In the first episode of new podcast series Medtech Connect, Medtech Insight regulatory reporter Hannah Daniel interviews Foley and Lardner partner Kyle Faget about the complexities behind regulating software as a medical device (SaMD). Many companies are unsure if their software is even regulated by the FDA, let alone how to go about the clearance process. From managing cybersecurity risks to navigating digital health policy, Faget does it all, and she gives us insight into the regulatory landscape of SaMD in this month’s episode.
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MedTech Europe is ready to become involved and shape Europe’s Life Sciences Strategy and help drive regulatory simplification from the top to make the EU “the world’s most attractive place for life sciences by 2030.”
The US FDA has issued an updated final guidance document on cybersecurity considerations for medical device manufacturers that replaces a previous final guidance the agency issued in 2023.
Amendment brings new benefits for device accessories and aesthetic devices used by healthcare professionals.
From June 30, new European Commission rules will attempt to redress an imbalance in medtech trade between the EU and the People’s Republic of China.
Two recent recalls from the US FDA involve three deaths linked to an issue with an Abiomed heart pump — as well as three serious injuries related to angiographic catheters from Cook Medical.
Dexcom’s CEO Kevin Sayer discusses this fall’s planned launch of the 15-day G7 CGM, downplays Abbott’s dual-sensor while focusing on development of multi-analyte G8, making OTC Stelo app more “consumerish” for Europeans, and more.
The rate at which new documents to support the implementation of EU medtech regulations are issued has slowed of late; but June bucked the trend, with a flurry of activity.
