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

Three Strikes Equals a Warning Letter

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…evidence of compliance? Seriously, the FDA expects: (a) a containment statement, (b) a realistic plan to achieve compliance, (c) actual documented evidence to support compliance has been achieved, and (d)…

…evidence of compliance? Seriously, the FDA expects: (a) a containment statement, (b) a realistic plan to achieve compliance, (c) actual documented evidence to support compliance has been achieved, and (d)…

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Mayo Clinic

Boston Scientific, Mayo Clinic Team Up to Hit Unmet Needs

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…an example of our commitment to further investing in jobs and innovation as a result of the recent suspension of the medical device tax.” Last year Mayo Clinic treated about…

…an example of our commitment to further investing in jobs and innovation as a result of the recent suspension of the medical device tax.” Last year Mayo Clinic treated about…

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Michael Lohan, IDA Ireland
Soapbox

Recruiting Tomorrow’s Medtech Workforce: Insights from Ireland

By Michael Lohan

…foster a competitive environment for skilled foreign workers and companies. Offering advantages such as a 12.5% tax on corporate trading activities has helped Ireland attract medtech companies in traditional as…

…foster a competitive environment for skilled foreign workers and companies. Offering advantages such as a 12.5% tax on corporate trading activities has helped Ireland attract medtech companies in traditional as…

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Cybersecurity, mhealth

Moving Target: Playing Catch-Up in Cybersecurity

By Maria Fontanazza

…provides more flexibility versus purchasing off-the-shelf products, but with it comes a greater risk of vulnerability, said Morgan. Software moves quickly, and open source packages are maintained faster, so companies…

…provides more flexibility versus purchasing off-the-shelf products, but with it comes a greater risk of vulnerability, said Morgan. Software moves quickly, and open source packages are maintained faster, so companies…

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

SCARs: Establishment Issued and FDA Induced

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…managing key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (February 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Repro-Med Systems, Inc….

…managing key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (February 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Repro-Med Systems, Inc….

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Germany medtech

Medtech in Germany Remains Strong and Steady

By Maria Fontanazza

…and decision-support systems. Another prominent field is bio-hybrid systems where technical and biological components are combined as hybrid implant solutions for cardiovascular deficiencies or cartilage defects. MTI: What incentives does…

…and decision-support systems. Another prominent field is bio-hybrid systems where technical and biological components are combined as hybrid implant solutions for cardiovascular deficiencies or cartilage defects. MTI: What incentives does…

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ISO_13485

ISO 13485:2016 – What Are the Changes About?

By Linda M. Chatwin, Esq, RAC, Walt Murray

…of the medical device. In fact, there is also a statement that unique identification, when required, shall be incorporated. In order to comply with ISO 13485:2016, the company must now…

…of the medical device. In fact, there is also a statement that unique identification, when required, shall be incorporated. In order to comply with ISO 13485:2016, the company must now…

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

Bayer’s Next Headache: Draft Guidance

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM488020.pdf FDA. (February 2016). Regulatory History. Accessed February 2, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/implantsandprosthetics/essurepermanentbirthcontrol/ucm452270.htm FDA. (February 2016). Essure Permanent Birth Control. Accessed February 2, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/EssurePermanentBirthControl/default.htm…

…2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM488020.pdf FDA. (February 2016). Regulatory History. Accessed February 2, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/implantsandprosthetics/essurepermanentbirthcontrol/ucm452270.htm FDA. (February 2016). Essure Permanent Birth Control. Accessed February 2, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/EssurePermanentBirthControl/default.htm…

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