US health regulators make it easier to approve new medical imaging for iron overload

US health regulators are making it easier to approve a specific type of medical imaging device. These devices measure iron levels in the liver, which helps doctors manage a drug called deferasirox.

For years, new medical devices faced a slow, expensive approval process, even for minor variations. This change means that certain imaging devices can now get to market faster. It signals a shift towards a more streamlined approval path for devices that are considered low-risk and well-understood.