Staar Surgical faces quality system violations related to its Visian ICL and MICL intraocular lenses; MTI Precision Products didn’t notify FDA after it recalled TM20 hand pieces due to sharp nose edges; an employee responsible for elastic band production at Dexta Corp. was unable to answer questions about his job. Eight quality-related warning letters were listed by FDA from June 24 through July 7.
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The US FDA has launched the Regulatory Accelerator to expedite digital health product development. This includes resources like a Resource Index for Innovators, a Medical Device Software Guidance Navigator, and best practices for early meetings.
The exemption, which President Donald Trump announced on July 17, is intended to cut the risk of critical device shortages. Stakeholders say the technology needed to cut emissions to required levels is not yet widely available.
Dexcom has recalled several models of its glucose monitoring receivers due to a speaker glitch that may suppress vital blood sugar alerts. The FDA designated the recall, which affects thousands of devices, as class I.
A recent JAMA column called for the US FDA to create an online database of medical device labeling, arguing that the move would increase transparency and help researchers, among other benefits. Medtech Insight discussed the idea with the paper’s lead author.
The US FDA says Baxter has notified customers about an issue with its Novum IQ Syringe Pump that is linked to two deaths and multiple injuries.
Steve Bates, head of the UK BioIndustry Association, has been appointed executive chair of the government’s Office for Life Sciences as the UK restructures its life sciences approach and drives health outcomes with a new NHS Long-Term Care plan.
The UK government’s response to MHRA public consultation on risk proportionate device routes to market and physical UKCA markings adds momentum to drive for modern, agile system. Another consultation in late 2025 will propose indefinite recognition of CE-marked devices in Great Britain.
