When it comes to medical devices, regulatory standards are never set in stone. The guidance offered by authorities is ever evolving, as technology advances, new data becomes available and old interpretations become obsolete. As medical device manufacturers innovate,...
Sterilization validation is necessary to bring tissue-based products to market. The U.S. FDA requires it, whether the device functions in vivo or in vitro, so understanding how to ensure sterility is critical. When it comes to living tissue, the process carries an...
The medical device regulatory environment is continuously evolving. As regulatory body expectations become more demanding, manufacturers need to evaluate the safety implications of changes to their devices and processes. Manufacturing modifications are one example...
Regulations published by the International Standards Organization (ISO) provide a global structure for the medical device industry. These standards can affect development timelines for new products and, in some cases, can influence which products a company can keep on...
Writing cleaning instructions for reprocessed medical devices can pose unique challenges during IFU development, but it is critical to get it right the first time. In a recent article for MedTech Intelligence, WuXi AppTec Principal Scientist Dan Fowler dives into...
There's been a significant increase in the prevalence of requests for additional information in recent months, particularly following ISO 10993-18:2020. Collaborating on these responses is the best way to deliver quality answers promptly, and WuXi AppTec Medical...
When it comes to reusable devices, one of the many requirements in medical device development is providing detailed directions of the cleaning methods defined in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Validating those cleaning methods may seem to be a box to check before...
In cases where biocompatibility testing may not entirely mitigate medical device risk, chemical characterization data has become increasingly important. The updates to ISO 10993-18:2020 are applying pressure to supply sufficient chemistry data, meaning the industry...
Staying up to date on regulatory requirements and industry standards can be a challenge with ever-evolving expectations. However, keeping a close eye on changes in standards will insure that your medical device testing stays on track to a successful submission. Today,...
Have you ever wondered “why do labs ask for so much information?” Or “how can we speed up this testing process?” Those two questions actually have a lot to do with each other. The devil is in the detail. Labs need to ask a lot of questions about your device to be able...
Unknowns are Unacceptable explains our risk-based approach to medical device chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment.
