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25 of 25 research dimensions currently covered · 28 official sources · latest verification 2026-09-07

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D01

Authority & regime

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Competent authority
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), is the competent authority regulating medical devices and radiation emitting medi…
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Legal basis & guidance

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Statutory and regulatory basis
Legal basis: Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) device definition in section 201(h), classification in section 513, PMA in section 515; implementing regulations co…
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Device definition & scope

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Statutory device definition
FD&C Act 201(h)(1) defines a device as an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part…
Scope: software, IVDs, borderline products
In vitro reagents (IVDs) and radiation emitting products with medical claims are devices; software functions (including mobile medical apps) that meet the 201(h) definition are devices; sof…
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D04

Classification rules

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FDA Classes I, II, and III.
Class I, Class II, Class III
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D05

Registration pathways

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Market-access route
Market access routes: (1) 510(k) exempt Class I/II devices need only establishment registration and listing; (2) 510(k) premarket notification under 21 CFR 807 subpart E for most Class II a…
510(k) premarket notification timing and change trigger
A premarket notification must be submitted to FDA at least 90 days before the person introduces the device into commercial distribution; a new 510(k) is required for a change or modificatio…
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D06

Reliance & recognition

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Registration is not an authorization
FDA establishment registration and listing confers no product authorization: the resulting entry in FDA's registration and listing database does not denote approval, clearance, or authoriza…
Foreign authorizations not recognized
FDA does not recognize regulatory authorizations from other countries (for example EU CE marking under MDR/IVDR): any device imported or marketed in the US must independently meet the appli…
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Economic-operator roles

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Local market-entry role (U.S. agent)
A foreign establishment must designate a single U.S. agent (21 CFR 807.40) who must reside or maintain a place of business in the US (no PO boxes or answering services); the agent acts only…
U.S. agent change handling
Changes in the U.S. agent's name, address, or phone number must be reported to FDA within 10 business days of the change (21 CFR 807.40(b)(3)); when a new agent is designated, FDA sends an…
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Establishment, import & distribution

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Establishment registration timing
Initial registration and listing must be submitted within 30 days after an establishment enters into an operation requiring registration; annual registration is required for all establishme…
Import and initial-importer requirements
Devices offered for import are reviewed by FDA at entry (entry data transmitted via CBP's ACE system); foreign manufacturers must meet FDA registration and listing, 510(k)/PMA, QMS, US agen…
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D09

Dossier requirements

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510(k) dossier content
A 510(k) must contain the items of 21 CFR 807.87(a) (m), including device description, proposed labels and labeling, substantial equivalence discussion, a 510(k) summary or statement (807.8…
PMA dossier content
A PMA (21 CFR 814.20) must contain the items (a) (h): full report of investigations, nonclinical laboratory studies, description of methods, facilities and controls, referenced information,…
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D10

Official forms & portals

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eSTAR mandatory for De Novo
Since October 1, 2025, all De Novo request submissions, unless exempted, must be submitted as electronic submissions using eSTAR (Electronic Submission Template and Resource).
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Submission & evidence

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Label, IFU & language

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Submission language
All registration and listing information submitted to FDA for a foreign establishment must be in English (21 CFR 807.40(d)).
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QMS, audit & inspection

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MDSAP audit substitution for FDA inspections
FDA may accept MDSAP audit reports as a substitute for routine Agency inspections of medical device manufacturers; firms with activities under the Electronic Product Radiation Control (EPRC…
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Standards, testing & ancillary approvals

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FDA recognized electrical/EMC standards evidence
Electrical safety
FCC Certification
Wireless / radio
FCC Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
EMC
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Annual Establishment Registration
$11,423
510(k) Review - Standard
$26,067
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D15

Review clocks

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510(k) · Premarket Notification
90 days
De Novo · De Novo Classification
150 days
PMA · Premarket Approval
180 days
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Approval validity & renewal

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Authorization duration
510(k) clearances, De Novo grants, and PMA approvals are not annually renewed product authorizations: continuing lawful marketing is maintained through annual establishment registration and…
Lapse consequence
There is no product certificate expiry for clearances/approvals; what lapses is establishment registration registration must be submitted each year between October 1 and December 31 (even w…
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Lifecycle & post-market

