2019 Device Approvals Review: Original PMAs Up, De Novos Down
Executive Summary
The US FDA approved fewer novel devices in 2019 than in 2018, despite a slight increase in original PMA approvals. De novo clearances were down significantly after four straight years of increases, while panel-track PMA supplements and 510(k) clearances also declined from the 2018 totals.
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