FDA

CDRH Launches Manufacturing and Product Quality Pilot Program

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Beginning today, FDA will choose up to nine applicants for a new Voluntary Medical Device Manufacturing and Product Quality Pilot Program. “The FDA believes that proactive engagement with medical device…

Beginning today, FDA will choose up to nine applicants for a new Voluntary Medical Device Manufacturing and Product Quality Pilot Program. “The FDA believes that proactive engagement with medical device…

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Alert

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

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs has released the most frequently cited inspectional observations for fiscal year 2017. Lack of or inadequate procedures related to DHRs, calibration and inspection, process control,…

FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs has released the most frequently cited inspectional observations for fiscal year 2017. Lack of or inadequate procedures related to DHRs, calibration and inspection, process control,…

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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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FDA

CDRH Releases FY2018 Proposed Guidance Documents

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Last week CDRH posted a list of the guidance documents it plans to issue in FY 2018. Prioritized by an A and B list, final guidance priorities include a UDI…

Last week CDRH posted a list of the guidance documents it plans to issue in FY 2018. Prioritized by an A and B list, final guidance priorities include a UDI…

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MedTech Intelligence

2018 MedTech Events: FDA Submissions, Cybersecurity, Recalls and More

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

From learning how to plan for FDA submissions to real-world tools to manage risk to addressing critical cybersecurity challenges, MedTech Intelligence has several practical workshops and conferences for the first…

From learning how to plan for FDA submissions to real-world tools to manage risk to addressing critical cybersecurity challenges, MedTech Intelligence has several practical workshops and conferences for the first…

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Medtech question

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

Coming off a very strong 2017, Edwards Lifesciences, Inc. has big plans for next year, as it will continue on its path to investing in breakthrough technologies and projects global…

Coming off a very strong 2017, Edwards Lifesciences, Inc. has big plans for next year, as it will continue on its path to investing in breakthrough technologies and projects global…

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Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical
Ameing for Asia

Following Trump to Asia

By Ames Gross

…who has been doing business in Asia for 35 years, I have to disagree. My discussions with Asian executives and the news that I read during my trip echoed my…

…who has been doing business in Asia for 35 years, I have to disagree. My discussions with Asian executives and the news that I read during my trip echoed my…

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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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Sara Dyson, Medmarc

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

By Sara E. Dyson, Esq.

…market grew by 44 percent in 2016, report says,” MobiHealthNews, February 8, 2017. Regaldo, Antonio. “This Doctor Diagnosed His Own Cancer with an iPhone Ultrasound,” MIT Technology Review, October 27,…

…market grew by 44 percent in 2016, report says,” MobiHealthNews, February 8, 2017. Regaldo, Antonio. “This Doctor Diagnosed His Own Cancer with an iPhone Ultrasound,” MIT Technology Review, October 27,…

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