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  • 1.  pre-market demos

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 19-May-2020 17:14
    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

    Hi all, 
    I am trying to understand where is the line between promotion of unapproved devices and raising awareness about the existence of a device that will be commercialized only after clearance/approval.
    Are activities like demos at the client premises or trade shows ok, if the device is accompanied by correct disclaimers "Caution: Investigational Device. Limited by Federal (or United States) Law to Investigational Use" or "not available for sale in the USA" and the company keeps off topics like pricing, claims, promises of safety and effectiveness, clearance/approval etc.?
    What is the best practice to have some initial (and lawful!) visibility and get feedback about market needs? 
    Thanks 




  • 2.  RE: pre-market demos

    Posted 31-May-2020 17:03

    Hi Anon, 

    This link (though not sure I'd take it as actual legal advice) might be helpful.

    https://www.greymattermarketing.com/blog/promoting-medical-devices-prior-to-fda-approval-or-clearance



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