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Premarket Approval
PMAgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The FDA process of scientific and regulatory review to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Class III medical devices.
Standard Abbreviation
PMA
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
pma VARCHAR(100), -- Premarket Approval
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
pma as premarket_approval
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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