Regulatory Sciences
Navigating FDA's Q-Submission Process: A Strategic Advantage for Medical Device Developers
In the highly regulated medical device industry, navigating FDA’s submission process can be daunting, especially for start-ups. However, FDA’s Q-Submission (Q-Sub) program offers a valuable...
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Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: The Impact of FDA Layoffs on Medical Device Developers
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, HHS announced that they would be conducting a reduction in force impacting nearly 3,500 full time FDA employees – nearly 20% of the Agency’s entire workforce. This comes...
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PMA Post-Approval Study Considerations
In the US, post-market clinical studies are not required of every medical device manufacturer. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does have the authority to order post-market...
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What is a Clinical Evaluation Report (CER)?
If you’re starting to explore marketing your medical device in the European Union (EU) or have a medical device that is currently CE Marked, you’re becoming familiar with the term 'CER' or Clinical...
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Navigating Uncertainty with the FDA LDT Rule
On May 6, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Final Rule regarding regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). The LDT Final Rule outlines a four-year phaseout period for...
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The Care and Feeding of FDA PMAs: Mastering Premarket Approval
Congratulations, FDA has approved your PMA! Now what? Securing a Premarket Approval (PMA) from the FDA is a significant achievement for any medical device manufacturer—a validation of your product's...
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Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Clinical Data for Medical Device Approval
In the world of medical devices, particularly those categorized as moderate to high-risk, clinical data is a critical component of the regulatory approval process. This data, presented to regulatory...