Welcome to FDA's information about medical device approvals. The following information is available:. A k is a premarketing submission made to FDA to demonstrate that the device to be marketed is as safe and effective, that is, substantially equivalent SE , to a legally marketed device that is not subject to premarket approval PMA. Unlike premarket notification, PMA approval is to be based on a determination by FDA that the PMA contains sufficient valid scientific evidence that provides reasonable assurance that the device is safe and effective for its intended use or uses.
Class 3 medical devices are being approved faster than ever before. The agency has worked in recent years to improve the PMA pathway and reduce the wait time while maintaining a focus on patient safety. Prior to , the average wait for a PMA approval was days or nearly 12 months. Device class and approval pathway have a huge impact on the average length to wait for the FDA medical device approval process to complete.
But is there anything you can control to speed up time-to-market? Remember, the FDA is collaborative if you let them be a partner. This starts with a comprehensive quality management system and effective document management practices. This groundwork is essential to quickly create an effective application for any FDA approval pathway. Medical Devices. Learn from the best in quality.
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On a quarterly basis, FDA will publish a list of approvals announced during that quarter in the Federal Register. The approvable letter will describe the information that FDA requires to be provided by the applicant or the conditions that the applicant is required to meet to obtain approval. FDA may require, for example, as a condition of approval:. The applicant may have to agree to a postapproval study, restrictions on prescription use, or restrictions on the training of individuals who may use the device before approval.
In response to a not approvable letter, the applicant may:. FDA may use information other than that submitted by the applicant in making such determination. The notice will be placed on the Internet and will state that a detailed summary of information concerning the safety and effectiveness of the device, including information about any adverse effects on health, is available on the Internet and has been placed on public display.
FDA will publish in the Federal Register after each quarter a list of the denials announced in that quarter. FDA will issue an order denying approval of a PMA after an approvable or not approvable letter has been sent and the applicant has:.
FDA may also use information other than that submitted by the applicant in deciding whether to withdraw approval of a PMA. Before issuing an order to withdraw approval of a PMA, FDA will issue the holder of the approved application a notice of opportunity for an informal hearing under 21 CFR If the applicant does not request a hearing or, if after the 21 CFR 16 hearing is held, FDA decides to proceed with the withdrawal, FDA will issue an order withdrawing approval of the application.
The notice will state that a detailed summary of information concerning the safety and effectiveness of the device, including information about any adverse effects on health, has been placed on public display and that copies are available upon request.
If, after providing the sponsor with an opportunity for a regulatory informal hearing regarding the proposed withdrawal of PMA approval, and FDA determines there is a reasonable probability that continued distribution of a PMA-approved device would cause serious adverse health consequences or death, FDA shall by order temporarily suspend the PMA.
Any review will be based only on information within the existing PMA and will be limited to a reconsideration as to whether any of the not filing criteria apply [21 CFR The OHT Director will hold the informal conference within 10 working days after receiving the request and will make a decision on filing within 5 working days after the informal conference.
This request should include a description of the position on each of the issues critical to filing. The request should be based only on the information in the existing PMA, and with no new information provided [21 CFR The applicant may receive clarification on the deficiencies stated in the Not Filing Letter by communicating with the Review Team and not requesting an informal conference with OHT Director.
If the applicant decides to request a meeting to discuss the Not Filing Letter, the applicant should choose either 1 an informal conference or 2 a meeting to review the decision not to file the application, including the specific deficiencies and measures necessary to correct the deficiencies.
FDA will not grant requests for both. The PMA contains a false statement of material fact.
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