Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its data on its Breakthrough Devices Program.  Five dental devices have been issued breakthrough designation so far.

FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Program Metrics and Marketing Authorizations List

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Breakthrough Device designations data, which includes the number of breakthrough devices that have received marketing authorizations.  From the launch of the Breakthrough Devices Program through June 30, 2025, the FDA has granted a total of 1,176 Breakthrough Device designations.  Of those designations, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health granted 1,157, and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research granted 19.  The agency has also granted 160 marketing authorizations for breakthrough devices since the launch of the Breakthrough Devices Program.

The Breakthrough Devices Program is intended to provide patients and health care providers with timely access to certain medical devices by speeding up development, assessment, and review for premarket approval, 510(k) clearance, and De Novo marketing authorization.  Through the program, manufacturers can interact with the FDA’s experts to receive feedback on device development, receive help navigating the path to the FDA’s marketing authorization, and obtain prioritized review on regulatory submissions.

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