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FDA Regulatory Insights

Expert guidance on 510(k), De Novo, PMA submissions, and 21 CFR compliance. Written to help medical device companies navigate FDA regulatory pathways with confidence.

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Biocompatibility Testing for 510(k): A Complete Submission Guide

Biocompatibility testing for 510(k) submissions requires a risk-based evaluation framework per FDA's 2016 ISO 10993-1 guidance, not a fixed checklist—mistakes in scope, standard application, or data presentation commonly cause 3-6 month delays. Success depends on a robust Biological Evaluation Plan and Report that justify endpoint selection based on device contact type, duration, materials, and lifecycle factors.

Real-World Evidence for Medical Device Regulatory Decisions: An Interpretive Guide

The FDA now accepts real-world evidence (RWE)—data from clinical practice outside controlled trials—to support device approvals, expansions, and postmarket requirements under an evolving regulatory framework. Companies must ensure their real-world data is fit for purpose, methodologically rigorous, and properly documented to meet FDA's credibility standards across the device lifecycle.