Bret Ludwig, 3M
MEDdesign

Wearable Design Challenge: Stick-to-Skin Adhesion

By Bret Ludwig, Ph.D.

news for wearable device developers is, we have decades of experience and entire families of stick-to-skin PSAs to draw on as we attempt to address the latest challenges presented by…

news for wearable device developers is, we have decades of experience and entire families of stick-to-skin PSAs to draw on as we attempt to address the latest challenges presented by…

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Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D.

FDA Releases Two Discussion Papers on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Development and Manufacturing

On May 10, the FDA released two discussion papers on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in drug development and manufacturing. In a statement introducing the papers,…

On May 10, the FDA released two discussion papers on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in drug development and manufacturing. In a statement introducing the papers,…

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Michael Marquardt

Implementing MedTech Price Increases in Times of Inflation and EU MDR

By Michael Marquardt

…long run. References: [1] DIHK (2022). Gesundheitswirtschaft unter Druck. https://www.dihk.de/resource/blob/73350/4912206cdf7717fd3e770a3927f58537/gesundheitsreport-fruehsommer-2022-data.pdf [2] Obelis Group (2022): What are the effects of the implementation of MDR on the EU medical device market? https://www.obelis.net/news/what-are-the-effects-of-the-implementation-of-mdr-on-the-eu-medical-device-market/…

…long run. References: [1] DIHK (2022). Gesundheitswirtschaft unter Druck. https://www.dihk.de/resource/blob/73350/4912206cdf7717fd3e770a3927f58537/gesundheitsreport-fruehsommer-2022-data.pdf [2] Obelis Group (2022): What are the effects of the implementation of MDR on the EU medical device market? https://www.obelis.net/news/what-are-the-effects-of-the-implementation-of-mdr-on-the-eu-medical-device-market/…

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CDRH Announces Radiation Sterilization Pilot Program

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

On the heels of the EPA’s announcement of two new proposed rules to reduce ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions, Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA CDRH, announced a radiation…

On the heels of the EPA’s announcement of two new proposed rules to reduce ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions, Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA CDRH, announced a radiation…

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Software and Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Earlier this month, the UK Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued the guidance document, “Software and Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device.” The guidance brings together current guidances,…

Earlier this month, the UK Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued the guidance document, “Software and Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device.” The guidance brings together current guidances,…

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Jonathan Ripley

Process and Planning Are Key to Successful EU MDR PMS Compliance

By Jonathan Ripley

…and sales will never promote or infer an off-label intended use, even if it is common practice. The good news is that if the manufacturer collects sufficient clinical, safety, and…

…and sales will never promote or infer an off-label intended use, even if it is common practice. The good news is that if the manufacturer collects sufficient clinical, safety, and…

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Brad Jolly
MEDdesign

Five Critical Considerations for Connected Health Manufacturers

By Brad Jolly

…and monitoring patients. While these technologies have significantly improved the standard of care, they have also introduced a range of challenges for healthcare practitioners, administrators, and patients. The good news

…and monitoring patients. While these technologies have significantly improved the standard of care, they have also introduced a range of challenges for healthcare practitioners, administrators, and patients. The good news

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3M Health To Collaborate with Amazon To Accelerate AI in Clinical Documentation

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

3M Health Information Systems (HIS) has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the innovation and advancement of 3M M*Modal ambient intelligence. As part of the collaboration,…

3M Health Information Systems (HIS) has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the innovation and advancement of 3M M*Modal ambient intelligence. As part of the collaboration,…

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Predetermined Change Control Plans for AI/Machine Learning-Enabled Medical Devices

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

On March 30, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) published a draft guidance, “Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled…

On March 30, the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) published a draft guidance, “Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled…

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