USA – FDA launches TAP Pilot to speed access to safe and innovative medical devices

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it has launched a pilot program designed to foster earlier conversations in the medical device product lifecycle between the agency and manufacturers. The intent is to provide input into product development and lessen the time it takes to bring innovative new devices to market. The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) runs the Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program, referred to as the TAP Pilot…