Frequently Asked Questions
What statute and regulations apply to medical device clinical investigations?
Clinical studies of medical devices must comply with:
- FDA’s human subject protection requirements (21 CFR 50)
- Institutional Review Board requirements (21 CFR 56)
- Investigational Device Exemptions requirements (21 CFR 812)
- Financial Disclosure for Clinical Investigations requirements (21 CFR 54)
- Any other applicable regulations, including pertinent sections of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Human Use (21 CFR 809)
States may have their own laws, regulations, and guidelines.