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FDA vs AIFA: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of FDA (United States) vs AIFA (Italy).

FDA

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

United States

The FDA is the primary regulatory authority for medical devices in the United States. Its Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) oversees premarket review, postmarket surveillance, and enfo

CLASSES

Class I, II, III

PATHWAY

510(k), PMA, De Novo, HDE

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • 510(k) clearance and PMA approval
  • MAUDE adverse event database
  • FDA Enforcement Reports and recalls
  • De Novo classification
  • Breakthrough Device Designation

AIFA

AIFA — Italy Medical Device Regulatory Authority

Italy

AIFA is the national regulatory authority responsible for medical device oversight in Italy. It manages device registration, market surveillance, and adverse event reporting within the Europe regulato

CLASSES

EU MDR classes

PATHWAY

AIFA registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Device registration
  • Market surveillance
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Import/export control

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