The Food and Drug Administration’s device center wants medtech manufacturers worldwide to go through its doors first to win approval for AI-driven gadgets, next-gen diagnostics and other novel products. But in its drive to become the world’s No. 1 regulator, the agency plans to use about $2.8m originally earmarked for staff training and outreach at the center, the FDA says in its fiscal year 2021 budget plan.
A review of President Trump’s 10 February budget request shows that the administration is asking for about $21m more in...






