The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is extending the deadline to comment on improving the 510(k) medical device approval process until March 19, according to the Federal Register. The original deadline was March 5.

The comment period comes after a public meeting was held Feb. 18 to discuss potential changes to the 510(k) process.

To view the complete notice, visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-4662.htm.