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Plastic Syringe Safety: FDA’s Ongoing Evaluation

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided a crucial update regarding the quality and performance issues associated with plastic syringes made in China. This announcement follows the agency's previous safety communication issued on November 30, 2023,...

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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...

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AvKARE Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension

AvKARE Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension  AvKARE, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of lot # AW0221A of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP 750mg/5mL due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination found during stability testing at a third-party lab.   The affected...

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FDA Warns of Risks with OTC Pain Relief Products 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stern warning to consumers regarding the use of certain over-the-counter analgesic (pain relief) products intended for topical use before, during, or after various cosmetic procedures like microdermabrasion,...

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FDA Approves Treatment for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer 

In a significant development for the treatment of platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, on March 22, 2024 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx, marketed as Elahere by...

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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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