Technology hazards in hospirals, ECRI

Patient Risk: ECRI Releases Top 10 Health Tech Hazards

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…is infusion errors and new editions include hazards involving surgical staplers and software. Last year’s list specifically called out poor cleaning of flexible endoscopes, whereas this year ECRI cast a…

…is infusion errors and new editions include hazards involving surgical staplers and software. Last year’s list specifically called out poor cleaning of flexible endoscopes, whereas this year ECRI cast a…

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Human factors, use error

Medical Device Use Error: Focus on the Severity of Harm

By Allison Strochlic, Michael Wiklund

component will function reliably and safely over many years (e.g., for one million cycles). It’s something else to prevent use errors—another type of failure—and make sure that people will not…

component will function reliably and safely over many years (e.g., for one million cycles). It’s something else to prevent use errors—another type of failure—and make sure that people will not…

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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

…– 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (August 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Spiegelberg Gmbh & Co. KG. Accessed October 31, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm515340.htm…

…– 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA. (August 2016). Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. Spiegelberg Gmbh & Co. KG. Accessed October 31, 2016. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm515340.htm…

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Medtech, innovation

Keeping Patients in Mind: Demand for Digitization

By Dr. Lutz Retzlaff

…to the doctor’s office. Here’s the question: Will these new technologies completely eliminate personal contact with physicians? What technical requirements must met and what is the security level of the…

…to the doctor’s office. Here’s the question: Will these new technologies completely eliminate personal contact with physicians? What technical requirements must met and what is the security level of the…

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American Flag

MedTech and the 2016 Election: Who Wins?

By Maria Fontanazza

…Clinton’s campaign has not commented on one of the biggest issues brought on by the ACA that is affecting medical device companies: The 2.5% medical device excise tax, which was…

…Clinton’s campaign has not commented on one of the biggest issues brought on by the ACA that is affecting medical device companies: The 2.5% medical device excise tax, which was…

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Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific Hits $2.1 Billion in Q3 Sales

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…11% increase compared to the prior year period. According to a company release, Boston Scientific reported the following growth: Business Units MedSurg: 15% Cardiovascular: 13% Rhythm Management: 4% Geographies United…

…11% increase compared to the prior year period. According to a company release, Boston Scientific reported the following growth: Business Units MedSurg: 15% Cardiovascular: 13% Rhythm Management: 4% Geographies United…

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Medtronic

Medtronic Wins FDA Approval for Largest TAVR System in United States

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Today Medtronic announced FDA approval of its CoreValve Evolut, the largest transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) available in the United States. The R 34-mm valve is indicated to treat severe…

Today Medtronic announced FDA approval of its CoreValve Evolut, the largest transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) available in the United States. The R 34-mm valve is indicated to treat severe…

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