This post deals with the FDA’s Draft Guidance on Home Use Devices. But it is a two for one (two articles and a note from Leo Eisner about the draft guidance to be aware of so really a 3 for
AAMINews on IEC60601-1 Amendment 1
AAMI News: Jan 2013: Excellent Article on Amendment 1 (A1) to IEC 60601-1 Underscores Role of Safety in Device Design.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on MedDvcs Intended for Home Use
On 12 December 2012 the FDA issued a new Draft Guidance for Industry & FDA Staff on Design Considerations (for design and development) for Devices Intended for Home Use. Back in April 2010 the FDA launched the Medical Device Home
GHTF has transitioned to IMDRF
As of November 2012 the GHTF (Global Harmonization Task Force) is no longer operating as evidenced by several pieces of information. In it’s place the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) is working to “build on the strong foundation of
Update Notice on IEC 60601-1:2012 Consolidated 3.1 Ed.
Update Notice #1 on IEC 60601-1:2012 Consolidated 3.1 Edition – 18 Oct 2012 On August 20, 2012 IEC released the consolidated edition 3.1 of IEC 60601-1:2012 which is a combination of IEC 60601-1:2005 (also known as 3rd ed. of IEC