FDA (CDRH)
GUIDANCE FINAL
Patient-Matched Guides for Orthopedic Implants: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff
Published: 5/7/2026Detected: 5/6/2026
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Clarifies FDA’s approach for evaluating orthopedic implants when guides are intended to be patient-matched, including expectations for how manufacturers substantiate safety and performance for the matched-use scenario.
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#patient-matched
#surgical guides
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