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During an online seminar Tuesday, the FDA offered guidance on registration and listing requirements for lab-developed tests that will go into effect on 6 May 2026.
This week, the US device center announced a pilot program to speed communications about high-risk recalls; Cardinal paid $3.9B for Advanced Diabetes Supply Group and GIA Alliance; a companion diagnostic for Merck lung cancer drug Tepmetko got FDA clearance; and more.
In its inaugural two-day meeting, the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee discussed the promise of generative AI-enabled medical devices as well as challenges the agency faces in premarket evaluation, benefit/risk analysis, and postmarket monitoring.
Medical device manufacturers are among the companies that will face more regulatory challenges in the coming year. Two new reports look at the growing complexity of the regulatory landscape organizations will have to navigate.
Despite the growing risks cybersecurity poses to the US healthcare system, the Department of Health and Human Services continues to face challenges in meeting the threat, according to a report from the GAO. The new report also provides recommendations for the department to beef up its cyber defenses.