The firm's Precision Montage MRI spinal cord stimulator passed FDA muster 12 years after Boston Scientific's original platform SCS device reached the market.
Boston Scientific Corp. is now going head-to-head with Medtronic PLC in the MRI-compatible spinal cord stimulation market, having launched its Precision Montage MRI spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device.
FDA approved the original Precision SCS in 2004. However, it has taken 12 years longer to earn approval for a...
Preparations for the reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments for 2028-2032 are underway, with the US FDA announcing a public meeting for 4 August. After negotiations with industry and other stakeholders, a draft agreement is due to Congress by 15 January 2025.
Robert Foster, HHS deputy general counsel and chief counsel for food, research and drugs, is temporarily heading the Office of Chief Counsel, but a permanent appointee is expected after Michael Stuart's confirmation as HHS general counsel.
The US FDA recently published a draft guidance document for manufacturers of mesh products that are used during several types of hernia repair procedures.
