Technical problem

Finding a defensible predicate for a headset-based device

A 510(k) depends on showing equivalence to a legally marketed device, but a headset-delivered therapy or overlay often differs from older products in design, display and software. Choosing a predicate that holds up, and arguing the differences do not change safety or effectiveness, is a recurring hurdle.

StageRegulatory

Addressed by

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Provenance

Where this problem statement comes from

FDA — How to find and effectively use predicate devicesFDA page explains that substantial equivalence is assessed against intended use, design, performance and other attributes of a predicate. The problem statement is AVRMD's framing; the cited work documents the difficulty.