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Change control

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Change-control outcomes
For changes to a 510(k) cleared device there is no supplement mechanism: the outcomes are either internal documentation under the manufacturer's change control procedures (when 21 CFR 807.8…
New-application triggers
A new 510(k) is required for (i) a change or modification in the device that could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness and (ii) a major change or switch in the device's intende…
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D18

UDI, listing & traceability

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UDI in PMA periodic reports
PMA periodic reports must identify each device identifier (UDI DI) currently in use for the device and any device identifier that has been discontinued (21 CFR 814.84(b)(4)).
UDI in correction/removal reports
Reports of corrections and removals submitted under 21 CFR 806.10 must include the unique device identifier of each device involved (21 CFR 806.10(c)(5)).
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Clinical investigation & performance

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510(k) clinical data incl. OUS studies
Clinical data submitted in a 510(k) must meet 21 CFR 807.87(j); for clinical investigations conducted outside the United States, the submission must include the investigator and study site…
PMA clinical investigation requirements
PMA clinical investigations (21 CFR 814.20(b)(6)) must comply with 21 CFR parts 50 (informed consent), 56 (IRBs), and 812 (IDE); investigations conducted outside the United States must incl…
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D20

Special access & derogation

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Treatment IDE access for serious or life-threatening conditions
An investigational device that is not approved for marketing may be made available under a treatment IDE for patients outside the clinical trial when it is intended for a serious or immedia…
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D21

Manufacturer PMS

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PMA periodic reporting duties
The holder of an approved PMA must comply with 21 CFR part 803 (MDR) and, unless FDA specifies otherwise, submit periodic reports that identify changes described in 21 CFR 814.39(a), includ…
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D22

Vigilance & incident reporting

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30-day MDR reporting
Manufacturers must report to FDA no later than 30 calendar days after the day they receive or otherwise become aware of information, from any source, that reasonably suggests a device they…
5-work-day MDR reporting
Manufacturers must submit a five day report no later than 5 work days after the day they become aware that (a) an MDR reportable event necessitates remedial action to prevent an unreasonabl…
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Recall, FSCA & market surveillance

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Correction and removal reporting
Manufacturers and importers must report to FDA a correction or removal of a device undertaken to reduce a health risk or to remedy a violation that may present a health risk, within 10 work…
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D24

Advertising, claims & promotion

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Promotion of investigational devices is prohibited
A sponsor, investigator, or person acting for either may not promote or test market an investigational device before FDA approves it for commercial distribution, commercialize it beyond rec…
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Submission communications & appeal

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PMA denial appeal route
A PMA applicant who receives a not approvable letter or an order denying approval may request administrative review under section 515(d)(4) and (g) of the FD&C Act, as referenced in 21 CFR…
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FDA registration fees in USD · reviewed 2026-08-25

Fee lineAmountProvenance
Annual Establishment Registration$11,423Verified
510(k) Review - Standard$26,067Verified
510(k) Review - Small Business$6,517Verified
513(g) Request - Standard$7,820Verified
17 more fee lines on the full schedule · 21 of 21 rows source-verified

Registration timeline

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review clocks and planning ranges · 3-class with pathways (I, II, III) classification

Class / pathwayReview clockPlanning totalProvenance
510(k)(Premarket Notification)90 days6-12 monthsVerified
De Novo(De Novo Classification)150 days8-15 monthsVerified
PMA(Premarket Approval)180 days4-8 yearsVerified
  1. 1Device Classification(2-4 weeks)
  2. 2Pre-Submission Meeting(2-3 months)
  3. 3Testing & Documentation(3-6 months)
  4. 4510(k) Submission(1 day)
  5. 5FDA Review(90-180 days)
  6. 6510(k) Clearance(1 day)

Official FDA rules and guidance · 11 of 11 documents linked to official sources

21 CFR Part 820Quality Management System Regulation
GMP/QMSVerified
21 CFR Part 801Labeling
LabelingVerified
21 CFR Part 830Unique Device Identification
UDIVerified
21 CFR Part 807Establishment Registration and Device Listing for Manufacturers and Initial Importers of Devices
RegistrationVerified
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