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How Is FDA Regulating AI Medical Devices in 2026?
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA currently regulates over 1,000 AI-enabled medical devices but none employ continuously learning AI models. New regulatory developments like Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) and lifecycle benchmarking aim to safely enable adaptive AI models in medical devices by addressing real-world performance and iterative software changes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.
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The FDA is opening the door to adaptive AI in medical devices but won’t compromise patient safety. You need to prepare your AI medical device roadmap to comply with evolving PCCP-driven validation and lifecycle requirements now to avoid regulatory delays.
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