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Logiciel en tant que dispositif médical (SaMD)

Logiciel destiné à être utilisé à des fins médicales sans faire partie d'un dispositif médical matériel. Le SaMD comprend des algorithmes de diagnostic et des outils d'aide à la décision clinique.

Last reviewed 2026-08-05 · Reviewed by MedFlux Editorial Board · Editorial policy

Expanded process notes below are currently maintained in English; the short definition above is localized. See our editorial policy.

WHEN IT APPLIES

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) performs medical functions without being part of a hardware device—regulated under FDA, EU MDR, and IMDRF principles with software lifecycle controls (IEC 62304).

PROCESS / STEPS

  1. Determine medical intended purpose and classification.
  2. Apply software lifecycle, cybersecurity, and clinical evaluation appropriate to risk.
  3. Select premarket path (e.g., 510(k)/De Novo/CE route).
  4. Plan postmarket monitoring for model drift and safety signals.

EXAMPLES

  • AI imaging triage tools and clinical decision support with diagnostic claims.

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