FDA Pre-Submission Portal

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) Compliance Dashboard

Product

Dr. Buddy AI — Psychiatric Decision Support System

Classification

Class II (De Novo or 510(k))

Risk Level

Moderate Risk — SaMD Category II (Treat or Diagnose, Non-Serious)

Regulatory Pathway

De Novo Classification Request (21 CFR 860.260)

Intended Use

AI-powered psychiatric screening and decision support tool that provides preliminary mental health assessments, risk scoring, and treatment recommendations to support clinical decision-making.

33%

Overall Progress

0

Complete

6

In Progress

2

Not Started

Foundation In Progress

Quality Management System (QMS)

ISO 13485:2016

35%
Development In Progress

Software Development Lifecycle

IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015

45%
Safety In Progress

Risk Management File

ISO 14971:2019

30%
Clinical Not Started

Clinical Evaluation & Validation

FDA Clinical Evidence Guidance

0%
AI/ML In Progress

AI/ML Algorithm Documentation

FDA AI/ML SaMD Action Plan

40%
Security In Progress

Cybersecurity Documentation

FDA Cybersecurity Guidance 2023

50%
Regulatory Not Started

Labeling & Instructions for Use

21 CFR 801

0%
Privacy In Progress

HIPAA & Privacy Compliance

HIPAA / 45 CFR Parts 160, 164

60%

Pre-Submission Timeline

Phase 1

QMS & Design Controls Setup

Months 1-3

Establish QMS per ISO 13485

Implement Design Controls per 21 CFR 820.30

Begin Risk Management per ISO 14971

Phase 2

Software Lifecycle & AI Documentation

Months 3-6

Complete IEC 62304 lifecycle documentation

Document AI/ML algorithms and training data

Conduct bias and fairness analysis

Phase 3

Clinical Validation

Months 6-12

Design and execute analytical validation

Conduct prospective clinical study

Generate clinical evidence report

Phase 4

Pre-Submission Meeting

Month 12

Submit Pre-Sub package to FDA

Pre-Submission meeting with FDA reviewers

Incorporate FDA feedback into submission strategy

Phase 5

De Novo Submission

Months 12-18

Compile complete De Novo submission

Submit to FDA CDRH

Respond to any Additional Information requests

Important Disclaimer

This portal is an internal tracking tool for FDA pre-submission preparation. It does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. All regulatory submissions must be reviewed by qualified regulatory affairs professionals and legal counsel before filing with the FDA. Russell Labs recommends engaging a regulatory consultant experienced in SaMD and AI/ML medical devices.