Questions and Answers Latest Version
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What is a Humanitarian Use Device (HUD)?
A) A medical device intended for general use
✔✔B) A device designed for a condition affecting no more than 8,000 people per year in the
U.S.
C) A device used exclusively in humanitarian aid missions
D) A device that does not require FDA approval
Who grants approval for HUD designation?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
✔✔C) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D) American Medical Association (AMA)
What is the primary purpose of an HUD?
A) To treat common diseases
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, B) To be used in emergency situations only
✔✔C) To provide treatment for rare conditions with no alternative therapies
D) To replace existing medical devices in hospitals
Which requirement must be met for a device to qualify as an HUD?
A) It must be available over-the-counter
✔✔B) It must be intended for use in fewer than 8,000 patients per year in the U.S.
C) It must be manufactured by a nonprofit organization
D) It must be distributed internationally
What is a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE)?
A) A program that waives all regulatory requirements for HUDs
✔✔B) A regulatory pathway allowing HUDs to be marketed without proof of effectiveness
C) A temporary approval for devices during public health emergencies
D) A license to sell HUDs internationally
Who can approve the use of an HUD in a healthcare facility?
A) Any licensed physician without restrictions
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