CHAPTER 1 1 Federal Regulation of Medical Devices Clinical Trial De sign/Outcome Studies; 10. 1 Federal Regulation of Medical Devices 10.1.1 The Law (including amendments) 10.1.2 Organization of FDA 10.1.3 Classification of Devices 10.1.4 Process of Assessment 10.1.4.1 510(k) Substantial Equivalence 10.1.4.2 Premarket Approval 10.1.5 Clinical Trials (Investigational Device Exemption) 10.1.6 Labeling 10.1.7 Tripartite Biocompatibility Guidance 10.1.8 Standards 10.1.9 Good Manufacturing Procedures 10.1.10 G ood Laboratory Practices 10. 2 Clinical Trial Design