Orthopedic devices may qualify as medical devices, but they have very different regulatory requirements. So different that the FDA created a new office to manage orthopedic devices - the Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) - and ensure their safety and efficacy. OSEL was created to accelerate patient access to innovative devices, as was the Orthopedic Devices Program. In this podcast, Michelle walks through the important work that OSEL is doing and the regulatory specifics you need to know when preparing the submission for your orthopedic device.