A device can be registered for the De Novo pathway if there is evidence of the safety and effectiveness of the device and there is not a previously legally marketed predicate device1. When determining if your device can go through the De Novo process there are two pathways available to determine the device classification.
Requirements
Abbreviated 510k submission
There are three types of 510K, Premarket Notifications, which can be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traditional, abbreviated, and special. Abbreviated and Special 510K submissions can be utilized when the submissions meet the certain factors presented by the FDA. When submitting an abbreviated 510K the submission must include the elements that are identified in 21CFR 807.87 for the information required in a premarket notification submission.
Is your product a medical device?
Many marketed products are classified as medical devices and you would not even know it. Medical devices range from latex gloves and tongue depressors to respirators and heart valves. To determine if the product is considered a medical device by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) you will need to analyze if your product meets the definition of a medical device per the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act1.
Software as a Medical Device
Software-related medical devices are taking over the medical device industry. There are three types of software-related medical devices in the industry software as medical devices, the software is integral to medical devices, and software used in the manufacturer or maintenance of a medical device1. Software that is….
Decorative Contact Lenses
Decorative contact lenses are a known medical device and are treated with the same standards as corrective contact lenses. Decorative lenses are also known as
Water for Pharmaceutical Use
When determining which type of water system is needed for pharmaceutical manufacturing it is important to keep in mind how the water will be applied to the product.
Unique Device Identifiers
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Project Management in the Life Science Industry
Project Management, as it is classically defined, can be described as “…the use of specific knowledge, skills,...
510k Submissions for Sterile Devices
A lot of work goes into a 510k submission for a medical device. Companies that submit a 510k for a product...
CBD Across the World
CBD has been growing more and more popular in the US, both in medical products and in products for everyday...
HPV Vaccination and Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world in women[1]. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer...
Cytotoxicity Testing
For a medical device that comes into contact with a person’s skin, biocompatibility testing is required by the...
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