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Stage 08 of 12

Validation

Confirm the product meets user needs in its intended use environment.

Entry criteria

  • Verification is substantially complete
  • Production-equivalent units are available
  • Representative users and environments are defined

Required activities

  • Conduct summative usability validation
  • Execute clinical or performance validation where required
  • Validate labeling, training, and workflow integration
  • Assess validation findings against benefit-risk conclusions

Expected deliverables

  • Usability validation report
  • Clinical or performance evidence
  • Validated labeling and training
  • Updated benefit-risk assessment

Recommended capabilities

Look for providers with relevant device, market, and stage experience—not capability labels alone.

Common risks

  • Nonrepresentative participants or environments
  • Training that masks product usability problems
  • Validation changes creating new verification needs

Exit criteria

  • User needs and intended uses have objective validation evidence
  • Critical use-related risks are controlled
  • Validation evidence supports the submission strategy

Suggested next actions

  • Assemble the submission package
  • Complete final labeling review
  • Prepare for authority questions

Find your next move

Build confidence in validation.

Map your current evidence and gaps to the capabilities needed for this stage.