In a news conference, researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago said about 98 percent of respondents said lack of predictability of FDA requirements was a major determinant in whether to invest in a new device.
They complained about unclear regulatory guidelines, inconsistent implementation and turnover of reviewers assessing new devices. Two-thirds of those surveyed felt Europe’s regulatory process was more predictable. Respondents at small companies reported more challenges with FDA process than large ones.
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