FDA device officials prioritize hiring after layoffs, express optimism for upcoming MDUFA VI agreement

Top officials from the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health spoke at a town‑hall session during The MedTech Conference. They said the agency is concentrating on rebuilding staff after a reduction‑in‑force that took place last year.

The panel highlighted that the primary goal is to recruit new talent to fill the gaps left by the layoffs. Restaffing is being treated as a critical step to maintain the agency's regulatory workload.

Officials also conveyed confidence that the upcoming Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA VI) negotiations will be productive, suggesting a positive outlook for the next fee cycle.