Regulatory & Compliance Perspectives
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Mastering EU MDR & IVDR: Certification Compliance For Medical Device Importers And Distributors
2/24/2025
Article 16 of the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation specifically address the obligations of importers and distributors who engage in relabeling and repackaging activities.
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Mastering FDA Inspections: The Prep Work For Regulatory Success
2/21/2025
In the medical device industry, FDA inspections are not a regulatory hurdle — they are a powerful tool for improving product quality, operational efficiency, and patient safety. Shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset.
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Telehealth In 2025 And Beyond: The Future Is Bright
2/14/2025
The DEA has announced new rules for remote prescription of controlled substances. As telehealth adoption grows, regulatory frameworks and telehealth technologies are evolving.
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Roche Diagnostics Guides New Alzheimer's Test Through Trials
2/12/2025
Roche Diagnostics’ Maria-Magdelena Patru, MD, PhD discusses their plasma test and how they’re approaching its clinical trials.
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PMS And Supply Chain Visibility For EU Compliance
2/10/2025
One area that medical device manufacturers often overlook in post-market surveillance (PMS) planning for EU MDR and EU IVDR compliance is the role of the supply chain.
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These Were FDA's Top Citation Issues For Data Quality In 2024
1/31/2025
Pharma, biopharma, and medical device makers should watch out for these perennial problems, which include inadequate procedural controls and poor record-keeping.
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U.S. Deregulation During The Trump Administration: Opportunities And Challenges For The Global Medical Device Industry
1/3/2025
The medical device sector faces significant changes, as both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have identified the FDA as a focal point for deregulation. What does this mean for medical device companies?
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9 Strategies To Overcome Challenges In The EU Medical Device Market In 2025 And Beyond
12/17/2024
Current challenges in Europe's medical device market include the EU MDR transition and a lack of harmonization. Device manufacturers, regulators, and other stakeholders can take these key actions to create positive change.
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The 5 Major Regulatory Focus Areas For Medical Device Compliance In 2025
12/10/2024
Several rules and regulations have important due dates in 2025 and beyond for which medical device manufacturers should be preparing.
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Decoding The FDA's Final Guidance On PCCPs For AI-Enabled Device Software Functions
12/9/2024
In early December, the FDA issued final guidance on Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) for AI-enabled device software functions. This article shares the 13 key takeaways, including differences from the draft guidance.