Why the 510(k) eSTAR template is now the FDA’s standard for electronic submissions— and how it reshapes the preparation and review process. Perfect for startups, regulatory professionals, and medtech teams aligning with FDA expectations.
A complete page-by-page walkthrough of the FDA’s eSTAR template (v5.5), covering admin inputs, labeling, testing, checklists, and everything needed for a compliant 510(k) submission.
How to create a clear, accurate Device Description—the foundation of every 510(k). Includes structure, content expectations, and how the FDA evaluates completeness.
Substantial Equivalence (SE) is the core justification behind every 510(k). This episode explains how to present SE claims, predicate comparison, and common FDA reviewer pitfalls.
How to choose a strong predicate — one of the most critical strategic decisions in a 510(k). Covers pitfalls, FDA expectations, and optimizing review outcomes.
Covers two essential submission components: labeling requirements and performance bench testing, including documentation quality and FDA review expectations.
This episode clarifies how to address some of the most scrutinized evidence in a 510(k), including biocompatibility strategies, animal study documentation, and clinical evidence alignment.
A deep dive into two highly technical eSTAR modules: sterilization validation and shelf-life testing. Includes documentation structure, common reviewer issues, and how to ensure a complete submission package.
This episode addresses three of the most complex areas of FDA review: software documentation requirements, cybersecurity expectations, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing and reporting.
This episode ties together risk management, design controls, and QMS alignment— showing how these elements directly influence 510(k) completeness and FDA review success under the eSTAR framework.