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FDA vs HSA: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

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

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

HSA

Health Sciences Authority (Singapore)

Singapore

Singapore's HSA regulates medical devices using a four-class risk-based system (A, B, C, D). HSA accepts conformity assessment from recognized bodies and is a founding member of IMDRF. Singapore serve

CLASSES

Class A, B, C, D

PATHWAY

HSA registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Device registration (Class B-D)
  • Class A dealer license
  • GN-13 guidance compliance
  • Adverse event reporting
  • IMDRF participation

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