different technological characteristics
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “different technological characteristics” means, with respect to a device being compared to a predicate device, that there is a significant change in the materials, design, energy source, or other features of the device from those of the predicate device.
Source
- 1994–present21 U.S.C. § 360CFood and Drugs · Classification of devices intended for human use · for purposes of this section