Saturday, July 30, 2011

FDA Should Revamp 510(k) Medical Device Clearance Process

Updated November 4, 2022

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The LA Times reports, FDA is urged to revamp its review process for medical devices.

In a nutshell, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an arm of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), recommended that the system be abolished and new procedures established, IOM - Medical Devices and the Public’s Health: The FDA 510(k) Clearance Process at 35 Years.

Webcast of the Institute of Medicine - Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process - Public Briefing (July 29, 2011)

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