FAQ
“FDA cleared” refers to devices that have gone through the 510(k) premarket notification process and demonstrated that they are substantially equivalent to an already legally marketed device.
No. “FDA approved” typically refers to higher-risk products (like Class III medical devices or pharmaceuticals) that have undergone a full premarket approval (PMA) process. “Cleared” means it passed the 510(k) equivalency review.
FDA compliant means a product or process meets all applicable FDA rules and FDA certification requirements for its category, including manufacturing, labeling, and safety standards.
FDA oversight spans a wide range of industries including food, drugs, biologics, cosmetics, tobacco, veterinary products, and FDA medical devices.
Start by conducting a compliance gap analysis, defining your regulatory pathway, implementing FDA regulatory compliance software, validating your processes, and building the required documentation for submissions.
Depending on your product, required documentation may include design history files, risk assessments, testing reports, labeling content, clinical evidence, and validation records — all supported by tools like FDA compliance software or medical device compliance software.
Andrii Svyrydov
Founder / CEO / Solution Architect
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