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Prodigy Proclaim Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems

Significant advancement for chronic pain treatment On February 15, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the Prodigy Proclaim and Proclaim XR Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) systems. This approval marks a significant step forward in...

Exposure to toxic materials during hemodialysis and dialysis

FDA announcement The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement on March 7 to update its May 2022 letter to healthcare providers regarding the potential risks of exposure to toxic compounds when using hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. This update...

FDA Breakthrough Devices Program

Program assists needed products with access to US market The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established the Breakthrough Devices Program, a voluntary program that aims to expedite the development, assessment, and review of medical devices that demonstrate...

Approvals for FDA Breakthrough Devices

Innovative Devices for Unmet Needs The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a positive decision on the marketing applications of the following products. What sets them apart? They are innovative devices that qualified and participated in FDA's Breakthough...

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Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program 

Expedite Development of New Pediatric Drugs  The legislation for priority review of rare pediatric diseases is intended to expedite the development and approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening conditions affecting children. A summary of program and its key...

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Key FDA Congressional Legislation 

Several significant congressional legislative actions have directly affected the establishment, oversight authority, and processes of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a component of professional regulatory competencies, it is important for a regulatory...

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Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals

At Medical Devices and Pharma, we specialize in providing top-tier regulatory consulting services tailored to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Our deep understanding of policy, laws, regulations, and industry standardsand requirements will ensure your...

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FDA Approves Anktiva for Bladder Cancer 

New Drug Approval  In a significant development for patients battling BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln, marketed as Anktiva by Altor...

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Health Alert Regarding Rare Pregnancy Complication

FDA Safety Communication   In a recent health safety alert, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned healthcare professionals about the rare risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) associated with the use of thiopurines, including...

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Navigating the Transition from the QSR to the QMSR

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Welcome to Medical Devices and Pharma, a website dedicated to providing timely and relevant medical device and pharma information to the regulated medical device and pharmaceutical industries, and consumers of those products.

Our goal is to provide organized, clearly written information from regulatory affairs and consumer perspectives.

  • Key information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal regulatory agency responsible for providing oversight over the industries and assuring the safety and efficacy of their products.
  • Regulatory services for compliance, market access, and crisis management
  • Information about innovation, including new products cleared for use in the U.S. market.
  • News stories with topics ranging from product issues to market trends.

Perhaps most importantly, we will strive to maintain vigilance over product issues and their impacts. Check back here for consumer news, product alerts, and current litigation.

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QMSR - Quality Management System Regulation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced significant updates to its regulatory framework for medical device manufacturers with the transition from the Quality System Regulation (QSR) to the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).

This modernization aligns with global standards, streamlining compliance for manufacturers who market devices internationally while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and product quality.

CDRH 2024 Safety Report

Interaction Between Regulatory and Quality Functions

Quality Management System Regulation - QMSR

Regulatory Information Management Systems - RIMS

CDRH Issues its 2024 Innovation Report

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