The Trump administration has decided to waive tariffs on certain medtech products imported from China that could help the US combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
The Office of the US Trade Representative has dropped tariffs for certain imported medical devices, including personal protective equipment (PPE), in the ongoing trade war with China. The announcement comes as the country grapples with the global coronavirus crisis.
On 6 March, the Trump administration announced it is dropping tariffs on a slew of products including sanitation wipes,...
The US FDA posted three warning letters in July, covering medical supply kits, wearables and orthopedics.
Medical device firms often have serious compliance gaps, a recent Veeva MedTech survey found. Only 50% of the companies surveyed are confident in their global registration data, with 70% reporting inconsistencies during audits. The report recommends automation and better data governance.
The US FDA has authorized around 107 devices with Predetermined Change Control Plans in place, with PathAI's AISight Dx digital pathology image management system one of the latest. Medtech Insight talks to Eric Walk, chief medical officer, to find out about the process and its benefits.
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The US FDA has cleared NeuroOne's OneRF trigeminal nerve ablation system for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. This minimally invasive method utilizes radio frequency energy to alleviate pain, offering an alternative to traditional medications and surgeries. A fall commercial launch is planned.
The US FDA posted three warning letters in July, covering medical supply kits, wearables and orthopedics.
After receiving FDA clearance for its Genio sleep apnea implant, Nyxoah plans a major US rollout despite a patent suit from rival Inspire Medical. Genio offers bilateral nerve stimulation as a CPAP alternative, with strong trial results.
