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FDA announces recall of LivaNova LifeSPARC System 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of the Livanova TandemLife LifeSparc System, a medical device used for circulatory support during heart surgery. The recall was initiated due to the potential for the device to experience unintentional...

FDA Approves Sentimag Magnetic Localization System for Biopsies 

Magtrace® and Sentimag® Magnetic Localization System  Novel sentinel lymph node localization technique without radiation  On December 6, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved PMA P160053 Supplement S002 for the Magtrace and Sentimag Magnetic...

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Quickly find the FDA information you need Conveniently organized FDA information. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides a wealth of information for consumers and industry stakeholders. The problem is, it can be difficult to navigate to the information...

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FDA Fast Track Program 

Fast Track for Serious Conditions - Unmet Medical Needs  The FDA's Fast Track program is designed to facilitate the...

FDA’s Orphan Drug Program

Expedite Development of New Orphan Drugs  The FDA's Orphan Drug Program is designed to encourage the development of drugs...

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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.

Artificial Intelligence

Discover how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of healthcare.

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.

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