Description
A PAS is usually a clinical or non-clinical study, as specified in the PMA approval order, and is typically intended to gather specific data to address questions about the postmarket performance of or experience with an approved medical device. The purpose of this guidance document is to assist stakeholders with understanding post approval study (PAS) requirements imposed as a condition of PMA approval. The final guidance “Procedures for Handling Post-Approval Studies Imposed by PMA Order” is intended to update and replace the guidance issued in June 2009.
Scope & Applicability
Product Classes
2Regulatory pathway for high-risk medical devices.
Device for rare diseases or conditions
Stakeholders
6Entity responsible for submitting applications under section 524B
Procedures for meetings of the committee
FDA may seek advice when considering the initiation or progress of a PAS
Public panels that may review PAS status.
Governs top dose in clinical studies
entity submitting marketing applications
Regulatory Context
Attributes
7A metric used to track the progress of a PAS.
Element required in the Final Postmarket Surveillance Report.
Final PAS data posted may include safety and effectiveness results
Status where study progression is behind the original schedule
A reporting status category where FDA has not received the report per the order.
The current progress category of a PAS in the FDA database.
recommended milestones for clinical studies (e.g., 20% in 12 months); Specified in the PMA approval order to track study progress
Related CFR Sections (4)
- 21CFR814.82§ 814.82 Postapproval requirements.
(a) FDA may impose postapproval requirements in a PMA approval order or by regulation at the time of approval of the PMA or by regulation subsequent to approval. Postapproval requirements may include as a condition to approval of the device:Read full regulation →
- 21CFR814.9§ 814.9 Confidentiality of data and information in a premarket approval application (PMA) file.
(a) A “PMA file” includes all data and information submitted with or incorporated by reference in the PMA, any IDE incorporated into the PMA, any PMA supplement, any report under § 814.82 , any master file, or any other related submission. Any record in the PMA file will be available for public discRead full regulation →
- 21CFR814.39§ 814.39 PMA supplements.
(a) After FDA's approval of a PMA, an applicant shall submit a PMA supplement for review and approval by FDA before making a change affecting the safety or effectiveness of the device for which the applicant has an approved PMA, unless the change is of a type for which FDA, under paragraph (e) of thRead full regulation →
- 21CFR814.46§ 814.46 Withdrawal of approval of a PMA.
(a) FDA may issue an order withdrawing approval of a PMA if, from any information available to the agency, FDA determines that:Read full regulation →
Related Warning Letters (1)
- 2020-05-14
CGMP/QSR/Medical Devices/PMA/Adulterated/Misbranded
Allergan
See Also (8)
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- Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Guidance for Retinal Prostheses: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff (Status: Final)
- Balancing Premarket and Postmarket Data Collection for Devices Subject to Premarket Approval: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Final)
- Annual Reports for Approved Premarket Approval Applications (PMA) : Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Final)
- Non-Clinical and Clinical Investigation of Devices Used for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (Status: Final)
- Considerations for the Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products During Major Disruptions Due to Disasters and Public Health Emergencies (Status: Final)
- Draft Guidance for Industry: New Dietary Ingredient Notification Master Files for Dietary Supplements (Status: Draft)
- CPG Sec. 100.950 International Partnership Agreements for Compliance Activities (Status: Final)