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ISO 13485:2016 – What Are the Changes About?

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

…added. Complaint handling is added as a completely new sub-clause to the standard. The requirement to report to the appropriate authorities is also expanded. Products Status identification of product is…

…added. Complaint handling is added as a completely new sub-clause to the standard. The requirement to report to the appropriate authorities is also expanded. Products Status identification of product is…

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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Bayer’s Next Headache: Draft Guidance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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Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) Competition

Addressing Unmet Need, Pediatric Device Innovators Awarded $250,000

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Yesterday the National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) Competition gave a quarter of a million dollars to six companies that are developing products to address unmet pediatric needs….

Yesterday the National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) Competition gave a quarter of a million dollars to six companies that are developing products to address unmet pediatric needs….

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Mark Leimbeck, UL

Consistency Needed in Addressing IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition Risk Management

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…of issues, from patient, clinical and engineering perspectives to evaluating and integrating risk management into various functions within a company. During an interactive panel, Jon Speer, founder & VP QA/RA…

…of issues, from patient, clinical and engineering perspectives to evaluating and integrating risk management into various functions within a company. During an interactive panel, Jon Speer, founder & VP QA/RA…

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Maria Fontanazza, Editor-in-Chief, MedTechIntelligence.com
From The Editor's Desk

Are You Designing in the Dark?

By Maria Fontanazza

common understanding of where and how the end product is being used. Of course this is much easier to preach than to actually put into practice. So where can companies…

common understanding of where and how the end product is being used. Of course this is much easier to preach than to actually put into practice. So where can companies…

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Robert Califf, FDA

Califf Confirmed to Head FDA, Opposition Remains

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…of protecting public health while encouraging innovation and the introduction of new life-saving therapies to the market… Dr. Califf’s life in medicine and research has positively impacted the lives of…

…of protecting public health while encouraging innovation and the introduction of new life-saving therapies to the market… Dr. Califf’s life in medicine and research has positively impacted the lives of…

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

You Were Going to Tell the FDA About Your Recall When?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (September 30, 2015). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Merge Healthcare, Inc. Accessed February 23, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2015/ucm466204.htm…

…system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (September 30, 2015). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Merge Healthcare, Inc. Accessed February 23, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2015/ucm466204.htm…

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Denise Nazario, Stryker
CAPA Corner

Ready, Set, Action: Correction, Preventive or Corrective?

By Denise Nazario Castello

…than causes of a quality problem, much like first aid. These actions do nothing to address root causes or prevent reoccurrence of the quality problem. A few examples of common…

…than causes of a quality problem, much like first aid. These actions do nothing to address root causes or prevent reoccurrence of the quality problem. A few examples of common…

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bacteria, tuberculosis

Ongoing Threat of Infectious Diseases in Asia

By Ames Gross

…are funneling investment into infectious disease research. As a result, regional hospitals, clinicians, and research centers are increasingly demanding more sophisticated medical devices to detect and manage preventable diseases such…

…are funneling investment into infectious disease research. As a result, regional hospitals, clinicians, and research centers are increasingly demanding more sophisticated medical devices to detect and manage preventable diseases such…

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