The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document on marketing submissions for devices with artificial intelligence-enabled software. This guidance provides recommendations for including a Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) in submissions, which outlines planned AI software modifications, their development and validation, and their potential impact. The FDA aims to streamline the approval process for such modifications by avoiding repeated marketing submissions while ensuring device safety and effectiveness. The guidance reflects the FDA's efforts to regulate AI-enabled medical device software innovatively and effectively.
Simple Explanation
The FDA is telling companies how they can plan and change smart computer programs inside medical devices safely, without having to ask for new permission every time they make a change. This helps keep things safe and easy.