MedTech World is a global summit that brings together leading companies, startups, investors, healthcare professionals, and the media to share health-tech ideas. It offers a platform where healthcare professionals can explore and help shape products that will impact the future of medicine. One of our panel sessions at the November 2022 Malta Week was themed: … Continued
In his keynote at the Med-Tech World conference this week Hon. Alex Agius Saliba, MEP, spoke about the importance of having a common passion for a brighter, more innovative future for healthcare. Technology is so important to improve quality of life, he went on to say. “I am intrigued by the med tech industry, because … Continued
Medical devices based on artificial intelligence (AI) present a unique set of challenges for regulators, with no comprehensive standards in place to address the issue. It’s an issue that the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has recognised. Currently, the regulatory requirements in the European Union (EU) and other major medical markets do not address … Continued
Medtronic issued an urgent warning to alert consumers to this risk and offer advice. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Tuesday regarding the vulnerability of some insulin pump devices made by Medtronic (MDT.N) to cyberattacks and the possibility that hackers could interfere with insulin delivery by gaining access to the device. … Continued
“We know a lot about the risks of recreational use. We know next to nothing about the risks of medical marijuana. So we absolutely do need research.” Dr David Casarett Medical cannabis in migraine treatment Scientists at the University of Arizona have found evidence supporting the use of medical cannabis for the treatment of migraine. … Continued
A new draft guidance from the FDA recommends sponsors develop and submit a Race and Ethnicity Diversity Plan Researches and clinical trials are the backbones of medicine – and if medicine is for all, then the topic of discussion is pertinent. Long-established social and economic inequalities increase the health risks and vulnerabilities for Blacks, Indigenous, … Continued
Experience the largest most forward-thinking Med-Tech conference of the year globally Med-Tech is shaping up to be a cracking success, with a great line-up of speakers and exhibitors prepared to wow the delegates in attendance. Starting off smack-bang in the middle of Malta Week on the 17th November, Med-Tech will be taking place at the … Continued
The Food and Drug Administration believes barrier-free hearing aids could increase accessibility and boost the economy The FDA has proposed the creation of a whole new category of hearing aids that can be purchased without providing a medical exam or having them fitted by an audiologist. Over-the-counter hearing aids seek to be an affordable barrier-free … Continued
Based on its intended function and the associated hazards, the MDR classifies devices into four groups, classes I, IIa, IIb and III In their technical documentation, manufacturers must suggest and justify the risk class of their products. In the MDR annex, guidelines for categorization have already been established by the European Union. The advice of … Continued
The AMA Journal of Ethics has taken an analytical view of the US medical device regulation, raising doubts on the FDA’s balance between innovation promotion and patient protection Ariel Wampler of Lahey Hospital in Massachusetts, an expert on cosmetic and reconstructive operations, provided statistics on regulation, usage, and effects of medical devices. Although most statistics … Continued
