FDA

FDA Issues Final Guidance for 3-D Printing

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…devices that have at least one component that is additively manufactured or there is an additively fabricated step in the process. “The unique aspects of the AM process, such as…

…devices that have at least one component that is additively manufactured or there is an additively fabricated step in the process. “The unique aspects of the AM process, such as…

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

Tanning Beds are Medical Devices, Who Knew?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…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. (October 2017). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement,…

…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. (October 2017). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement,…

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K. Lance Anderson

The Patent Mirage: The New Challenge for Today’s IP Strategy

By K. Lance Anderson

…Over the years, businesses that participate in research and development or improvements to goods and services have implemented best practices when it comes to protecting their intellectual property assets. Effective…

…Over the years, businesses that participate in research and development or improvements to goods and services have implemented best practices when it comes to protecting their intellectual property assets. Effective…

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Sara Dyson, Medmarc

Medical Device Software & Products Liability: The Homefront (Part II)

By Sara E. Dyson, Esq.

…2017. Id. Access the report here: www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHReports/UCM277323.pdf See “Postmarket Information – Device Surveillance and Reporting Processes” at www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/HumanFactors/ucm124851.htm. See “Medtronic Announces FDA Approval and Launch of World’s First App-Based Remote…

…2017. Id. Access the report here: www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHReports/UCM277323.pdf See “Postmarket Information – Device Surveillance and Reporting Processes” at www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/HumanFactors/ucm124851.htm. See “Medtronic Announces FDA Approval and Launch of World’s First App-Based Remote…

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

The DMR: It’s the Recipe, People

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

compliance with the DMR. Fail to comply with the requirement to provide documented evidence of compliance with the DMR, and the Chief Jailable Officer (CJO) can expect to be on…

compliance with the DMR. Fail to comply with the requirement to provide documented evidence of compliance with the DMR, and the Chief Jailable Officer (CJO) can expect to be on…

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Stephanie Kute, Battelle

How “Big Data” Enabled a Paralyzed Man to Move His Arm

By Stephanie Kute

…data sets. Instead of providing explicit directions to follow, a computer scientist feeds the program with large sets of training data. For example, an image interpretation program can be trained…

…data sets. Instead of providing explicit directions to follow, a computer scientist feeds the program with large sets of training data. For example, an image interpretation program can be trained…

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Asia

2017 Update on the Diabetes Market in Asia

By Ames Gross

…in US medtech companies. In November 2016, Brighter (Sweden) signed an agreement with Indostat Ooredoo, an Indonesia telecommunications company, and Ericsson to launch Brighter’s new Actiste product in Indonesia. Actiste…

…in US medtech companies. In November 2016, Brighter (Sweden) signed an agreement with Indostat Ooredoo, an Indonesia telecommunications company, and Ericsson to launch Brighter’s new Actiste product in Indonesia. Actiste…

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

Sixteen Form 483 Observations. Ouch!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA’s enforcement page. (2017, September). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved November 6, 2017, From https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm580196.htm…

…key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA’s enforcement page. (2017, September). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved November 6, 2017, From https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2017/ucm580196.htm…

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Ameing for Asia

Medical Software Regulations in Asia 2017

By Ames Gross

…Pilot Program’ to streamline the approval process for a select number of medical software companies. In September 2015, the European Commission (EC) issued a guidance paper for determining the status…

…Pilot Program’ to streamline the approval process for a select number of medical software companies. In September 2015, the European Commission (EC) issued a guidance paper for determining the status…

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William H. Honaker, member, Dickson Wright

Patent Litigation: Avoiding A Nightmare

By William H. Honaker

…launch. You have to do a patent search to see if you are infringing a patent. Sophisticated software is available to make these searches quick and affordable. First search your…

…launch. You have to do a patent search to see if you are infringing a patent. Sophisticated software is available to make these searches quick and affordable. First search your…

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