The US FDA continues to provide updates on the safety and efficacy of surgical mesh sling procedures, a common surgery to correct stress urinary incontinence.
The US Food and Drug Administration has concluded that surgical mesh to treat incontinence is as safe and effective as traditional mesh.
Surgical mesh, commonly called mini-slings, is used to correct stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a condition that causes urine leakage when...
Medtech companies require expertise to navigate complex AI regulations and integrate AI in medical software while addressing regulatory challenges, claims expert AI consultant with medtech experience.
The FDA's new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program aims to expedite drug approvals significantly. Device firms like XVIVO advocate for a similar initiative for devices, emphasizing the potential for faster reviews and improved patient access to lifesaving technologies.
Paul Campbell, chief regulatory officer at HealthAI, emphasizes existing regulations for AI in healthcare should not be overlooked as new regulations are developed.
The last steps are taking place leading to the launch of the EU’s medical device database, EUDAMED.
The last steps are taking place leading to the launch of the EU’s medical device database, EUDAMED.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have used a robotic system to autonomously perform a key part of gallbladder surgery without a surgeon's hand. Lead author Axel Krieger says it could take five to 10 years before an autonomous robotic system will reach human trials and expects regulatory hurdles.
“RRAs are valuable oversight tools and under certain circumstances, can assist FDA in its mission to protect public health, oversee regulated industry, and help ensure regulated products comply with FDA requirements,” according to final guidance.
