Patient Preference Information (PPI) in Medical Device Decision Making

https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/division-patient-centered-development/patient-preference-information-ppi-medical-device-decision-making?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) recognizes that it takes many people to evaluate and communicate the benefits and risks of medical devices. However, only patients and their caregivers who have lived with their medical conditions and use medical devices understand the factors that impact their health care choices and the patients' perspectives are critical to understanding the impact of medical devices on their daily lives.