Standards, Not Predicates Emphasized In Finalized Alternative 510(k) Pathway
Executive Summary
Despite pushback from industry, US FDA has moved forward with plans to establish a new alternative 510(k) pathway by finalizing a guidance document that describes the so-called “Safety and Performance Based Pathway” that emphasizes use of consensus standards instead of direct predicate comparisons.
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