§ COMPARE REGULATORS

FDA vs MFDS: US and South Korea Medical Device Regulation

Compare FDA and MFDS medical device regulation — KGMP requirements, 4-class vs 3-class systems, MDSAP recognition, and clinical trial approval.

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

MFDS

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (South Korea)

South Korea

MFDS regulates medical devices in South Korea using a four-class system. The Korean Good Manufacturing Practice (KGMP) standard is required for all manufacturers. South Korea is an MDSAP participating…

CLASSES

Class I, II, III, IV

PATHWAY

MFDS registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • ▸KGMP compliance
  • ▸Technical documentation review
  • ▸MDSAP participation
  • ▸Clinical trial approval
  • ▸Device registration

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