Diagnostic research encompasses a wide array of tools, including medical devices, imaging techniques, and laboratory tests, all aimed at assessing the accuracy, safety, and effectiveness of diagnosing diseases or conditions. The primary endpoints in diagnostic trials typically test accuracy metrics...
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On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final rule that was initially proposed in September 2023 concerning the regulatory framework for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). Understanding the nuances and implications of these changes is paramount...
Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), manufacturers are required to plan, conduct, and document a clinical evaluation in accordance with Article 61, part A of Annex XI.
As a sponsor wisely noted, “Clinical trials have nothing without participants.” Yet, in a 2023 study, 48% of sites cited patient recruitment and enrollment as a top challenge. The downstream impacts of recruitment challenges are profound for sponsors, sites, and...
Medical devices are ubiquitous — from thermometers, bandages, and dental floss to blood glucose meters, hearing aids, and complex implantable devices such as pacemakers. The latest cutting-edge examples even extend to apps on tablets and PCs that physicians use to...
CE marking is mandatory for marketing medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) in the European single market, comprising all European Union (EU) member states and European Economic Area (EEA) countries. With the introduction of the EU Medical Devices Regulation...
On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made public a potentially game-changing proposal concerning the regulatory framework for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs).
Development of liquid biopsies for early cancer detection requires careful planning. Understanding the regulatory environment and the challenges of conducting the studies needed for approval is integral to success. Here, we review the regulatory pathways for in vitro diagnostics (IVDs)...
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly one in every six deaths. According to a recent paper, an estimated 15% of cancer-related deaths could be avoided by early disease detection.1 However, there are currently very few...