Mid-project design changes can significantly delay or derail regulatory approvals. This is because they alter the validated product definition, thereby requiring new risk assessments, verification/validation, and updates to technical documentation. Hence, they often...
A pacemaker is a small, implanted device used to treat heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). Thus, a pacemaker has a considerable impact in the cardiovascular field of medicine. Starting a pacemaker manufacturing business in India is a highly lucrative opportunity. It...
India’s catheter manufacturing business market shows strong potential. It is driven by rising demand for vascular access and urinary catheters and government incentives for medical devices. India currently imports a significant share of catheters. Hence, local...
To launch your medical device in US, you will require FDA medical device approval. Broadly classified there are three types of FDA regulatory pathways, namely 510(k), De Novo, PMA, for FDA medical device approval. It is important to choose the correct regulatory...
Identifying the correct predicate device is the first critical step in US FDA 510(k) submission. The FDA authorities evaluate whether your device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device you have mentioned in the application. If it is equivalent, then your...
With increasing complexity of FDA regulated products and critical nature of patient safety, proper management of product recalls is essential. Hence, understanding US FDA product recalls is of vital importance to remain compliant. A US FDA product recall is an...