Abiomed Letter Underscores Questions On FDA’s Clinical Decision Support Guidance
Executive Summary
A warning letter from the US FDA to device manufacturer Abiomed highlights industry’s criticism that the agency’s final guidance on clinical decision support software is flawed and oversteps regulatory boundaries.
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