FDA

FDA Gives Guidance on Sharing Patient Information from Devices

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

As patients continue to demand increasing control over their healthcare, with this comes a desire for more information generated from devices that they use. In recognition of this changing landscape,…

As patients continue to demand increasing control over their healthcare, with this comes a desire for more information generated from devices that they use. In recognition of this changing landscape,…

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Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific Restructures, Expects to Reduce Headcount

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…this also comes anticipated employee turnover and “targeted” headcount reduction, but the company also concurrently expects new job creation in certain growth areas. “We are taking these steps to build…

…this also comes anticipated employee turnover and “targeted” headcount reduction, but the company also concurrently expects new job creation in certain growth areas. “We are taking these steps to build…

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Gordon Schatz
Reimbursement Report

Reimbursement Coding Systems and Innovative Medical Devices

By Gordon B. Schatz, J.D.

…atherectomy technology, new technology group 1. As of May 2016, CMS is considering new codes for the coming year codes, which may include: XRG1092 New technology, joints, fusion, vertebral joint…

…atherectomy technology, new technology group 1. As of May 2016, CMS is considering new codes for the coming year codes, which may include: XRG1092 New technology, joints, fusion, vertebral joint…

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Tiny Scanner Leverages Photonics to Prevent Blindness

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…bulky, the size of a desk top and quite expensive, costing anything in the region of €100, 000 per unit. It can detect abnormalities but at the present moment, compact,…

…bulky, the size of a desk top and quite expensive, costing anything in the region of €100, 000 per unit. It can detect abnormalities but at the present moment, compact,…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

Perils Plague Warning Letter Recipients

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (May 12, 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Somnowell, Inc. Accessed May 24, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm501557.htm…

…management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (May 12, 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Somnowell, Inc. Accessed May 24, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm501557.htm…

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FDA

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on IDE Devices to Help with CMS Coverage Decisions

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…to use to help determine appropriate categorization for an IDE in which the device will be studied.” Comments on the draft document can be submitted within the next 60 days….

…to use to help determine appropriate categorization for an IDE in which the device will be studied.” Comments on the draft document can be submitted within the next 60 days….

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

That Nasty Six-Letter Word, â€œRecall”

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…C. (2013). Devine guidance for managing key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (May 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and…

…C. (2013). Devine guidance for managing key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (May 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and…

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Help! How Do I Identify User Needs and Get My Product to Market Now?

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

On June 9, industry experts will gather for a roundtable discussion about the key challenges that medtech companies face in product development. The event, which will be a free webinar,…

On June 9, industry experts will gather for a roundtable discussion about the key challenges that medtech companies face in product development. The event, which will be a free webinar,…

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Dev Tandon, The Kini Group
Soapbox

Five Margin Fortification Strategies for Medtech Manufacturers

By Dev Tandon

…medical device companies can’t avoid these industry changes and must strategize to improve their margins from a different angle. Here are five ways companies can to just that. 1. Use…

…medical device companies can’t avoid these industry changes and must strategize to improve their margins from a different angle. Here are five ways companies can to just that. 1. Use…

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Injectable Device, UL, combination product

Human Factors Perspective: Safety Lessons Learned Using Injectable Devices

By Allison Strochlic, Michael Wiklund

…to obtain clearance for sale on the first try because manufacturers can present regulators will compelling evidence that their device can be used safely and effectively by the intended users….

…to obtain clearance for sale on the first try because manufacturers can present regulators will compelling evidence that their device can be used safely and effectively by the intended users….

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