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Podcast: Talking the cure

Our team is always thinking about how to foresee and conquer the most significant industry issues facing our clients. In 2020, we launched the podcast "Talking the Cure" where we cover...

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FDA device software premarket submission content guidance re-categorizes documentation requirements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued the final guidance, Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions, which provides an updated framework by which...

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The next era of digital therapeutics

Products incorporating artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms have enormous potential for health care. The power of AI can enhance the capabilities of software that has ...

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FDA promotes pre-approval for changes to AI devices via Predetermined Change Control Plans

On March 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft guidance that proposes recommendations on the types of information that should be included in a Predetermined Change ...

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U.S. FDA regulatory insights: the seemingly shifting landscape of clinical decision support

Clinical decision support (CDS) software has lately been a focus of discussion between FDA, industry, and other interested parties. CDS tools assist clinicians by analyzing patient data and ...

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FDA to regulate more AI & software tools as devices, guidance indicates

In the waning days of FDA’s fiscal year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the greatly anticipated final guidance “Clinical Decision Support Software,”...

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FDA launches list of AI and machine learning-enabled medical devices

Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shared online its list of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)-enabled devices that are legally marketed in the U.S....

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After a long and winding road, FDA finalizes much-debated “intended use” rule

On August 2, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule to amend its “intended use” regulations, codified at 21 CFR § 801.4 for medical...

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HHS withdraws proposal to exempt 84 medical device types from FDA 510(k) process

On April 16, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a notice of withdrawal of their January 15 proposal to exempt 84 medical ...

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