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Conducting Clinical Studies Under an Investigational Device Exemption

An investigational device exemption (IDE) allows an investigational device to be used in a clinical study to collect data on its safety and effectiveness.1 This exemption applies to the conduct of trials necessary for developing new medical devices. Most often, clinical studies are conducted to support a Premarket Approval (PMA) application, though some 510(k) submissions…