FDA Plans Testing for Medical Device Communication Clarity
Published Date: 5/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The FDA is asking for public comments on their plan to keep testing how they communicate about medical devices and radiation products. This helps them make sure their messages reach patients, caregivers, and healthcare pros clearly and effectively. Comments are due by June 10, 2026, and this review won’t cost anyone extra but will improve important health info.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
FDA Will Test Device Communication
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health will collect information to test and improve messages about medical devices and radiation-emitting products using interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other research methods so messages better reach patients, caregivers, and health professionals.
Participation Time Burden Estimated
FDA estimates the studies will involve 9,124 total respondents with an average burden of 16 minutes per respondent (range 5 to 90 minutes) and a total annual respondent burden of 2,391 hours across activities.
No Monetary Costs To Respondents
FDA states there are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this information collection, meaning respondents will not incur those types of expenses from participating.
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