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FDA finalizes RRA manufacturing inspection guidance as US focuses on supply chain security

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued final guidance entitled “Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments,” which explains the agency's plans to continue utilizing its records request authority and virtual...more

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FDA finalizes cyber device “select updates” guidance, potentially affecting substantial equivalence findings for 510(k)s

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized its March 2024 select updates to its guidance "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions” (“Premarket...more

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FDA Finalizes Guidance on Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final guidance for industry entitled “Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments – Questions and Answers” on June 26, 2025. Initially published in draft format in July 2022...more

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FDA Finalizes Cybersecurity Premarket Guidance: What It Means for Medical Device Makers

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The FDA has finalized its guidance on cybersecurity for medical device premarket submissions, providing additional insight into the agency’s expectations for how manufacturers integrate cybersecurity risk management into...more

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FDA Requesting Comments on Proposed Guidance Regarding 510(k) Transfers

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued draft guidance (the “510(k) Transfer Guidance”) related to the transfer of a Premarket Notification (510(k)) Clearance. The 510(k) Transfer Guidance...more

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MDCG published new guidance on the interplay between the MDR & IVDR and the AI Act

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On 19 June 2025, the Medical Device Coordination Group (“MDCG”) published new guidance on the interplay between the MDR & IVDR and the AI Act (MDCG 2025-6). The document provides a first set of answers to the most frequently...more

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New MDCG guidance clarifies rules for medical device software available on online platforms

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The Medical Device Coordination Group (“MDCG”) has issued guidance on the safe making available of medical device software (“MDSW”) apps on online platforms (MDCG 2025-4). MDCG 2025-4 outlines the regulatory roles of online...more

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FDA finalizes 2025 Q-Submission Guidance, streamlining interactions for device sponsors and proposes electronic submission mandate...

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On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final version of its guidance “Requests for Feedback and Meetings for Medical Device Submissions: The Q-Submission Program,” offering an expanded framework...more

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Discretionary Denials in Action: iRhythm Technologies Inc. v. Welch Allyn Inc.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) Acting Director’s recent decision to deny institution of inter partes review (“IPR”) in iRhythm Technologies Inc. v. Welch Allyn Inc. offers valuable lessons for both patent...more

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Be vigilant: new post-market surveillance requirements for medical devices in Great Britain take effect

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The Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024 (PMSR), which were passed into law on 22 October 2024, came into force today (16 June 2025), amending the UK’s Medical...more

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Key Takeaways from the AI Trends in Medical Devices Panel at the 2025 FDLI Annual Conference

Ariel Seeley served on the panel titled AI Trends in Medical Devices: Global Developments, FDA Policies, and Software as a Medical Device at the 2025 Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) Annual Conference. The panel provided an...more

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Navigating FDA’s Evolving Approach to Guidance Publication for Medical Products

Guidance development and publication from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long been considered an essential element of medical product development, approval, and regulation. While temporary pauses in guidance...more

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FDA clarifies 510(k) clearance transfer rules in new Q&A guidance

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new Q&A draft guidance on the “Transfer of a Premarket Notification (510(k)) Clearance,” which provides information on the most frequently asked questions regarding...more

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FDA Issues Two Guidances For the Device Q-Sub Process

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CDRH and CBER Release Final Guidance for the Q-Submission Program and Draft Guidance for PreSTAR - On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and Center...more

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FDA’s AI-Assisted Review: The Next Stage of Regulated Product Evaluation

On June 2, 2025, FDA announced the launch of Elsa, a generative AI tool designed to “help employees—from scientific reviewers to investigators—work more efficiently.” Per FDA, the tool “modernizes agency functions and...more

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Key Messaging from ‘Aging Technology, Emerging Threats: Examining Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Legacy Medical Devices’

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On April 1, 2025, the subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in legacy medical devices. The hearing was largely a...more

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FDA Reveals AI Development Cheat Sheet in Highly Anticipated Draft Guidances

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Early in the new year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two anticipated draft guidance documents focused on artificial intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle...more

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CMS Proposes Guidance on Use of Real World Data for Coverage with Evidence Development

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Real world data (RWD), which is data from actual patient treatments, provides valuable information on safety and effectiveness of innovative new health technologies, often at significantly lower cost than evidence generated...more

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MHRA publishes guidance on to new UK medical device post-market surveillance requirements

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a suite of guidance specifically designed to help medical device manufacturers understand and prepare for the new post-market surveillance (“PMS”)...more

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FDA Issues New Recommendations on Use of AI for Medical Devices, Drugs, and Biologics

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In its most recent effort to keep pace with advancing technology, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued two draft guidances on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of drugs, biologics,...more

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How to (Finally) Get Your SIUU Out: FDA Issues Final Guidance on Communicating Off-Label Scientific Information

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On January 7, 2025, FDA announced the availability of a final guidance document titled “Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical...more

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FDA Publishes Guidance on Medical Device Shortages During Public Health Emergencies

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Our FDA/Food, Drug & Device and Health Care teams discuss new guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on federal notification requirements for medical device manufacturing shortages during public health...more

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FDA's Final Guidance Provides Practical Approach for AI-Enabled Devices Implementing Post-Market Modifications

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As a streamlined method for obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") authorization of post-market functionality, FDA issued final guidance recommending the information to include in a Predetermined Change Control...more

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AI-Powered Medical Devices Bring Patent and Regulatory Pitfalls

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Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the medical device industry. Simultaneously, companies are working to gain Food and Drug Administration approval and obtain intellectual property protection for...more

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FDA Issues Guidance Intended to Diversify and Enhance Clinical Trial Participation

On June 28, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released draft guidance for industry, titled Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies (the...more

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