Approved for Emergency Use Authorization

**Semantic type:** Qualitative Concept

**Definition:** Emergency use authorization has been granted following regulatory review. The use of unapproved medical products, or unapproved uses of approved medical products in an emergency to diagnose, treat, or prevent serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions is allowed when certain statutory criteria have been met, including that there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.

**Synonyms:** - Approved - Approved for EUA