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Global regulation of surgical AI devices:... : International Journal of Surgery
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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
This article provides a comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks governing surgical AI devices across the US, EU, UK, and China, highlighting differences in device definition, classification, premarket authorisation, evidence requirements, change management, and post-market surveillance which affect manufacturer burden and market entry pace. It recommends international alignment to improve transparency and support safe adoption of surgical AI in clinical settings.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.
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Global regulatory diversity in surgical AI forces you to tailor approval strategies by region and focus on compliance to avoid costly market delays. Aligning early with evolving FDA, EU MDR, MHRA, and NMPA rules gives you a critical path to faster, safer clinical rollout.
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