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FDA Issues Warning on Counterfeit Botox Products 

Real Botox PackagingReal Botox Cosmetic PackagingReal Botox PackagingCounterfeit Botox Products  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a critical alert concerning the presence of counterfeit Botox products in various states, posing severe risks to...

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...

Risks with Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System 

FDA Safety Communication   April 19 Update:  Exactech has initiated a recall to remove Equinoxe Shoulder System devices packaged in the defective bags from facilities’ unused inventory. To see if your device is affected by the recall, visit Exactech’s Recall...

Important Recall Notice for BioMérieux VITEK 2 AST Kit 

Class I Recall Notice   BioMérieux Inc. has issued a crucial recall notice for its VITEK 2 AST kit, a vital tool in determining bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies this recall as Class I, indicating a severe risk...

How Unsafe Medical Devices Can Slip Through the Cracks

Healthcare professionals and the device industry share responsibility for timely adverse event reportingGlobal device market withdrawals not always followed in US In a world of global trade and instant communication, you might assume that a medical device deemed...

Study Reveals Delays in Medical Device Adverse Event Reporting

Healthcare professionals and the device industry share responsibility for timely adverse event reportingLapses defeat the purpose of adverse event reporting A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has spotlighted a troubling trend: many medical device...

QSR-to-QMSR Paper Gap Audit

Is Your Quality Management System Ready for QMSR? As FDA’s transition from the QSR to the QMSR approaches, many medical device manufacturers are discovering that “substantially equivalent” doesn’t mean “completely aligned.” Even companies with solid QSR documentation...

Postmarket Surveillance – from QSR to QMSR

How QSR Postmarket Surveillance Will Evolve Under the QMSR As medical device manufacturers transition from the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR) to the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), one area undergoing significant change is postmarket...

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Tarlatamab-dlle

Treatment for lung cancer with progression following platinum-based chemotherapy  On May 16, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Imdelltra (tarlatamab-dlle) manufactured by Amgen, Inc. for the treatment of extensive stage small...

FDA Approves New Imaging Drug Lumisight  

A Significant Improvement for Surgical Oncology  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to LumiSight (pegulicianine) for use in adults undergoing breast lumpectomy, marking a significant advancement in surgical oncology.   Lumisight, a...

FDA Issues Warning on Counterfeit Botox Products 

Real Botox PackagingReal Botox Cosmetic PackagingReal Botox PackagingCounterfeit Botox Products  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a critical alert concerning the presence of counterfeit Botox products in various states, posing severe risks to...

FDA Approves Xolremdi for WHIM Syndrome 

A Breakthrough for Rare Infections  In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Xolremdi (mavorixafor) capsules, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of WHIM syndrome. Let's delve into what this...

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The 30-Year Consequences of Faulty Supplement Legislation

How a 1994 Law Created Today’s Dietary Supplement Crisis   In light of the current moringa contamination recalls affecting national retailers and dozens of downstream manufacturers, many consumers are asking the same question: How did this happen?  The answer leads us...

Invisible Outbreak of Contaminated Supplement Ingredients

Contaminated Products Distributed Nationwide  How a contaminated Moringa shipment was spread across the U.S. supplement market, and why there were no additional recalls.  Sam’s Club announced a recall of its Member’s Mark Super Greens powder in late October 2025 due...

Organic Moringa Powder Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

On November 12, organic moringa powder importer and packager Africa Imports issued a recall notice for its products dating back to June 5. The recall notice was published on the FDA website. Following are details of the recall. Who Issued the Recall Africa Imports...

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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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.
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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.

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