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Laboratory Developed Tests – FDA's New Proposal
Introduction On September 29th, FDA announced a proposed rule regarding Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). LDTs are IVDs that are designed, developed, and used within a single laboratory. This new rule aims to improve the safety and effectiveness of these tests by...
FDA’s New Breakpoints in Device Labeling
Introduction to the Guidance FDA issued a new guidance document “Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test (AST) System Devices – Updating Breakpoints in Device Labeling”. The purpose of this guidance document, issued on September 29, 2023, is to inform industry of the...
Understanding FDA’s NEW Draft Guidance on the De Novo eSTAR Program
While the FDA has issued extensive guidance to outline premarket submission requirements and relevant acceptance criteria, manufacturer discretion in the implementation of these requirements often results in a lack of uniformity in the way submissions are prepared and...
FDA’s NEW Final Guidance on the Breakthrough Devices Program
On September 15th, 2023, the FDA issued an updated final guidance on the Breakthrough Devices Program. As established by section 515B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Breakthrough Devices Program is intended to expedite the development and review of...
NEW FDA Guidance on Human Factors Engineering for Combination Products!
Introduction to the Final Guidance FDA recently published a final guidance document, “Application of Human Factors Engineering Principles for Combination Products: Questions and Answers.” This question-and-answer formatted document aims to clarify and provide...
FDA’s NEW Final Guidance on Use of ISO 10993-1 “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process”
Introduction to the Final Guidance On September 8, 2023, FDA issued the new final guidance “Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".” The aim of this...