PPDC Resources

U.S. FDA Pediatric Device Consortia Grant Program - Provides an overview of the FDA's PDC program, of which we are part.

U.S. FDA Overview of Medical Device Regulation - Provides guidance regarding device classification, basic regulatory requirements for approval, Quality System regulation, labeling requirements, and medical device reporting.

FDA Guidance Documents Related to Medical Devices

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Patent Search - A searchable database of issued U.S. patents.

NIH SBIR/STTR Programs - Provides information about the NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, including opportunities to apply for federal funding to support small companies in research and development that has a strong potential for commercialization.