EMERGO SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS: The US FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) unit has publicized plans for medical device and IVD guidances over the next year. High-priority areas of focus for CDRH in 2018 include 510(k) third-party reviews and abbreviated pathways, Unique Device Identification (UDI) deadlines for low-risk devices and device accessory classification. Not all planned CDRH guidance documents will be published due to resource allocation and other regulatory obligations.