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Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: September 2024

 
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Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Over 40 documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.

Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: September 2024

 
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Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Over 40 documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.

Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: August 2024

 
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Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Nearly 80 documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.

Trunzo: ’We’ve Come A Long Way To Get To Regulatory Reliance’

 
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Medical device regulatory reliance and recognition of third-party regulators’ approvals have been making news in the UK, but in certain other markets the practice is well established. International regulatory experts explained their experiences at the MedTech Forum 2024.


Medtech Connect 16: AI For Cross Border Regulation

 
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In this episode, Medtech Insight senior reporter Hannah Daniel speaks to DJ Fang, chief operating officer and co-founder of Pure Global. Pure Global uses AI to help device manufacturers navigate global regulations, and we talk about clinical trials, how countries incentivize medtech innovation, and the Biden Administration’s tariffs on some Chinese-made medical devices.

Trunzo: ’We’ve Come A Long Way To Get To Regulatory Reliance’

 
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Medical device regulatory reliance and recognition of third-party regulators’ approvals have been making news in the UK, but in certain other markets the practice is well established. International regulatory experts explained their experiences at the MedTech Forum 2024.

WHO Launches 'One-Stop Shop' For Global Information On Medical Devices

 
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The Medical Devices Information System (MeDevIS) platform, launched by the WHO this week, consolidates information on 2,301 device types and streamlines device nomenclature to support informed decision-making by governments, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers.

Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: June 2024

 
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Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Over 50 documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.


Expert: Which AI Standard Is The Gold Standard?

 
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When looking for a standard for AI development, expert Eric Henry recommends turning to the tried-and-true Standard Delivery Organizations (SDOs).

Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: May 2024

 
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Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Sixty-five documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.

FDA Implements Authority To Destroy Certain Medical Devices, Amends Final Rule To Provide Device Owners Prior Notification

 

The US FDA has issued a final rule allowing the agency to destroy some medical devices that have been refused entry into the US. The rule takes effect 1 July.

Who is Responsible For AI Gone Wrong? Endoscopy Patients Say Doctors, Hospitals

 
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A survey of over 1,000 patients worldwide found that the majority of patients agree that hospitals and endoscopists are responsible for mistakes made by devices that use AI.


US FDA Clearance For Masimo’s Stork Delivers OTC Baby Monitoring Tech Competition

 

Masimo receives US regulatory clearance for Stork OTC baby monitoring system six months after Owlet received first clearance for its Dream Sock following a regulatory stumble which halted sales of a previous device, Smart Sock, in 2021.

Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: April 2024

 
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Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Thirty-five documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.

Ultrahuman Expands Wearable Medtech Production Into US After $35M Funding Round

 

Firm operating in London, India and United Arab Emirates says its “Ultra Factory” will open in Indiana within the next six months with end-to-end production based on its operational facility in India.

Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: March 2024

 
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Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Fifty-nine documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.


FDA Leader Looks To International Effort On Pediatric Device Development

 
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Collaboration with Japan and Europe could help ease the development path for pediatric devices, cardiovascular device office director Bram Zuckerman said at a recent conference. Zuckerman also spoke on other cardiac device priorities at the FDA.

A More Cautious Approach To AI, And Other Policy And Regulation Trends From HIMSS 24

 
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Risk-based AI regulations and data modernization are just a few of the top policy priorities from thought leaders attending the largest health care technology professional gathering in the world. 

Exec Chat: A Conversation With The Program Manager Of The World Health Data Hub

 
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WHO Health Data Hub Program Manager Jean-François Saint-Pierre spoke to Medtech Insight at HIMSS24 about creating and maintaining the health data set.

Day 2: IMDRF Guidance Documents In The Works

 

Discussions during the second day of the 25th session of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum focused on the establishment of working groups to iron out a plethora of issues for international harmonization.