Frequently Asked Questions
What should be included in documentation for device changes?
- Product name
- Date of change assessment
- Description of the device
- Description of the change(s)
- Reason why the change(s) is being made
- Applicable regulatory history, including the 510(k) number of the most recently cleared version of the device
- Comparison of the modified device to the most recently cleared version of the device (consider including a table)
- Applicable elements of this guidance, including the applicable questions from the body of the document
- Analysis and assessment of the elements on this list and a conclusion of whether submission of a new 510(k) is required
- Reference to related documents, particularly those that support the decision whether or not submission of a new 510(k) is required (e.g., risk analysis)
- Signature(s)