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FDA Fast-Tracks AI Integration: Revolutionizing Scientific Reviews by June 2025
The FDA is rolling out AI tools agency-wide by June 30, 2025, to streamline scientific reviews and reduce task time from days to minutes.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 81 min read
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FDA Modernizes 510(k) Pathway: New Tools and Standards for Safer Devices
The FDA is modernizing the 510(k) Premarket Notification Program with new submission pathways, digital tools, and updated guidances to enhance medical device safety and effectiveness.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 81 min read
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Medtronic Secures FDA Approval for World’s Smallest Defibrillation Lead
Medtronic has announced FDA approval of its Omniasecure defibrillation lead, a device that connects to implantable cardioverter...
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 51 min read
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AI in MedTech: 1,000 FDA Approvals and a Decade of Disruption
The FDA has approved nearly 1,000 AI-enabled medical devices in the past decade, marking a significant shift toward smarter, more efficient, and personalized healthcare technologies.
Madeleine DeSpirito
May 11 min read
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Medtronic gets FDA approval to use Simplera Sync glucose sensor with insulin pumps
Medtronic’s Simplera Sync glucose sensor has been FDA-approved for use with its 780G insulin pumps, marking a key step in the company’s push to grow its diabetes business through smarter, more integrated insulin delivery.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 251 min read
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FDA issues early alert for BD catheters due to leaks
The FDA issued an early alert for BD’s PowerPICC catheters due to cracking and leakage risks, prompting a recall after reports of 10 serious injuries linked to material fatigue.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 251 min read
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Medtronic Seeks FDA Clearance for Interoperable Insulin Pump, Deepening Partnership with Abbott
Medtronic has filed for FDA clearance to make its MiniMed 780G insulin pump interoperable with glucose sensors developed by Abbott, a...
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 251 min read
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A Complete Guide to Classifying Your Medical Device for FDA Approval
Properly classifying your medical device is a crucial first step in the FDA approval process, as it determines regulatory requirements, timelines, and the appropriate pathway for market entry.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 241 min read
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Navigating the FDA Review Process: What to Expect After Submitting Your Medical Device Application
The FDA 510(k) review process follows four main stages—Acknowledgment, Acceptance, Substantive Review, and Decision Letter—each with specific timelines and expectations that determine whether a device is cleared for market.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 231 min read
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Precision Neuroscience receives FDA clearance for brain implant
Precision Neuroscience has received FDA clearance for its Layer 7 Cortical Interface, a brain implant that can be used for up to 30 days to map brain activity, marking a key step toward developing its wireless brain-computer interface system.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read
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How to Create an Effective Quality Management System (QMS) for Medical Devices
A robust Quality Management System (QMS) is essential for medical device manufacturers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, improve product quality, and manage risk throughout the product lifecycle.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read
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Which FDA Pathway is Right for Your Medical Device?
Understanding whether your medical device qualifies for the 510(k), PMA, or De Novo FDA pathway is crucial for ensuring a smooth, compliant market entry based on its risk level, novelty, and intended use.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read
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Ceribell wins FDA nod for algorithm to detect pediatric seizures
Ceribell has gained FDA 510(k) clearance to use its Clarity seizure detection algorithm on pediatric patients aged one year and older....
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 201 min read
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Step-by-Step: How to Prepare a Successful 510(k) Submission
The enactment of the 1976 Medical Device Amendments (MDA) to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act first gave the FDA authority to regulate medical devices.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 135 min read
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Dexcom nets FDA clearance for 15-day CGM
Healthcare professionals reviewing protocols, reflecting the FDA's commitment to safety and collaboration in medical advancements.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 131 min read
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Intuitive wins FDA clearance for single-port robotic surgery stapler
A gloved hand holds a syringe filled with yellow liquid, injecting it into a red apple alongside two other syringes containing different...
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 131 min read
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Building a Design History File (DHF): Key Documentation for FDA Compliance
A Design History File (DHF) is a crucial component of medical device development.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 132 min read
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Top Preclinical Tests Needed for Medical Device Approval: What to Know Before You Begin
Medical devices must undergo extensive testing before being developed and approved to guarantee patient safety and efficacy.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 64 min read
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How to Write a Comprehensive Risk Management Plan for Medical Devices
This article will guide you through developing a risk management plan for medical devices, focusing on risk analysis.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 64 min read
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HHS layoffs could imperil medical device cybersecurity, Democrats say
The FDA has 3,500 jobs on the chopping block, which could hinder cybersecurity oversight, Democrats said during a subcommittee hearing.
Madeleine DeSpirito
Apr 23 min read
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