FDA neurological devices

FDA Launches New Resource for Neurological Devices

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

FDA has launched a new website aimed at helping bring neurological medical devices to the U.S. market. The website is part of the agency’s support of the White House BRAIN…

FDA has launched a new website aimed at helping bring neurological medical devices to the U.S. market. The website is part of the agency’s support of the White House BRAIN…

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

Whoā€™s on First?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (November 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International. Accessed November 10, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm528043.htm…

…management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (November 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International. Accessed November 10, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm528043.htm…

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Ameing for Asia

Staying Competitive Amid Rapid R&D Growth in Asia

By Ames Gross

…and other developing markets. Western medtech companies with R&D shops in Asia include GE, Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson. Covidien’s R&D center opened in Shanghai in 2012 and focused on…

…and other developing markets. Western medtech companies with R&D shops in Asia include GE, Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson. Covidien’s R&D center opened in Shanghai in 2012 and focused on…

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Technology hazards in hospirals, ECRI

Patient Risk: ECRI Releases Top 10 Health Tech Hazards

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…broader net over the inadequate cleaning of reusable instruments in general. Top 10 Hazards Infusion Errors Can Be Deadly If Simple Safety Steps Are Overlooked Inadequate Cleaning of Complex Reusable…

…broader net over the inadequate cleaning of reusable instruments in general. Top 10 Hazards Infusion Errors Can Be Deadly If Simple Safety Steps Are Overlooked Inadequate Cleaning of Complex Reusable…

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Human factors, use error

Medical Device Use Error: Focus on the Severity of Harm

By Allison Strochlic, Michael Wiklund

…strip Insert the test strip backwards (blood deposition end first instead of electrode end first) Insert the test strip upside down (blood deposition area label facing downward) Handle the test

…strip Insert the test strip backwards (blood deposition end first instead of electrode end first) Insert the test strip upside down (blood deposition area label facing downward) Handle the test

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FDA

FDA Publishes Final Guidance on Medical Device Reporting

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…its policy and clarifies the agency’s interpretations of the regulatory requirements under 21 CFR part 803. – FDA release FDA has also scheduled a webinar to help companies understand the…

…its policy and clarifies the agency’s interpretations of the regulatory requirements under 21 CFR part 803. – FDA release FDA has also scheduled a webinar to help companies understand the…

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Medical device recall

Recall Readiness: Combating Recall Fatigue

By Maria Fontanazza

…requirements. In some cases, a recall involves a particular defective component. Are you aware of the regulations surrounding the component? Harvey uses the example of a defective lithium ion battery,…

…requirements. In some cases, a recall involves a particular defective component. Are you aware of the regulations surrounding the component? Harvey uses the example of a defective lithium ion battery,…

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Top 10

Top 10 Business Requirements for Combination Products

By Alberto Velez

combination product’s business risk compare to normal project’s business risk (return on investments, net present values, etc.). Ensure the senior management has visibility to the market potential, competitive landscape, regulatory…

combination product’s business risk compare to normal project’s business risk (return on investments, net present values, etc.). Ensure the senior management has visibility to the market potential, competitive landscape, regulatory…

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

Trick or Treat: Warning Letters

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…That means someone will need to create the test script (validation protocol) and someone will have to execute the test script. Once all validation testing is complete, someone will have…

…That means someone will need to create the test script (validation protocol) and someone will have to execute the test script. Once all validation testing is complete, someone will have…

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Medtech, innovation

Keeping Patients in Mind: Demand for Digitization

By Dr. Lutz Retzlaff

…concerned,” says Dr. Böckmann. “x-Health”, the interoperable exchange of location-independent digital services, is a rapidly growing international market. For example, all patients in Denmark have their own electronic health files….

…concerned,” says Dr. Böckmann. “x-Health”, the interoperable exchange of location-independent digital services, is a rapidly growing international market. For example, all patients in Denmark have their own electronic health files….

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