RE: FDA3 Sep 2024 09:54
@Muminr , there is no straightforward answer to the question how long does it take to get full approval . My AI tool gathered this info from all search engines with available data on the web.
The FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program is designed to expedite the development and review of medical devices that provide more effective treatment or diagnosis for life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating conditions. The process involves several stages:
1. **Breakthrough Device Designation Request**: Applicants submit a request to the FDA, demonstrating that their device meets specific criteria. The FDA aims to decide on this request within 60 days[4].
2. **Expedited Review Process**: Once designated as a breakthrough device, the device undergoes an expedited review process. For example, the average time for a 510(k) clearance under this program has been reduced from 270 days to 155 days[1]. The program also reduces the time for De Novo marketing authorization by 68 days[1].
3. **Final Approval**: Despite the expedited process, achieving full marketing authorization can still be challenging. As of recent data, out of 657 devices granted breakthrough designation, only 44 have received marketing authorization[3].
Overall, while the breakthrough designation accelerates the review process, the total time from designation to full approval can vary significantly depending on the device and the complexity of its review.