FDA Begins ‘Soft’ TAP, Will Phase In Pilot Over Five Years
Executive Summary
The US Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a program designed to speed up the development of innovative medical devices. The Total Product Lifecycle Advisory Program pilot was authorized under MDUFA V.
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