Choosing which type of intellectual property (IP) protection is right for your medical device is not always easy, especially when a device is eligible for more than one type of protection. This ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categorizes medical devices into three classes based on the level of risk the devices pose to patients and users. Image Credit: IGORdeyka/Shutterstock.com ...

The three main types of crutches are axillary, forearm, and platform. The type a person requires will depend on their needs and physical capabilities, as each assists movement in different ways.

An estimated two million different types of medical devices are in the global market today, according to the World Health Organization. 1 From pacemakers to continuous glucose monitors, healthcare ...

Here’s a quick breakdown of formal and informal audits: Audit (formal) – the annual ritual of providing objective evidence that a quality system is established, followed and effective. A good quality ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Wednesday ordered makers of 25 types of medical devices to supply safety and effectiveness data so the government can decide whether the products must undergo ...

Medical alert systems are devices that help people with disabilities. They can also assist older adults who live alone in dealing with emergencies. They connect directly with emergency services and ...

Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals. By Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced that Dr.