Global Medtech Guidance Tracker: July 2024

Stay current on regulatory guidelines from around the world with Medtech Insight's Guidance Tracker. Nearly 30 documents have been posted on the tracker since its last update.

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Twenty-nine guidance documents on medical devices and diagnostics issued by regulatory authorities from around the world were added to Medtech Insight’sGuidance Tracker in the past month.

The updated tracker includes a draft guideline by Health Canada on using standards to support compliance

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New Guidance From Canada’s HTA Agency On Submission Of AI-Driven Evidence

 

Recognizing that the evidence it receives in applications for health technology assessments will increasingly be informed by artificial intelligence, the CDA-AMC has clarified its expectations for companies that use AI methods in the generation and/or reporting of evidence.

‘The FDA Will Be Looking For Avenues To Regulate Laboratory Developed Tests’

 

The FDA's final LDT ruling was struck down in federal court last month. For now, diagnostic companies can commercialize under CLIA regulations or apply for FDA approval. McDermott and Tribun Health have shared insights on the risks, pros and cons of both regulatory routes.

Congress, Researchers Highlight Security Risks At DNA Testing Services

 
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Congress has launched an inquiry into 23andMe amid privacy concerns following its bankruptcy, particularly regarding the potential sale of sensitive user data. Additionally, a Cybernews report gave 40 DNA testing firms an average cybersecurity grade of D, citing widespread vulnerabilities and data breaches, along with inadequate public information about their security practices.