Newsletter | December 2, 2023

12.02.23 -- November's Most Popular Articles & Solutions

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FDA Releases Q&A Guidance On Human Factors Engineering For Combination Products

Developing an effective combination product can be easily undone if it is not used correctly, and errors made by patients or clinicians are often a direct result of design limitations. To support the co-packaged design process, the FDA has issued a new guidance document titled Application of Human Factors Engineering Principles for Combination Products: Questions and Answers.

Medical Device Post-Market Change Controls And FDA 510(k) Software Modification Guidance

Many medical device manufacturers will continue to make changes after the initial commercialization of the device, and such post-market changes can be planned or unplanned. As the first article in a three-part series about predetermined change control plans, this article discusses the six steps involved with post-market change controls and current FDA guidance regarding 510(k) device software modifications.

India Aims To Boost Medical Device Industry With New Initiative

India's government has approved a new initiative aiming for a 20% annual growth rate for medical devices, which is dubbed as a "Sunrise Sector." The initiative will streamline regulations, add a new push for manufacturing capacity, and strengthen opportunities for R&D collaboration. The aim is for both local and global companies to benefit.

TOP INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

A New Mindset For Combination Product Development

As we balance the time-to-market and risk for novel therapies, we must anticipate changing needs for combination device development, highlighting the technological paradigm shift.

What Is A Robust Quality Management System And Why Does It Matter?

Discover why it's crucial for both parties to understand each other's quality management system (QMS) when partnering with OEMs.

Annex 1 Compliance Guidelines For Biological Indicator Users

Gain a deeper understanding of the requirements, guidelines, and best practices for Annex 1 compliance whether you're in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or any field utilizing biological indicators.

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Designing Next-Gen Materials For Medical Devices

Contract Packaging: Blisters And Pouches

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