The duration of the FDA registration and certification application process depends on the type of submission and several factors:
Device Listing:
- Timeline: Immediate to a few weeks. Once the registration is submitted and processed, listing is generally quick.
510(k) Premarket Notification:
- Timeline: Approximately 90 days. The FDA reviews the submission to ensure substantial equivalence to a predicate device. This timeline can vary based on the complexity of the device and the completeness of the submission.
Premarket Approval (PMA):
- Timeline: Several months to over a year. The PMA process is more extensive and includes detailed reviews of clinical data, manufacturing processes, and labeling. This process can also involve advisory committee meetings and additional rounds of review.
De Novo Classification Request:
- Timeline: Approximately 6 to 12 months. The FDA reviews the request to establish a new classification for the device, which can be a detailed process.
Additional factors affecting the timeline include:
- Completeness of Submission: Incomplete or inadequate submissions can lead to delays as the FDA may request additional information.
- FDA Workload: High submission volumes or complex reviews can impact processing times.
- Regulatory History: Previous interactions or issues with the FDA can also affect the timeline.
Overall, it is advisable to plan for a range of processing times and to prepare for potential delays by ensuring that submissions are thorough and complete.
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