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IDE Early/Expanded Access: Emergency Use


Emergency situations may arise in which there will be a need to use an investigational device in a manner inconsistent with the approved investigational plan or by a physician who is not part of the clinical study. Emergency use of an unapproved device may occur before an IDE is approved.


Criteria:

  • Life-threatening or serious disease or condition
  • No alternative
  • No time to obtain FDA approval

Time-frame: Before or after initiation of the clinical trial