FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Guidance To Improve Health Equity
Executive Summary
The US FDA has updated its final guidance to clarify use of the Breakthrough Devices Program in advancing health equity. The voluntary program was created to speed up the process of getting innovative medical devices to patients that treat life-threatening or debilitating diseases.
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