About Medical Devices and Pharma

Industry and consumer-oriented medical device and pharmaceutical information

About Us

Medical Devices and Pharma LLC is a professional provider of expert regulatory consulting services for manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical products regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Canada, the European Union (EU), and globally.

This webpage not only provides regulatory information and assistance, but it is also a consumer-oriented resource designed to present timely safety news, helpful information, and analysis for users of medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

Our Mission

The mission of Medical Devices and Pharma is to provide the highest quality personalized professional regulatory services to our clients.

We maintain vigilance and provide timely safety information to consumers of medical device and pharmaceutical products, and provide insight and guidance to companies in FDA-regulated industries regarding their products, processes, innovation, product safety, and enforcement.

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  • Medical Device Manufacturers seeking compliance with QMSR and ISO 13485
  • Startups and SMEs navigating FDA regulatory requirements for the first time
  • Regulatory and Quality Professionals looking to expand their expertise
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We designed the Medical Devices and Pharma website to present critical industry information in a well-organized and easy-to-navigate format. We stay up-to-date with regulatory agency announcements and activities, so visitors to the site will see current information about medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, combination products, and other regulated medical products.

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Regulatory and Quality Headlines

Urgent Recall of Codman Disposable Perforators

Urgent Class I Medical Device Recall Integra LifeSciences has issued an urgent recall of specific Codman Disposable Perforators and Craniotomy Kits due to a serious manufacturing defect that may lead to device disassembly during neurosurgical procedures. The FDA has...

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FDA Cracks Down on Insightra Medical

Warning Letter Cites a Number of Serious Violations In a scathing warning letter, the FDA has cited Insightra Medical, Inc. for widespread regulatory violations involving its Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Catheter Kit—a device used in critical cardiovascular...

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FDA Cracks Down on Illegally Marketed 7-OH Products

Unapproved drugs sold online and in retail locations  Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued seven warning letters to companies marketing products that contain 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) — a powerful and potentially dangerous opioid-like...

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Sterile Drug Manufacturing Violations at Daewoo Pharmaceutical

FDA Cracks Down on Sterile Drug Manufacturing Violations The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Daewoo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in Busan, South Korea, citing serious and widespread violations of current Good Manufacturing Practices...

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What Are Early Recall Alerts?

Recall Communication “Early Alerts” Note: This summary is based on an FDA communication attributed to Michelle Tarver, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). In November 2024 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for...

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Urgent Recall Alert for BD Alaris Infusion Sets

Class I Recall (Correction) The FDA has issued an early alert to healthcare providers and patients regarding a performance issue affecting BD Alaris Pump Module model 8100, used with specific compatible infusion sets. BD, through its subsidiary CareFusion, has...

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Cosmetic Products

FDA Regulation of Cosmetic Products   Cosmetics are a part of daily life for millions of people—but what many consumers and businesses don’t realize is that cosmetic products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While cosmetics do not require...

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Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices

Overview of MCS Devices Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) devices have transformed the landscape of advanced heart failure treatment. From temporary stabilization in cardiogenic shock to long-term support as destination therapy, these technologies bridge critical...

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Recall Alert: AirLife/Vyaire Infant Breathing Systems

Class I Recall AirLife and manufacturer Vyaire are recalling specific Infant Heated Wire Circuits due to the risk that accessory adapters may disconnect during use, especially once the system reaches operating temperature. This could lead to serious injury or death,...

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