fda-bdd-reviewer

Reviews FDA Breakthrough Device Designation requests against CDRH evaluation criteria.

1|Updated Jul 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY --skill fda-bdd-reviewer-halseyyang
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Skill: fda-bdd-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY/tree/main/fda-bdd-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY --skill fda-bdd-reviewer-halseyyang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Regulatory teams preparing FDA Breakthrough Device Designation (BDD) requests often cannot tell whether their submission will survive a real CDRH review, leading to rejections or Additional Information (AI) requests that delay designation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Simulated FDA CDRH Review: Evaluates BDD submissions against the official breakthrough criteria, including disease seriousness, unmet need, evidence package, benefit-risk, and indication scope. - Structured Deficiency Output: Produces each finding as Issue, FDA Concern, an English AI Request written in authentic FDA deficiency style, and a Chinese remediation guide. - Risk Summary: Concludes with an overall FDA review risk assessment and a prioritized list of fixes. - Use Case: A regulatory affairs specialist drafts a BDD request for a novel cardiac device and submits it for review; the skill identifies that the 'no approved alternatives' claim ignores a cleared competitor and drafts the exact AI question FDA would issue. ## Quick Start Review this BDD request and identify all deficiencies FDA would raise before granting Breakthrough Device Designation.

Frequently Asked Questions about fda-bdd-reviewer

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How do I review an FDA Breakthrough Device Designation request before submission?

Submit your BDD request draft and the skill evaluates it against FDA's breakthrough criteria, covering disease seriousness, unmet need, evidence sufficiency, and benefit-risk. It outputs deficiencies with the exact Additional Information questions a CDRH reviewer would issue.

What criteria does FDA use to evaluate BDD requests?

FDA assesses whether the device treats a life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating condition and meets at least one breakthrough criterion: breakthrough technology, no approved alternatives, significant advantages over alternatives, or availability in patients' best interest.

Can this review evidence packages for breakthrough device claims?

Yes, it examines whether bench, animal, and clinical evidence directly supports the claimed advantages and target indication. It flags cases where evidence exists but does not substantiate the specific claim being made.

What are common reasons FDA rejects BDD requests?

Common rejection drivers include overly broad indications, insufficient demonstration of disease seriousness, ignoring existing approved alternatives, weak benefit-risk argumentation, and evidence that fails to support the claimed clinical advantage.

Does the BDD review output include remediation guidance?

Yes, each deficiency includes an English AI Request written in authentic FDA style plus a Chinese supplement guide specifying exactly what to add, where, and to what depth. A prioritized fix list concludes the review.