T-015-011 State of the Art
Objectives and Scope
Scope
This state-of-the-art document is established in the framework of the clinical evaluation of the [DEVICE NAME] medical device (hereinafter, "the device"). Therefore, it aims to specify the clinical background and current knowledge and to establish the state of the art for the current clinical practice and medical devices used in [MEDICAL FIELD].
Objectives
The device is intended to [DESCRIBE INTENDED PURPOSE].
Therefore, the following needs to be discussed:
- The basics of clinical workflow in [MEDICAL FIELD].
- Use of AI-powered medical devices in diagnostic support in clinical practice.
- Analysis of similar devices.
- Expected use, safety, performance, and benefits of such software.
Applicable standards and guidelines
The clinical evaluation of the device will be performed according to the relevant legal framework and following the applicable and established standards described in the following table.
| Identification of the Standard | Domain | Compliance information | Description of deviations | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature Search
Literature Search Plan
Literature Search Strategy
The bibliographic search for the state of the art was done according to the EU regulation 2017/745 requirements and following the guidelines MEDDEV 2.7/1 revision 4 June 2016. The search for relevant publications started with the definition of the criteria regarding the population of patients, the clinical indication, the specificities of the product, and the measurable outcomes.
Evaluator in charge of the searches
The Evaluator who performed the searches on [DATE] is:
- [NAME] - [TITLE] (CV available in Annexes).
Sources
In the current state of the art in the corresponding medical field, the following aspects and information will be checked:
- Applicable standards and guidance documents.
- Information relating to the current situation in the medical field in which the device is used.
- Benchmark devices and other devices available on the market.
Identification of relevant medical conditions/medical fields concerned
The device is intended to [DESCRIBE INTENDED PURPOSE].
Therefore, the medical conditions identified are [DESCRIBE MEDICAL CONDITIONS].
Systematic Literature search for SOTA description
Following section A5 of the MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev4 guide, the objective of the literature search will be conducted to complete the state of the art of the device, using the PICO methodology (Patient characteristics, type of Intervention, Control, and relevant Outcomes).
Data search question using PICO methodology
| Inclusion | Exclusion | |
|---|---|---|
| P (Problem/Patient/Population) | ||
| I (Intervention/indicator) | ||
| C (Comparator and type of studies) | ||
| O (Outcomes) |
Generation of keywords and algorithms for bibliographic search
| Description | Keywords/Terms | Algorithm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P (Problem/Patient/Population) | |||
| I (Intervention/indicator) | |||
| C (Comparator and type of studies) | |||
| O (Outcomes) |
Bibliographic search strategy for determining the state of the art
Guidelines and recommendations
The following databases have been reviewed in order to find relevant guidelines or recommendations:
| Database | Keywords / terms | Filters / limitations | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
Clinical Papers
| Database | Keywords / terms | Filters / limitations | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
Similar devices
| Device name | Manufacturer name | Targeted medical conditions | CE Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
Results from initial queries
| # | Database | Data related to | Keywords/terms | Filters / limitations | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vigilance databases
| ID | Database | Keywords/terms | Filters / limitations | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Registries
Identification of registries
[Describe registry search methodology]
Search description
[Describe search query]
Inclusion/exclusion criteria
[Describe criteria]
Selection of references for the review of the state of the art
Methodology used for selection
The selection of publications is realized in 4 steps:
- First selection based on the title of the article
- Second selection based on the abstract
- Third selection based on materials and methods
- Fourth selection based on the results of the article
At each selection step, the articles are retained or excluded based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results of the selection
[Include PRISMA-style flowchart showing selection process]
Appraisal of clinical data for the review of the state-of-the-art
Appraisal plan
| ID | Criteria | Description | Grading System | Criteria | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Appraisal results
[Include appraisal results table]
State of the Art Analysis
Clinical Background
[Describe the clinical background for the medical field]
Current Clinical Practice
[Describe current standard of care and clinical workflow]
Available Devices and Technologies
[Describe existing devices and technologies in the field]
Safety and Performance Expectations
[Describe expected safety and performance based on state of the art]
Conclusions
[Summarize the state of the art findings and their implications for the device]
Annexes
CVs of Evaluators
[Include or reference CVs]
Declaration of Interests
[Include or reference DOIs]
Record signature meaning
- Author: JD-004 Author name
- Review: JD-005 Reviewer name
- Approval: JD-001 Approver name
Template signature meaning
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- Author: JD-004 María Diez
- Review: JD-005 Alfonso Medela
- Approval: JD-001 Andy Aguilar