Evolving regulations and market requirements have kept medtech companies on their toes for years. EU MDR, for example, has been a top priority and now, more companies are moving toward EU MDR sustainability. As we look ahead to an unpredictable year in medtech, three areas stand out as opportunities for medtech to drive meaningful progress. AI, recall management, and regulatory intelligence could be key differentiators for medtechs — if approached strategically.
Under IVDR, clear and specific IVD intended use criteria are required and introduce significant challenges for manufacturers seeking CE Marking and global market access. With updated compliance deadlines approaching, how can manufacturers manage risk and avoid regulatory delays and disruptions in their market strategies?
Clear and specific IVD intended use criteria are required and introduce significant challenges for manufacturers seeking CE Marking and global market access. With IVDR compliance deadlines approaching, how can manufacturers manage risk and avoid regulatory delays and disruptions in their market strategies?
Neo-Tee T-Piece resuscitator is being removed due to a undersized spring in the controller.
Speed control circuit board issue that may cause the motor to be unresponsive to the user.
Use instructions updated for Varipulse ablation catheter due to a high rate of stroke or transient ischemic attack.
The FDA hasn’t released official numbers on the terminations, but former FDA officials have pegged the number at roughly 700, with more than 220 coming from the medical device center. That would represent roughly 10% of the program’s total staffing.
Holmes appears to be headed for prison after an appeals court rejected her bid to remain free while she tries to overturn her conviction in a blood-testing hoax that brought her fleeting fame and fortune.
On February 15, numerous probationary staff at FDA began receiving emails notifying them they had been fired. “Unfortunately, the Agency finds that you are not fit for continued employment because your ability, knowledge and skills do not fit the Agency’s current needs, and your performance has not been adequate to justify further employment at the Agency,” said the letters.
In the healthcare industry where patient lives are at stake, quality culture is a cornerstone principle extending beyond operational efficiency. It has profound effects on patient outcomes. As tech continues to disrupt healthcare, how do technology companies build a robust quality culture to succeed in healthcare?
