Manufacturers seeking CLIA waivers for in vitro diagnostics should wait until FDA's interim guidance is finalized before using the alternative approach it outlines, according to CDRH.
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Medtronic announced it received expanded MRI labeling for its DBS systems, which is critical, given that almost 70% of all DBS-eligible patients will likely need an MRI at some point in their care, says Ashwini Sharan, CMO for Medtronic Neuromodulation.
In this episode, Medtech Insight reporter Natasha Barrow speaks to LungLife AI CEO Paul Pagano. Lung Life AI is a US-based AIM-listed medical technology company that has developed a liquid biopsy test for the early detection of lung cancer called Lung LB. Pagano runs through the highlights of Lung Life AI journey to date and its future ambition for a strategic partnership. He also provides advice to similar diagnostic companies seeking reimbursement andcompliance with the US FDA Lab Developed Test ruling.
The NHS 10-Year Plan officially released on July 3 will crystalize NICE’s Rules-Based Pathway – a new concept for medtech evaluation that will come with a guarantee of funding – but only for a select number of products. Government to also introduce “innovator passport” to speed innovation into NHS.
The FDA has released draft guidance clarifying UDI rules for drug- and device-led combination products. The document specifies labeling requirements and makes recommendations to reduce confusion between UDIs and NDCs. Comments are being accepted until Sept. 24.
“The Corsano wearable strengthens Medtronic’s acute care and monitoring portfolio,” Marc De Martini, vice president at Medtronic, told Medtech Insight.
