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Lack of Adequate CAPA Procedures Tops FDA’s List of Violations

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…127 Lack of or inadequate process validation: 137 Lack of or inadequate procedures involving purchasing controls: 138 Lack of or inadequate complaint procedures: 269 Lack of inadequate CAPA procedures: 400…

…127 Lack of or inadequate process validation: 137 Lack of or inadequate procedures involving purchasing controls: 138 Lack of or inadequate complaint procedures: 269 Lack of inadequate CAPA procedures: 400…

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

What, No Installation Records?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (September 2017). ELITech Group B.V. 9/20/17. Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Accessed…

…attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (September 2017). ELITech Group B.V. 9/20/17. Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Accessed…

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ZimmerBiomet

Zimmer Biomet Appoints New President and CEO

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Today Zimmer Biomet announced the appointment of Bryan C. Hanson as the company’s president and CEO. Hanson was most recently a member of Medtronic’s executive committee and the executive vice…

Today Zimmer Biomet announced the appointment of Bryan C. Hanson as the company’s president and CEO. Hanson was most recently a member of Medtronic’s executive committee and the executive vice…

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Dollar, money

New Medical Startups in Asia 2017

By Ames Gross

…many new Asian governments supporting medical device development in a number of areas. These new medical devices, supported by their governments, lead to additional competition for Western medtech manufacturers. Below,…

…many new Asian governments supporting medical device development in a number of areas. These new medical devices, supported by their governments, lead to additional competition for Western medtech manufacturers. Below,…

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FDA

CDRH Releases FY2018 Proposed Guidance Documents

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…policy regarding compliance dates of Class I and unclassified devices, and appropriate use of voluntary consensus standards in premarket submissions for medical devices. Draft guidance priorities include export certificates, the…

…policy regarding compliance dates of Class I and unclassified devices, and appropriate use of voluntary consensus standards in premarket submissions for medical devices. Draft guidance priorities include export certificates, the…

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Themes of Risk and Uncertainty Continue for 2018

By Maria Fontanazza

The new administration has been in place for almost a year, but many questions remain unanswered. As health reform continues to be a big concern, 2018 “will be distinguished by…

The new administration has been in place for almost a year, but many questions remain unanswered. As health reform continues to be a big concern, 2018 “will be distinguished by…

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Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences Eyes $4 Billion Mark for 2018, Acquires Harpoon Medical

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…$100 million in cash for the company. “The unique beating-heart repair procedure for mitral valve patients complements Edwards’ comprehensive portfolio of treatments for structural heart disease, and reinforces our commitment…

…$100 million in cash for the company. “The unique beating-heart repair procedure for mitral valve patients complements Edwards’ comprehensive portfolio of treatments for structural heart disease, and reinforces our commitment…

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Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical
Ameing for Asia

Following Trump to Asia

By Ames Gross

…full frontal attack by Chinese medtech companies. On the regulatory front, on November 8, 2017, new regulations from the Chinese government will help Western medical companies have more success in…

…full frontal attack by Chinese medtech companies. On the regulatory front, on November 8, 2017, new regulations from the Chinese government will help Western medical companies have more success in…

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Alert

Patient Danger: Ransomware and Cybersecurity a Top Concern

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

This year cybersecurity and ransomware have been a significant issue across all industries. Now ECRI is alerting the healthcare industry to the potential danger that ransomware and malware pose to…

This year cybersecurity and ransomware have been a significant issue across all industries. Now ECRI is alerting the healthcare industry to the potential danger that ransomware and malware pose to…

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