{"id":6498,"date":"2026-05-21T11:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T06:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=6498"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T06:15:26","slug":"fda-de-novo-vs-510k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/eg-en\/fda-de-novo-vs-510k\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA De Novo vs 510(k): Key Differences, Costs &#038; Best Pathway (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6498\" class=\"elementor elementor-6498\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467473b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"467473b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197fc3d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"197fc3d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea2d710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ea2d710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction: Don\u2019t Choose the Wrong FDA Pathway (It Can Cost You Millions)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c23e79b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c23e79b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s fast-evolving medtech landscape\u2014especially with AI-powered and innovative medical devices\u2014choosing the wrong FDA pathway can lead to delays, rejections, and massive financial loss.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most critical decisions manufacturers face is:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA De Novo vs 510(k) \u2014 which pathway is right for your device?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many assume that innovative = De Novo, but that\u2019s not always true.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your predicate device availability, risk classification, and intended use determine your success.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide breaks down everything you need to know\u2014with expert insights, real-world clarity, and conversion-focused guidance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5254ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5254ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-403957ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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(Fastest Route to Market)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fbf2c11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fbf2c11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA 510(k) pathway is the most commonly used route for medical device clearance in the U.S.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Use 510(k):<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A predicate device already exists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same intended use<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar technological characteristics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No new safety concerns<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Requirements:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substantial equivalence demonstration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance testing (bench, software, clinical if needed)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeling and intended use comparison<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Manufacturers Prefer 510(k):<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster approval (~90 days)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cost<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less regulatory burden<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proven pathway<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for: Incremental innovations, device modifications, me-too products<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-901e324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"901e324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is FDA De Novo? (For Breakthrough Innovation)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-567af4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"567af4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The De Novo pathway is designed for novel medical devices with no existing predicate.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Use De Novo:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No legally marketed predicate exists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device is low to moderate risk (Class I or II)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety can be ensured through general\/special controls<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Requirements:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit-risk analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical and non-clinical data<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justification for classification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposed special controls<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic Advantage:<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once approved:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your device becomes the first predicate for future 510(k) submissions<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for: AI devices, digital health tools, first-in-class innovations<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82e326d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82e326d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FDA De Novo vs 510(k): Key Differences (Quick Comparison)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56fb8e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56fb8e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Criteria<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>FDA 510(k)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>FDA De Novo<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predicate Device<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not required<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk Class<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">II (mostly)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I or II<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timeline<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~90 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~150\u2013180 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentation<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innovation Level<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outcome<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearance<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New classification<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f97499 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f97499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step: How to Choose the Right Pathway<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e370a6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e370a6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>1. Identify Intended Use<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly define your device\u2019s purpose and indications.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>2. Search for Predicate Devices<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use FDA databases<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check similarity in technology and use<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>3. Conduct Gap Analysis<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>4. Risk Classification<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class I \u2192 Low risk<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class II \u2192 Moderate risk<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class III \u2192 High risk (PMA required)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>5. Decide Pathway:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Predicate exists \u2192 510(k)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No predicate \u2192 De Novo<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317d474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"317d474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost of FDA De Novo vs 510(k)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faf793f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"faf793f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding costs is critical for budget planning and ROI.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>510(k) Costs:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA Fee: ~$21,870 (standard)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting + Testing: $15,000 \u2013 $100,000+<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>De Novo Costs:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA Fee: ~$145,800<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting + Clinical Data: $50,000 \u2013 $300,000+<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro Tip: De Novo has higher upfront cost but creates long-term competitive advantage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a692c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a692c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Operon Strategist Can Help You?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cd39da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cd39da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing between FDA De Novo vs 510(k) can be complex\u2014but with the right expert, it becomes a clear and strategic decision. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operon Strategist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we don\u2019t just guide you on pathway selection\u2014we support your entire regulatory journey from concept to commercialization.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team provides end-to-end services, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/fda-510k\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA 510(k) submission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support, De Novo pathway strategy, and PMA consulting for high-risk devices. We also assist with medical device design and development, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/turnkey-project\/quality-management-system\/iso-13485\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/turnkey-project\/quality-management-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QMS implementation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Design Controls (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/design-and-development-documentation\/us-fda21-cfr820-30\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 CFR 820.30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to ensure your product meets global compliance standards.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accelerate your market entry, we further support clinical evaluation, technical documentation preparation, and global regulatory approvals such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/ce-marking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CE Marking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (EU MDR) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/uk-ca-marking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UKCA certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you are launching a new product or scaling internationally, our integrated approach helps reduce delays, minimize risk, and improve approval success rates.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d199966 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d199966\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b0a0d12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b0a0d12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3400b1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"3400b1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5450\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5450\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference between FDA De Novo vs 510(k)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5450\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77e8b9b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77e8b9b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4869fd7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4869fd7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference is that FDA 510(k) requires a predicate device to demonstrate substantial equivalence, while the De Novo pathway is used when no predicate exists and creates a new classification for the device.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5451\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5451\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When should I choose the FDA 510(k) pathway? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5451\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b63caa0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b63caa0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-233b0bc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"233b0bc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should choose the FDA 510(k) pathway when your device is similar to an existing legally marketed device, has the same intended use, and does not introduce new safety risks.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5452\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5452\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is the FDA De Novo pathway required? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5452\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425c9c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"425c9c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-654fb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"654fb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The De Novo pathway is required when no predicate device exists, but the device is considered low to moderate risk and can demonstrate safety and effectiveness through general and special controls.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5453\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5453\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is FDA De Novo more expensive than 510(k)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5453\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-605b5b09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"605b5b09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb35eb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fb35eb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the De Novo pathway is generally more expensive due to higher FDA fees and the need for more extensive clinical and non-clinical data.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5454\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5454\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does FDA approval take for 510(k) and De Novo? 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