FDA Official: Uptick In PMA, 510(k) Applications Calls For More User Fee Dollars
Executive Summary
The number of PMA and 510(k) applications have been steadily growing and becoming harder to review as they’ve become more complex – which an FDA official says means the agency needs more financial resources.
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