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Original FDA Safety Warning for China-made Syringes
In an announcement dated November 30, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice regarding the evaluation of potential device failures associated with plastic syringes manufactured in China. The FDA is actively collecting and analyzing data to...
Electrical Stimulation Devices – ESDs
Devices use controlled electrical pulses Electrical stimulation medical devices are sophisticated tools designed to deliver controlled electrical impulses to specific areas of the body for therapeutic purposes. These devices utilize various forms of electrical...
FDA Proposes Ban of Certain ESDs
Ban would affect devices used to treat aggressive/self-injurious behavior In a landmark move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) designed to reduce or stop self-injurious or aggressive behavior. This...
FDA Approves Thoracic Stent Graft System
FDA Approves RelayPro Thoracic Stent Graft System for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers Treatment The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 7, 2023 approved the RelayPro Thoracic Stent Graft System, a new medical...
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Three Companies Recall Blood Pressure Medication
All recalled products had unacceptable levels of nitrosamines Three pharmaceutical manufacturers have recalled batches of the blood pressure drug quinapril this year for exceeding safe levels of nitrosamines. Luprin Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma USA, and Pfizer...
QMSR Clause 8 – Measurement Analysis and Improvement
Using Data to Drive Quality, Risk Control, and Continuous Improvement Clause 8 of ISO 13485:2016 defines how organizations...
QMSR Clause 7 – Product Realization
ISO 13485 Clause 7 - Product Realization Clause 7 of ISO 13485, titled Product Realization, outlines the structured...
QMSR Clause 6 – Resource Management
Ensuring the Organization Has the Capability to Deliver Safe and Effective Medical Devices Clause 6 of ISO 13485:2016...
The Role of a Regulatory Professional
510(k) Submissions The New QSMR Regulatory Intelligence RIM Systems Regulatory Competencies Regulatory and Quality Role of...
Urgent Recall: Dr. Reddy’s Levetiracetam Injection
What You Need to Know Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has issued an urgent recall for one batch (Lot No: A1540076) of...
FDA Issues Warning on Epinephrine Nasal Solutions
Left: BPI Labs’ FDA-approved Epinephrine Injection with blue lid on the bottle.Right: BPI Labs’ unapproved EPINEPHrine...
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