US FDA Works To Finalize 3D Printing Guidance; Industry Asks For More
Executive Summary
A top FDA device official says the agency is hoping to finalize an additive manufacturing guidance this year. Industry is particularly interested in seeing the leap-frog guidance made final, but would also like to see more clarification and a separate guidance to address the topic of patient-specific manufacturing.
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