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Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002

The Act

The Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 (MDUFMA), P.L. 107-250, amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide FDA important new responsibilities, resources, and challenges. MDUFMA was signed into law October 26, 2002. MDUFMA has three particularly significant provisions:

  • User fees for device reviews.
  • Establishment inspections may be conducted by accredited persons (third-parties),
  • New regulatory requirements for reprocessed single-use devices.

Summary of the Law  (PDF 67.6 KB)

Complete Text of the Law  (PDF 172 KB)

Bill Summary

Performance Goals   (PDF 72.2 KB)

Background Information

What is MDUFMA?

MDUFMA Slide Presentation
(Text only) (PDF 84 KB)

Third Party Inspections

Reprocessed Single-Use Devices

Postmarket Surveillance

Meetings

Second Annual Stakeholders Meeting -- Nov. 18, 2004

First Annual Stakeholders Meeting -- Dec. 3, 2003

Reports

FY 2003 MDUFMA Performance Report (PDF 606 KB)

Presentation: MDUFMA Second Quarter FY 04 Report

FY 2003 MDUFMA Financial Report (PDF 270 KB)

MDUFMA First Quarter FY 2004 Report

Fees

Forms

Guidance

What's New:

FY 2005 User Fee Summary

Second Annual Stakeholders Meeting -- Nov. 18, 2004

Closest Action Dates:

11/30
12/31

Complete List of Action Dates  (PDF 74.8 KB)

Comment on MDUFMA (Docket #: 02N-0534)

Contacts:

Other User Fee Information:

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