The US FDA is open to the idea of home-testing for the COVID-19 virus, but only after making sure the test is completely safe and effective, and available only through a physician’s oversight, said Tim Stenzel, director of the agency’s Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health.
[Editor’s note: This article was updated on 7 April to clarify the regulatory status of the Becton Dickinson/BioMedomics serology COVID-19 test.]
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A change of government, hospital reform and a drive towards healthcare digitization are keeping German medtech manufacturers on their toes. Making the MDR more user-friendly and winning support for a medtech strategy are arguably bigger priorities. US export tariffs have also pushed their way onto the agenda. BVMed chief executive Marc-Pierre Möll puts it all into context.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged FDA staff to resist the “deep state” and “crony capitalism,” and focus on improving the health of America’s children. “You're not here to take orders,” he said and urged FDA staff to speak up if they see wrongdoing.
The new telework policy returns to the pre-COVID-19 pandemic standard, but still requires reviewers to be at White Oak for sponsor meetings and divisions to have an in-office presence every day.
The deadline for comments is 30 June 2025
Germany’s incoming coalition government has reacted positively to industry’s calls for a dedicated medtech strategy to boost economic growth. Faster digitization, lower energy costs and “IVDR 2.0” are also on the in vitro diagnostic industry’s agenda.
The new telework policy returns to the pre-COVID-19 pandemic standard, but still requires reviewers to be at White Oak for sponsor meetings and divisions to have an in-office presence every day.
The deadline for comments is 30 June 2025
