The PMOA rule
The PMOA rule: the marketing application coincides with the Primary Mode of Action; a single application is generally appropriate.
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The PMOA rule, the device-led paths, and the 2026 overlays — with the FDA practice you need.
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The PMOA rule: the marketing application coincides with the Primary Mode of Action; a single application is generally appropriate.
The device-led paths: PMA, De Novo, and the hard 510(k) fit — plus streamlined review via reliance on prior findings.
The 2026 overlays: QMSR cGMP × ISO 13485, the URRA human-factors mandate, and the finalized UDI combo guidance.
This guide is market-access intelligence, not regulatory or legal advice. FDA combination-product guidance, PMOA determinations, and review practice change — professional review is required before business use.
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