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Leading Medtech CEOs Say Health Equity, Environmental Work Will Outlast Pandemic

By Marion Webb 02 Nov 2021

The medtech sector’s drive to create a fairer health care system and a greener world will go on after the COVID pandemic, which has brought such issues into sharp relief. CEOs at leading companies discuss environmental, social and governance imperatives for their companies and the larger industry.

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Former US FDA Commish Califf Endorses ‘Tortoise’ Approach To Clinical Trials

By Brenda Sandburg 02 Nov 2021

The once and likely future FDA commissioner emphasized the value of randomized controlled trials, the fact that not all trials are good for people, and how decentralization and digitization are leaving people behind during a panel discussion.

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Digital Health Roundup, August/September 2021: Record Digital Health Funding Q1-3 Of $21.3Bn, AAOS Highlights, Regulatory Updates

By Marion Webb 12 Oct 2021

In this roundup of developments in digital health, we highlight the key news and announcements from August and September.

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Medtech Companies Face Challenges And Choices When Going Public

By Barnaby Pickering 12 Oct 2021

In a panel discussion at The Medtech Conference, hosted by AdvaMed, CEOs discussed the challenges, benefits and technicalities surrounding an IPO.

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CMS Dashes Industry Hopes For MCIT Rule Any Time Soon

By Ferdous Al-Faruque 14 Sep 2021

The US Medicare agency has proposed to withdraw a rule that would give temporary automatic coverage to breakthrough devices, stating the rule doesn’t meet its evidence threshold and could put patients at risk.

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Industry Needs Direction And Support As Notified Body Powers Strengthen

By Amanda Maxwell 14 Sep 2021

Gone are the days when notified bodies needed to promote themselves to gain business. Now industry is left struggling to find services ̶ and the EU regulatory outlook is becoming worrisome.

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2 Deaths Linked To Missing IFU For Cardinal Health Scalpel Used For Newborns

By Shawn M. Schmitt 20 Aug 2021

The Safety Scalpel N11 is a component of Cardinal Health’s Argyle UVC Insertion Tray, which was recalled because it didn’t include the scalpel’s instructions for use. The recall has been labeled high-risk class I by the US FDA.

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Countdown To 2022 EUEA System As Russia Increases Post-Market Medtech Controls

By Ashley Yeo 13 Aug 2021

There are just 4.5 months left until the new harmonized Eurasian Economic Union medtech system becomes mandatory, signifying major changes in regional market access. EAEU member Russia is meanwhile strengthening its post-market medtech controls.

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EU Prioritizes Risk Management And Quality System Standards Now Legal Basis In Place

By Amanda Maxwell 13 Aug 2021

Ensuring key standards are available for manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with the MDR and IVDR is one of the top priorities for the European Commission after the summer break.

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FDA Widens Scope In Considering Evidence For Off-Label Use

By Brian Bossetta 03 Aug 2021

After much wrangling, the US agency finally clarified its position on what evidence can determine "intended use" of a product – and industry is not happy.

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Market Intel: Expanding Applications And Improved Offerings To Drive Robotically Assisted Surgery Market

By Barnaby Pickering 03 Aug 2021

The global market for robotically assisted surgical devices will reach $11.5bn by 2025 as system improvements drive sales.

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Carrot’s Pivot Breath Sensor Helps Motivate Smokers To Quit

By Reed Miller 13 Jul 2021

Based on the results of a study with 234 smokers, the FDA cleared an updated indication for Carrot’s Pivot breath sensor, an over-the-counter carbon monoxide sensor that helps motivate people to stop smoking.

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New Guidance On Registration Rules For Importers Into The EU

By Amanda Maxwell 13 Jul 2021

EU rapidly revises new guidance document on registration requirements under the new MDR and IVDR to address question of when importers need to register in Eudamed medical device database.

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Onward Secures FDA Breakthrough Designation To Improve Movement, Quality Of Life After Spinal Cord Injuries

By Marion Webb 22 Jun 2021

Onward has been granted three FDA breakthrough designations for ARC Therapy, a spinal cord stimulation therapy that aims to restore movement and improve quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries.