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FDA and Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) Collaborate to Improve ClinicalTrials.gov
The prompt and precise registration, as well as the timely dissemination of comprehensive summary results information for relevant clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, play a pivotal role in providing current research insights to various stakeholders within the...
MHRA Releases Roadmap of Future UK Medical Device Regulation
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has revealed a roadmap for medical device regulation, aiming to prioritize patient safety and establish a new framework by 2025. As released on January 9th, 2024, the agency plans to implement priority...
Understanding Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) in Clinical Trials
Digital health technologies (DHTs) are becoming more prevalent in clinical investigations and having the correct knowledge on how to utilize these technologies is essential if you choose to implement them. On December 21, 2023, FDA released the final guidance...
Understanding the Essentials of Clinical Investigation Under the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR): Insights from MDCG 2021-6 Update
In the realm of medical devices, the European Union’s Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) stands as a cornerstone, ensuring that devices are rigorously evaluated for safety and effectiveness. The recent update to the Medical Device Coordination Group’s (MDCG) guidance -...
Understanding FDA’s Guidance on Medical Device Export Certificates
Introduction “Process to Request a Review of FDA’s Decision Not to Issue Certain Export Certificates for Devices” outlined in this document navigates the regulatory landscape established by the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), particularly Section 704, and the...
Managing Legacy Medical Device Cybersecurity Risks- What You Need to Know!
Introduction The MITRE Corporation created the White Paper "Next Steps Toward Managing Legacy Medical Device Cybersecurity Risks" in November 2023. While not official FDA guidance, it gathers insights from industry stakeholders, the FDA, and other government...