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Mela Sciences secures PMA for MelaFind after lengthy delays

Nov. 3, 2011

Mela Sciences (Irvington, New York) reported that it has received a PMA for its MelaFind skin cancer detection device, after intense discussion with the FDA regarding the device throughout the past few years.

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In the clinic for July 6, 2026

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