International – IMDRF guidance updates thinking on personalized medical devices
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) says personalized medical devices (PMD) come in three varieties that require different regulatory approaches. As certain technologies...
Saudi Arabia – Saudi FDA postpones Unique Device Identification compliance deadlines
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Saudi Arabia’s medical device market regulator, has once again announced the postponement of its Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements...
International – Final Document- Principles of Labelling for Medical Devices and IVD Medical Devices
The purpose of this IMDRF guidance is to provide globally harmonized labeling
principles for medical devices, including in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices, and
support IMDRF/GRRP...
International – IMDRF guidances address cybersecurity, personalized devices and surveillance
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) released four final guidances this week that address cybersecurity best practices, verification and validation for personalized medical...
Israel – New study use musical tests for early detection of cognitive decline
“Our method enables routine monitoring and early detection of cognitive decline in order to provide treatment and prevent rapid, severe deterioration,” said the researchers...
South Africa – South African regulators issue guidance for medical device imports, advertising
The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) has issued several new regulatory documents that medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device manufacturers should...
International – IMDRF guidance aims to harmonize, streamline review reports
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) recently published guidance intended to streamline regulatory reporting requirements across jurisdictions. The document lays out expectations not...
