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Polymerase chain-reaction tests that use multiple genetic targets “are less likely to be impacted by increased prevalence of genetic variants,” TGA said. Read More
The FDA is introducing a new review program for medical devices and device-led combination products that are expected to significantly improve the safety of treatments for a disease or condition deemed less serious than those eligible for the breakthrough devices program. Read More
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration is conducting a postmarket review of all COVID-19 point-of-care and laboratory tests listed in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods to ensure that they can detect emerging SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants. Read More
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued updated guidance that clarifies the deadlines for stand-alone software that must carry the UK conformity assessment mark (UKCA) for applications regulated as medical devices. Read More
Health Canada has issued new guidance for devicemakers on submitting “summary reports” and conducting issue-related analyses of safety and effectiveness for devices approved for marketing in Canada — two requirements recently added to Canadian regulations. Read More
The FDA has released a new action plan that outlines a potential approach to premarket reviews for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-(ML) software modifications. Read More
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is getting ready to launch its Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) pilot program allowing accredited testing laboratories to assess the conformance of a device with FDA-recognized standards. Read More
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration is conducting a postmarket review of all COVID-19 point-of-care and laboratory tests listed in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods to ensure that they can detect emerging SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants. Read More
Health Canada has issued new guidance for devicemakers on submitting “summary reports” and conducting issue-related analyses of safety and effectiveness for devices approved for marketing in Canada — two requirements recently added to Canadian regulations. Read More
“The FDA has determined that it is appropriate to protect the public health or safety to revise certain decontamination system EUAs to limit the number of decontamination cycles and respirator reuses permitted under each authorization,” the agency said. Read More