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News We’re Watching: Edwards Scoops Up Cardio Firms, BD And Quest Partner, Admera Settles Kickback Case

This week, Edwards announced that it has purchased JenaValve and Endotronix; a New Jersey lab has agreed to pay the government $5m for violating anti-kickback law; eCential Robotics’ spine platform made its debut for human use; and more.

Commercial Regulation

FDA Publishes FAQs On Final Rule Establishing Oversight Of LDTs

The US FDA has created a web page with answers to common questions concerning the agency’s final rule on regulating laboratory developed tests as medical devices.

FDA In Vitro Diagnostics

Court Orders Asset Freeze For Test Strip Counterfeiters

A New York district court ordered the asset freeze after finding that the owners of H&H Wholesale Services had concealed or gambled away money owed to Abbott. The company was ordered to pay Abbott $33m in 2023 for distributing test strips authorized for sale only outside the US.

Enforcement Legal Issues

Inspections Of Chinese Syringe Manufacturer Prompts Additional Warnings

The US FDA has issued two new warning letters to Chinese syringe makers Jiangsu Shenli and Jiangsu Caina following inspections of their facilities. The letters are the latest in what has been an ongoing investigation into these devices.

FDA Warning Letters

News We’re Watching: Nipro Medical Invests $397.8M In First US Facility; Baxter, Hamilton Ventilator Recalls; FDA Warnings; And More

This week, Nipro Medical Corp. announced it will invest $397.8m to build a US-based production plant, generating 232 new jobs; both Baxter and Hamilton announced ventilator recalls; Imperative Care wins FDA clearance for its stroke catheter; Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc entered into a conditional sale and purchase deal to sell its Clinical AI business to GE HealthCare for £40.5m; RMI distributed 350m rapid test kits in the fight against HIV/AIDS; Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd received a second FDA warning letter about quality and safety of plastic syringes.

News We're Watching Approvals

FDA Supports DMCA Exemption, Including For Cybersecurity

A letter from Suzanne Schwartz affirms that the FDA approves the extension of a copyright-law exemption that lets third parties access software in medical devices for repair or maintenance, but not for modifications that could affect device safety.

Legal Issues FDA

Chevron’s Fall Strengthens Industry’s Hand In Disagreements With US FDA, But May Create Delays

Firms can be more forceful in disputes with FDA now that Supreme Court has eliminated Chevron deference. Questions around whether an evidentiary standard has been met may be ripe for challenge, legal experts said, but they also caution that sponsors will face more uncertainty.

Legal Issues FDA

Apple Watches Don’t Fall Under Limited Exclusion Order For ECG Tech

US Customs and Border Protection ruled that Apple’s ECG technology doesn’t infringe on AliveCor’s patent and doesn’t have to comply with a previous import ban.

Regulation Intellectual Property

News We’re Watching: Roche Patent Suit, Dental Device Guidance Docs, Edwards Partners With Affluent Med

This week, Roche filed suit against Foresight Diagnostics and Stanford University over patent infringement; the former head of a COVID-19 test company was convicted of securities fraud; and Baxter announced a recall of Life2000 ventilators.

Commercial Regulatory

Philips Was Correct In Disputed Death Reports, FDA Confirms

Last month, the US FDA increased the number of injuries and deaths initially reported in a March recall from Philips, which the company disputed. The FDA now says its adjusted numbers were in error.

FDA Recalls

FDA's LDT Overhaul Should Go Back To Congress, Appropriations Report Says

A fiscal 2025 report from the US House Appropriations Committee instructs the FDA to halt implementation of its overhaul of LDT regulation. Members also showed concern about overseas device manufacturing and the availability of over-the-counter diagnostics. 

Legislation Regulation

Orange Book Is The New Spat: FTC Seeks Removal Of ‘Improperly’ Listed Medical Device Patents

The US Federal Trade Commission wants to clean up the FDA’s Orange Book by purging medical device patents that the commission says should not be in the listing. The FTC argues improper patents in the Orange Book block lower-cost generic equivalents from coming to market. Medtech Insight spoke to attorney Sara Koblitz about the FTC’s delisting push.

FDA Patents

Philips Disputes Additional Deaths Linked To May Recall Of Breathing Machines

The US FDA is reporting dozens more additional deaths associated with a May recall of Philips ventilators than initially reported. The company says it stands by its original number of seven and has reached out to the FDA.

FDA Recalls

Supreme Court Strikes Down Chevron. What’s Next?

A Friday Supreme Court ruling could create uncertainty for the medtech industry by giving judges more latitude to overrule executive-branch decisions. While some pro-business groups applauded the decision, others saw risks as well as benefits.

Policy Legal Issues

News We’re Watching: Boston Sci Buys Silk Road Medical; EOFlow Injunction Blocked; LDT Compliance Dates Announced

This week, Boston Scientific agreed to pay $1B+ for stroke prevention device firm Silk Road Medical; the FDA asked for feedback on patient safety for non-device medical software; and a former medtech CEO was sentenced to six years for her part in a phony device scheme.

Regulation Commercial

FDA Finalizes Definitions Of Delaying Or Denying Inspections

The US FDA has issued its final guidance defining manufacturer behaviors it deems as hampering the agency’s ability to conduct an inspection. In a previous draft guidance, the agency expanded its longstanding policy on inspections of drug companies to include device makers as well.

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