A growing number of medtech manufacturers have expressed interest in the Medical Device Single Audit Program since MDSAP became fully operational in January. The program has also drawn interest from regulatory agencies beyond those from the five participating countries, and a policy is being framed to admit new members.
Regulatory authorities from around the world participating in the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) have seen a “rapid increase” in requests from medtech manufacturers about the program after its pilot phase closed on Dec. 31, 2016.
The number of device manufacturing sites participating in the program rose from 158 at the end of the pilot phase...
FDA moves forward with implementing previous draft guidance and will consolidate forms, but the agency estimates limited impact in the total reporting burden.
The US FDA's new draft guidance details the responsibilities of new owners of 510(k) clearances, including making timely updates device listings in FURLS and GUDID to maintain accurate information for safety alerts and recalls. Comments on the draft are accepted until 4 August.
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The US FDA’s device center sent warning letters to three domestic device manufacturers and one German firm for failing to adhere to protocol on several issues.
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2024, is already facing turbulence.
Manufacturing shifts, financial planning, and supply chain changes are among the adjustments that medtech leaders are making to Trump-era tariffs. Medtech Insight’s review of first-quarter earnings calls reveals how firms are navigating the impact and uncertainty of evolving trade policies.
Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Thirty-six documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.
