There are both international and national market authorisation systems. An overview of the status with regard to key processes, e.g. CE marking, EMA/FDA approval is recommended. Also information on national data and an analysis of possible discrepancies can be highly useful.
CE-Approval, EMA, FDA, national authorities. Manufacturers should be contacted in order to identify which steps have they taken/ are they planning to take concerning market approval
Burls 2000 {1}, Busse 2002 {2}, Liberati 1997 {3}, Imaz-Iglesia 1999, Kristensen 2007 {24}