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Posted by Christian Barille on Tue, Jun 16, 2020

How To Obtain Feedback From The FDA After Your Device Establishment Receives A 483

Medical device manufacturers know that the FDA can inspect their establishment any time,

Topics: Form 483, Medical Device Manufacturers, FDA

Posted by Sandra Maddock on Sun, Aug 26, 2018

'The Bleeding Edge' Raises Big Questions For Medical Device Manufacturers

Thanks in large part to innovation in the medical device industry, the average human lifespan has nearly doubled in the past hundred years. Medical devices have undoubtedly improved the quality of life for millions of people, too. 

But a provocative new Netflix documentary raises an important question: Is there a point when innovation goes too far?

"The Bleeding Edge," produced by Academy-Award nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, tells the stories of patients who say they’ve suffered serious health problems as a result of recent medical devices being used in their procedures.

Topics: Medical Device Manufacturers

Posted by John Lehmann on Mon, Nov 06, 2017

Record High Medical Device Recalls in 2013

Why in 2013 was there a record number of product recalls in the medical device industry?  The FDA claims the increase is due to manufacturers over-reporting and the increasing sensitivity to media reports about product problems, not due to, but because of an increase in medical device problems.

Topics: Medical Device Manufacturers, FDA, CDRH, Product Recalls

Posted by John Lehmann on Wed, Mar 04, 2015

New China Fast-track Review Announced

On February 7th, China FDA released the finalized Special Review and Approval Procedure for innovative Medical Devices.  It allows both domestic and international manufactures to apply for accelerated approval.

Topics: Medical Device Manufacturers, China FDA, Fast-track Review

Posted by John Lehmann on Wed, Mar 04, 2015

Three Changes for Faster FDA Device Approvals

The former FDA Commissioner Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach has made bold statements in the past, and it once again publically stating his recommendations for the Agency. Previously he argued that efficacy should be removed from the initial FDA approval process, so FDA can focus solely on safety.  He believed this would help medical device manufacturers introduce products to market faster and provide quicker access to patients on novel therapies.

Topics: Medical Device Manufacturers, Faster FDA Device Approvals, Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach