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
L. Eisner Talk 13 Dec on IEC 60601-1, 3rd ed. – US, EU, Japan, Brazil, & Canada National Implementation
Leo Eisner will be speaking on “IEC 60601–1, 3rd Edition – Where Do We Stand on National Implementation?” via FX Conferences on Dec 13, 2012 at 11:00AM – Noon (Pacific), 2:00PM – 3:00PM (Eastern). He will be discussing the National
Eisner Safety Consultants to Restart Monthly Newsletter Service
It has been over 2 years since we sent out our last newsletter. Our apologies. We have decided to send out a monthly update of our blog posts for each month which are all located at www.EisnerSafety.com/Industry_News/. We have been working
JIS T 0601-1:2012 Just Published (Japan’s National Version of IEC 60601-1:2005)
On June 1, 2012 Japan issued their national version of IEC 60601-1:2005 (or 3rd ed.). The transition period has started as of June 1, 2012 but I am still determining what products under Japan’s MHLW’s (Ministry of Health, Labour
Japan Roll Out of 3-Tiered Review System for Medical Devices
Japan Rolls Out Three-Tiered Review System For Medical Devices The Gray Sheet article (posted on Medical Devices Today website) on Japan’s roll out of a new three-track medical device review system. The tracks will be brand-new, improved and “me-too” devices.