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FDA Updates Guidance on ISO 10993-1 for Evaluation of Biocompatibility  

By MedTech Intelligence Staff
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The FDA has updated its guidance, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process,” to provide further clarification and updated information on the use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process” in pre-market applications.

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FDA Issues Three New Draft Guidances on the 510(k) Program

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The FDA has issued three new draft guidances related to the 510(k) submissions program, including Best Practices for Selecting a Predicate Device, Use of Clinical Data in Premarket Notification and Evidentiary Expectations for Implant Devices. The agency is accepting comments and will host a webinar for stakeholders on October 26, 2023, to provide more information on the guidances.

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FDA CDRH To Host Virtual Workshop to Enhance Clinical Study Diversity

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The FDA, in collaboration with the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI), is hosting a two-day virtual public workshop on increasing the enrollment of historically underrepresented populations in clinical studies and encouraging clinical study participation that reflects the prevalence of the disease or condition among demographic subgroups. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, and Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 10:00am-2:00pm ET.

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