Senate Bill Would Allow 510(k) Condition-Of-Clearance Studies
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Legislation introduced Dec. 15 would give FDA PMA-like authorities over 510(k) devices, including the power to require post-clearance studies. Industry says the bill is unnecessary.
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