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The Role of the FDA and Regulatory Approval of New Devices for Diabetes Care. Curr Diab Rep 2017 Jun;17(6):40

Date

04/26/2017

Pubmed ID

28439847

DOI

10.1007/s11892-017-0871-6

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85018246099 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   8 Citations

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for assuring the safety, effectiveness, and quality of medical devices in the USA. Extensive review times coupled with the demand for necessary treatments have prompted the policymakers to implement measures to speed medical devices to market.The purpose of this review is to summarize the evolution of the regulatory pathways through which medical devices utilized in diabetes care gain market access.

RECENT FINDINGS: Regulatory pathways, ranging from premarket notification to premarket approval, require distinct, yet necessary ("least burdensome") evidence demonstrating a device's safety and effectiveness. Collaboration between manufacturers, regulators, and patients has resulted in the development and approval of novel diabetes care devices, including the first hybrid closed-loop artificial pancreas. Policy provisions, ranging from the least burdensome approach to the "breakthrough device" expedited pathway, aim to balance innovation, access, and safety. Clinicians must be aware of the evolving regulatory landscape and play an active role in enhancing patient safety.

Author List

Jazowski SA, Winn AN



MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Device Approval
Diabetes Mellitus
Equipment Safety
Humans
Pancreas, Artificial
Patient Safety
United States
United States Food and Drug Administration