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As regulatory bodies increasingly recognize the richness and value of RWE, particularly in informing the benefit-risk profile of devices from real-world environments, MedTech companies are turning to advanced analytical tools to navigate this new landscape efficiently.
Smridula Hariharan leads a team of medical writers who work on CEPs, CERs, PMS Plan, Post-Market Surveillance Reports, Periodic Safety Update Reports, Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Plan and Reports, for devices spanning a wide range of therapeutic areas. Here, she shares secrets to cost-effective PMCF strategies in the dynamic landscape of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
FDA has finalized its landmark proposed rule that will amend the definition of “in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products” in 21 CFR 809.3 to make explicit that IVDs are medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), “including when the manufacturer of the IVD is a laboratory.”
This European Medicines Agency (EMA) Question & Answer document provides practical considerations concerning the implementation of the medical devices and the in vitro diagnostic medical devices regulations in the context of combinations of medicinal products with medical devices.
San Diego-based medical tech company, Cue Health, announced Monday that it is laying off its entire staff. Similar industry reports indicate a complete shuttering of operations.
“The final rule announced today aims to provide crucial oversight of these tests to help ensure that important healthcare decisions are made based on test results that patients and health care providers can trust.”
Regulatory excellence is now considered a pathway to innovation and sustained business growth, making it a fundamental component of success in the medical devices industry. MedTech manufacturers are fostering a culture of regulatory excellence to enhance compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure product safety, efficacy, and quality in the global marketplace.
Automation and digitization of quality processes can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality in manufacturing, allowing for more informed decisions that will contribute to long-term success.
Post-market surveillance plays a critical role in the UK’s medical device regulatory framework. Manufacturers must prioritize establishing a comprehensive PMS system, developing clear and organized PMS plans, and promptly reporting incidents and corrective actions.