New devices that measure pain during surgery get an easier path to market

The US health regulators are making it easier for new devices that measure pain during surgery to get approved. These devices will now be classified as moderate risk, with specific rules to ensure they work safely.

Doctors have long struggled to objectively measure pain during surgery, especially for patients who cannot communicate. This new classification means more of these devices can reach hospitals faster. It gives doctors a new tool and sets a clear standard for what 'safe and effective' means for this technology.