premarket approval


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premarket approval (PMA)

[-mar′kit]
permission given by the federal government to equipment manufacturers to sell their devices to the medical profession.

premarket approval

Medical devices A scientific and regulatory review by the FDA to ensure the safety and effectiveness of a Class III device, before its approval for marketing. See Advisory panel, Medical device.
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