A new LinkedIn group has been formed thx to the support of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)*. The group name is the IEC 60601 series of standards on Medical Electrical Equipment. This group is not just about the 3rd edition
FDA on Quest to Standardize Mandatory MedDvc Labeling
On 4 Jan 2013 the FDA issued, in the Federal Register, a notice of Public Workshop entitled “Accessible Standardized Medical Device Labeling”. FDA indicated the focus of the workshop is to “discuss the growing need for medical device labeling to be
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on MedDvcs Intended for Home Use
On 12 December 2012 the FDA issued a new Draft Guidance for Industry & FDA Staff on Design Considerations (for design and development) for Devices Intended for Home Use.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
EU medical device (MEDDEVs) guidance doc’s newly rls’ed or updated
The following is provided thx to one of Eisner Safety Consultants Associates, Christine Ruther: Below this article from Christine Ruther are several blog postings thx to Erik Vollegbret of Axon Lawyers but to read them you have to go