If you develop or manufacture in-vitro diagnostic products, you know the May 2022 roll-out date for the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) is just around the corner. But what, exactly, does that mean? In this resource...
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If you develop or manufacture in-vitro diagnostic products, you know the May 2022 roll-out date for the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) is just around the corner. But what, exactly, does that mean? Many of our...
The strongest foundation for successful widespread marketing of any diagnostic is evidence of clinical utility. Clinical validation – determining a test’s ability to diagnose a health condition or predict risk of clinical outcomes – may fail to convince physicians and...
Regulatory approval is the final hurdle sponsors face when launching an in vitro diagnostic (IVD). After spending many years and millions of dollars on development, it can prove frustrating when the finish is in sight, but there are barriers to...
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Premier Insight 280: Engineering a PMA Study
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most deadly form of cancer – although it is among the most curable and the easiest to detect in its early stages. The reason: patients notoriously avoid colonoscopy, placing themselves at unnecessary risk.
Background Point-of-care (POC) tests offer significant convenience for patients and physicians, as well as cost-savings for payers. Yet, achieving regulatory approval can be daunting. Sponsors not only have to show safety and efficacy, they have to prove that the test...
Compliance with the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) is a significant undertaking that requires cross-functional collaboration. In this post, we explore key activities involved in strategic planning for compliance. Establishing a leadership team Good leadership is essential for managing the...
With the looming deadline for compliance with the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), device manufacturers face a host of questions about how to prepare their existing products for compliance. In this post, we provide answers to top questions about EU...