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Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Fixx: FDA Clarifies Distinctions Between Medical Device Servicing and Remanufacturing

The 1980s British rock band, The Fixx, comes to mind when one reads the Food and Drug Administration’s recently issued “Guidance for Industry, Entities That Perform Servicing or Remanufacturing, and Food and Drug...more

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The Impact of the New EU AI Act on the Medtech and Life Sciences Sector

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As technology continues to advance almost every aspect of healthcare, so the use of AI has become an increasing focus for developers and the regulators who are racing to keep pace with rapid advancements in technology. ...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FDA Needs a New Approach to AI/ML-Enabled Medical Devices

We have been writing about software as a medical device (SaMD) for years, tracking the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) efforts to keep up with the fast-paced development of digital technology, such as launching the...more

Goodwin

A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in Q1 2024 and Beyond

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As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving...more

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2023 Highlights in Canadian Life Sciences IP and Regulatory Law

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Eli Lilly v Teva, Pharmascience, Riva, Apotex, Mylan (tadalafil, CIALIS) – Following a summary trial, Lilly’s infringement actions were dismissed: composition claims directed to “a physiologically acceptable salt” of...more

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Unprecedented Escalation of Injunction by French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety

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In June 2021, Philips notified the ANSM of a field safety action that related to the potential risk of degradation and inhalation of carcinogenic compounds from the sound-absorbing foam used in its ventilation devices for...more

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New Medical Devices Regulation in Spain

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On 23 March 2023 the new Spanish Medical Devices Regulation (Spanish MDR) came into force. After a lengthy wait, the medical devices industry (and any other interested sector) finally has access to the final text and knows...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Life Sciences Law Review - 11th Edition, France Chapter

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The eleventh edition of The Life Sciences Law Review covers a total of 24 jurisdictions, providing an overview of legal requirements of interest to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. The chapters are...more

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New instructions from AEMPS on clinical investigations with medical devices in Spain

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In order to comply with the provisions of the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) and the (coming) Spanish MDR, the Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (Spanish Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical...more

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Are you Submission Ready? FDA Medical Device Submission Tips & Tricks

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Companies often come to us when they feel that they are ready to submit their medical device to the FDA for clearance or approval, but Medical Technology newcomers may not realize the amount of time and effort that truly goes...more

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Key legal concerns for advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) sponsors in Europe

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In recent years we have seen more and more gene and cell therapies coming successfully to market – but many more such candidates have not made it to market, or been unable to obtain sufficient reimbursement. Gene and cell...more

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FDA Publishes Draft Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance Amidst Continued Cybersecurity Concerns

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On April 08, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft cybersecurity guidance document for medical devices, titled Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

A Change Is Gonna Come: AdvaMed Revises Its Code of Ethics on Interactions With Health Care Professionals

In 1964, Sam Cooke sang “A Change is Gonna Come.” In March 2022, the Advanced Medical Technology (AdvaMed) said the same when it announced revisions to its Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals (the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Life Sciences Law Review - 10th Edition, France Chapter

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France is generally known for its high quality and also highly regulated healthcare system. As an EU Member State, France has implemented the EU medicines and medical devices regimes. This chapter should therefore be read in...more

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FDA Proposes Changes to Medical Device Quality Regulations

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published on February 23rd, 2022, a rule proposal to overhaul medical device quality control regulation. According to the FDA, the proposed rule change would “amend the device...more

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U.S. Medical Device Manufacturers Should Take Note of New European Medical Device Regulations

The European Union has been a leader in recent years when it comes to regulatory reform intended to protect individuals’ privacy, safety, and health. As Europe leads the way, regulators in the United States often follow suit...more

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Draft text of new Spanish regulation on medical devices is opened for contributions

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The Spanish Ministry of Health has initiated the hearing and public information process for the new regulation on medical devices. The draft text will be available for contributions by 10 July 2021. The direct application of...more

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China Amends Regulation Governing Medical Devices

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China recently amended its primary regulation governing medical devices, the Regulation on Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices (2021 RSAMD), which will replace its previous 2014 version and become effective on...more

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The European Commission proposes a new Pharmaceutical Strategy for the EU

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On 25 November 2020, the European Commission published a proposal for a new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe (“the Strategy”). The Strategy is built around four main objectives, each with an assigned work strand....more

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Medical devices in the EU - Update on EUDAMED database: The first module is here!

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The first module of the European database on medical devices, EUDAMED, also referred to as the Actor registration module, will be made available to EU Member States and economic operators on 1 December 2020....more

The Volkov Law Group

Drug and Medical Device Fraud Risks Increase in Pandemic Era

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The drug and medical device/testing industry is under significant pressure to develop new products to address the COVID-19 pandemic.  The federal government is increasing spending and support of drug and device companies in...more

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FDA Gives Guidance on Reporting Medical Device Shortages

Last week, FDA released guidance for life sciences manufacturers that produce medical devices and components “critical to public health,” including materials that support or sustain life, or are used in emergency care or...more

Jones Day

JONES DAY PRESENTS® Digital Health: Current Trends and Legal Issues

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The adoption of digital health technologies introduces a new range of efficiencies for health care delivery and marks a significant breakthrough in research and development capabilities for the life sciences industry. Jones...more

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Supplying medical devices without CE mark in the Netherlands during COVID-19

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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Dutch Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate grants manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices the temporary opportunity to supply medical devices without a CE mark or without having...more

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European Commission announced its plan to postpone the implementation of the MDR by one year

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The European Commission today announced that it is preparing a proposal to postpone the entry into application of the new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR). The proposed postponement would be for one year....more

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