Medical Device Information available on EMA's Website
We have already reported about information regarding medical devices available on the EU Commission's website. Recently, a chapter on in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) was added. Also, the EMA website has a dedicated page for medical devices. What can be found there?
Great Britain plans a New "Mark" for Medical Products as a Replacement to the CE Mark
With UK's exit from the EU (Brexit), a transition period also started with regard to medical devices. The MHRA has now published plans on how to proceed after this transition period.
New FDA Draft Guidance "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices"
On 8 April 2022, the FDA published a new draft guidance "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices..." to replace the previous guidance from 2014. Why did the FDA publish this draft?
The FDA provides recommendations for sponsors, investigators, and other interested parties on the use of digital health technology for remote data acquisition in clinical trials. What is required regarding software validation and electronic documents?
CMDh: Adjustments to the Guide for Electronic Submissions (eAF)
A new version of the "Module 1: Administrative information Application form - User guide for the electronic application form for a Marketing Authorisation" was prepared in December 2021 and has now been published on the HMA (Heads of Medicines Agencies) website. This document is intended to serve as a supporting guide for the preparation of the electronic application form for the submission of medicinal products for human use and for the registration of traditional herbal medicinal products.
A very helpful source of information on the regulation of medical devices is the website of the EU Commission. This has now been restructured. How does the new structure look like?
As May 2022 approaches, the need for guidance on the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) is growing. Regarding the topic of companion diagnostics, the EMA published a draft document at the end of last year about the consultation procedure between the EMA and a Notified Body.
FDA Audit Policy for Medical Devices: a Comprehensive Document
In the field of medical devices, the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSA) is accepted and even mandatory in some countries. Now, the FDA has published a very comprehensive policy on this audit approach consisting of 215 pages.
Safety Reporting - Responsibilities for Investigational Drugs and Devices
The FDA published a new draft guidance on the responsibilities regarding safety reporting for investigational drugs and devices. What is required for investigational device exemption studies?
The FDA has published a draft Guidance for Industry with the title "Selected Update for Unique Device Identification: Policy Regarding Global Unique Device Identification Database Requirements for Certain Devices". What will come?
FDA gets expanded Power to prevent Medical Device Supply Disruptions
Due to the Corona pandemic, there were supply shortages of medical device products in the USA. To get these shortages under control in the future, the FDA gets expanded power. What is planned?
Final EMA Guideline: Quality Requirements for Combination Products
Following a draft version, the EMA has now published the final guideline, which describes what documentation is required on the subject of quality for combination products in order to gain and/or maintain a marketing authorization. The guideline consists of 22 pages with 10 chapters.