FDA Product Code MUE: Full Field Digital, System, X-ray, Mammographic
Under FDA product code MUE, full-field digital mammography systems are cleared for breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging.
These systems have replaced screen-film mammography as the standard of care, offering superior image quality, lower radiation dose, and the ability to apply digital image processing and AI detection algorithms. They capture digital images of the entire breast in a single compression.
MUE devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1715 and reviewed by the FDA Radiology panel.
Leading manufacturers include Ge Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and Vieworks Co., Ltd..
FDA 510(k) Cleared Full Field Digital, System, X-ray, Mammographic Devices (Product Code MUE)
About Product Code MUE - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
54 total 510(k) submissions under product code MUE since 2011, with 54 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 182 days).
Submission volume has increased in recent years - 5 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 3 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.
FDA 510(k) Review Time - MUE Product Code
FDA review times for MUE submissions have been consistent, averaging 168 days recently vs 183 days historically.
MUE devices are reviewed by the Radiology panel. Browse all Radiology devices →