ensure regulated products comply with FDA requirements,” according to final guidance.
