Device Approval
| Definition: |
Process that is gone through in order for a device to receive approval by a government regulatory agency. This includes any required preclinical or clinical testing, review, submission, and evaluation of the applications and test results, and post-marketing surveillance. It is not restricted to FDA. |
| Notes: |
by a govt regulatory agency, not restricted to FDA |
| Also Called: |
Food and Drug Administration Device Approval,Food and Drug Administration Device Approval Process,New Device Approval Process,New Device Approval |
| Previously Indexed: |
Consumer Product Safety (1966-1994) |
Device Approval Definitions and Terms
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