Accelerating FDA Approval: Leveraging the ASCA Program for Medical Device Compliance

Richard White is a chartered manager with over 13 years of experience in product testing, certification and Global Market Access (GMA).
Accelerating FDA approval is critical for medical device manufacturers facing regulatory delays and market pressure. This whitepaper reveals how the Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) program streamlines compliance, reduces risk, and shortens time-to-market. Discover expert insights and practical steps to gain a competitive edge through faster, simplified FDA certification.
Why download this Whitepaper?
Download this whitepaper to gain:
- Expert analysis of the compliance requirements for FDA compliance and the ASCA program
- A breakdown of the requirements for manufacturers developing medical devices for the US
- Understand how the ASCA program can accelerate FDA compliance
Accelerating FDA Approval, Leveraging the ASCA Program for Medical Device Compliance: Abstract
This whitepaper explores how the ASCA (Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment) program helps medical device manufacturers streamline the FDA compliance process. It covers the differences between standard FDA pathways and ASCA, offers a step-by-step guide to the program, and highlights key benefits including reduced approval times, simplified compliance, and improved global market access. Authored by Richard White, Element’s Hull General Manager, this guide provides practical insights and considerations to help manufacturers bring products to market faster and with greater confidence.
Accelerating FDA Approval, Leveraging the ASCA Program for Medical Device Compliance: Excerpt
This excerpt outlines how the ASCA program helps medical device manufacturers streamline the FDA compliance process, reduce approval delays, and speed up time-to-market. It explains how working with ASCA-accredited labs simplifies compliance and minimizes regulatory risk, offering a more efficient route to FDA approval.
"The medical device industry is tightly regulated to ensure the safety and effectiveness of products introduced into the healthcare system. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the approval and clearance of medical devices. Medical device manufacturers must navigate a complex regulatory framework to bring their products to market. The FDA’s Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) program simplifies and streamlines the testing and certification process via ASCA-accredited laboratories. This enables medical device manufacturers to reduce their product’s time-to-market and reduce the risk of costly testing failures.
In this whitepaper, we aim to educate medical device engineers and compliance managers seeking to understand and leverage the FDA's ASCA program to streamline and accelerate their FDA approval process."
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About the Author
Richard White is a chartered manager with over 13 years of experience in product testing, certification and Global Market Access (GMA). Starting his career as an approvals engineer, Richard has held various positions within Element, now leading Element’s Hull site as General Manager, supporting medical devices manufacturers across Europe with Med safety, EMC, GMA, and Advisory services.
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