After moving to New York from his hometown of New Orleans, Brian worked on the East End of Long Island covering news, politics and the military. He has since covered the diamond and jewelry industries and most recently pharmacy and health care. His experience also includes freelance reporting and photography contributed to the New York Times. Brian holds a BA in history from Loyola University of New Orleans, is a die-hard Saints fan, and loves running, classical music and jazz. He lives with his wife, Caroline, in New York’s magnificent Hudson Valley.
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The director of the US FDA’s device center is sounding the alarm on the scarcity of critical devices for pediatric patients and says the agency is focused on solutions to this “unique” challenge.
A failure to properly route cardiac events has led Philips to recall its heart monitoring software that interprets ECG data. Multiple injuries and two deaths are associated with the problem.
The US FDA final guidance uses a Q&A format to help manufacturers navigate the regulatory landscape for communicating the off-label uses of their medical products to health care professionals. However, some say the final document fails to address potential free speech concerns.
The US FDA has finalized guidance on notifying the agency of potential device shortages during or prior to a public health emergency. The document includes a list of devices that manufacturers must notify the FDA of when they are in short supply. The guidance also clarifies that device makers voluntarily notify the agency of potential supply chain disruptions at any time.
The US FDA has published a draft guidance document for developers of AI-enabled medical devices describing the postmarket management of their products. The guidance offers a comprehensive approach to the management of risk throughout the total product life cycle of a device.
In this week’s Digital Health Roundup, Medtech Insight’s Marion Webb brings highlights from Deloitte’s 2025 Life Sciences Outlook Report with medtech leaders’ forecasting significant investments in AI/GenAI. Brian Bossetta talks about the US FDA’s newly formed Digital Health Advisory Committee. Elizabeth Orr highlights the pros and cons of penetration testing for cybersecurity and talks about the US FDA’s final guidance on pre-determined change control plans. Natasha Barrow highlights UK MHRA's AI Airlock Pilot program and MANIFEST.