TMJ Diagnostic Devices Require 510(k) Clearance, Clinical Data – FDA Rule
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA's 11proposed rule on jaw-tracking and dental sonography devices interpreting temporomandibular joint positions or sounds will pave the way for firms to market the products for diagnosing TMJ disorder and associated orofacial pain
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