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A Whole New World for Laboratory Developed Tests – FDA Proposes End to Its Longstanding Policy of Enforcement Discretion

Hall Render

On September 29, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced the issuance of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) to expand the FDA’s regulatory scope over in vitro diagnostics products (“IVDs”) to specifically address Laboratory Developed Tests (“LDTs”).

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Prescriptions Are Up, Health Services Utilization Down, and GLP-1s Are a Major Growth Driver: IQVIA’s 2024 Update

Health Populi

The annual report details trends in health services utilization, the use of prescription drugs, patient financing of those costs, the drivers underpinning the medicines spending, and an outlook to 2028. Oncology and obesity will drive significant growth through 2028, IQVIA expects.

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From Discretion to Regulation: What FDA’s Final Rule Means for Laboratory Developed Tests

Hall Render

In April 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Final Rule amending the definition of in vitro diagnostics products (“IVDs”) found in 21 C.F.R. Stage 3: Effective May 6, 2027 Three years after the Final Rule’s publication, the FDA will enforce all remaining quality system requirements (under 21 C.F.R.

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Connected Medical Devices—the Next Target for Ransomware Attacks

Healthcare IT Today

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized the problem and issued multiple guidance documents over the years—as recently as this March —to ensure the cybersecurity of medical devices. Although none of the FDA recommendations are legally enforceable, device manufacturers no longer have a choice but to comply.

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Advances in Early Diagnosis

Healthcare IT Today

Nutromics’s measurement solution will be available commercially in 2028. This diagnostic tool is a big advance, and won FDA approval in 2022. Having completed their clinical study, Cordio Medical is submitting the app for FDA approval. They plan many other applications for the Nutromics patch. This can save lives.

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A Step-by-step guide to Medical Device Quality System Management

Dot Compliance

The two most relevant quality regulations for medical device manufacturers are the FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and the ISO 13485:2016. The QMS supports the manufacturers, leading to ISO confirmation and FDA compliance. The FDA 21 CFR Part 820 is the mandatory standard for medical devices distributed in the US.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary for May and June 2024

SQA

Processes and Practices Applicable to Bioresearch Monitoring Inspections, Draft Guidelines for Industry, 04 June 2024 The FDA is announcing the availability of draft guidelines for industry entitled Processes and Practices Applicable to Bioresearch Monitoring Inspections. The deadline to submit feedback for this plan is 25 July 2024.

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