• 2023-08-23 06:27:14

Qualtech highlights the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding medical devices and patient well-being, emphasizing the potential risks posed by connectivity and the need for stringent measures to counteract vulnerabilities. We emphasize the collaborative efforts required among medical device stakeholders to establish and maintain robust security standards. This QT analysis revisits a previous cybersecurity article with a focus on recent developments in Japan, China, and Singapore.

• 2023-08-23 06:20:33

The Australian government has extended medical device reform deadlines due to the EU MDR transition, enabling manufacturers to obtain EU MDR certificates and sponsors to engage with the TGA under the new regulations until July 1, 2029. This adjustment aligns with the EU MDR transition's conclusion on December 31, 2028.

• 2023-08-23 06:16:37

Center for Medical Device Standardization Administration NMPA forwarded the notice of the National Electrical Equipment In Medical Practice Standardization Technical Committee on carrying out a survey for the implementation of the GB 9706.224-2021 "Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-24: Special Requirements for Basic Safety and Basic Performance of Infusion Pumps and Infusion Controllers" and GB 9706.1-2020 "Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Basic Performance".

• 2023-08-23 06:09:04

Due to Regulation (EU) 2023/607, the transition period is extended. Some timelines of the related factsheet or guidance are modified accordingly.

• 2023-08-23 06:00:06

The Medical Device Authority's (MDA) approach to expired EC Certificates for New Registration and Re-Registration of Medical Devices has been loosened. In line with Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC, MDA recognizes the EC Certificate (CE Marking) as one of the approved types of conformity assessment procedures by way of verification process for the purpose of medical device registration in Malaysia.

• 2023-08-23 05:47:28

The Medical Device Authority (MDA) arranged a conference where they made announcements on the implementation of the BayarNow system, creating an E-Certificate, speeding up the registration system, and establishing a relationship with MITI to help the industry.

• 2023-08-23 05:30:31

Effective July 1, 2023, COVID-19 diagnostic tests for professional use and self-test kits that were previously authorized under the Pandemic Special Access Route (PSAR) should now be registered through full-fledged product registration. In addition, validation requirement documents for each product type for professional use only and self-test kits were also issued by HSA.

• 2023-08-23 05:04:48

The US FDA has taken a significant step towards enhancing medical standards and knowledge sharing for improved healthcare. They have recently updated their Recognized Consensus Standards database to grant full recognition to ISO 22441:2022, a pivotal sterilization standard. Additionally, the FDA has included two Technical Information Reports (TIR), namely AAMI TIR104:2022 and AAMI TIR17:2019/(R)2020, demonstrating their dedication to advancing medical practices and spreading knowledge in the healthcare field.

• 2023-07-24 10:42:16

Congratulations to our first PhD internship program candidate!! Graduating with PhD degree!

• 2023-03-29 09:15:15

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