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NAMs for Medical Device Biocompatibility: FDA, EU & ISO 10993 Guide (2026)
NAMs for medical device biocompatibility: FDA roadmap, EU phase-out plan, ISO 10993-5/-10/-23 in vitro alternatives, chemical characterization, and regulatory strategy.
RPM Device Regulatory Pathway: FDA, CMS Reimbursement & EU MDR (2026)
RPM device regulation: FDA classification, CMS 2026 CPT codes (99445, 99470), reimbursement rates, SaMD, EU MDR pathway, and commercialization strategy for connected monitoring devices.
Abbott Libre Duo CE Mark: Dual Glucose-Ketone CGM Strategy (2026)
Abbott Libre Duo CE mark analysis covering the first continuous glucose-ketone sensor, dual-analyte regulatory strategy, CGM competition, FDA pathway, and wearable convergence.
EU Digital Product Passport for Medical Devices: ESPR, Batteries, and UDI
Guide to EU Digital Product Passport requirements for medical devices, including ESPR scope, battery passports, UDI/EUDAMED links, standards, and timelines.
Liquid Biopsy and Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Tests: FDA, IVDR Regulatory Pathway
Regulatory guide to liquid biopsy and MCED tests, including FDA pathways, Breakthrough designation, companion diagnostics, EU IVDR classification, clinical evidence, and key market players.
EUDAMED Mandatory Registration: May 28, 2026 Deadlines and UDI Steps
Guide to mandatory EUDAMED registration from May 28, 2026, including actor registration, UDI/device data, certificate linkage, legacy device deadlines, and action steps.
Waters-BD Biosciences $18.8B Merger: Life Science Tools Deal Guide
Analysis of Waters' $18.8B BD Biosciences combination, covering deal structure, analytical platforms, diagnostics synergies and impact on device and IVD manufacturers.
Boston Scientific-Bolt $900M Deal: IVL Market and FDA Strategy
Analysis of Boston Scientific's up to $900M Bolt Medical acquisition, laser-based IVL technology, FDA 510(k) pathway, RESTORE and FRACTURE trials, Shockwave competition, and calcified artery market.
J&J DePuy Synthes Sale: Orthopedics Divestiture and MedTech Spinoff Guide
Analysis of J&J's DePuy Synthes separation and potential $20B+ sale, covering the 2025-2027 timeline, orthopedics revenue, VELYS robotics, buyer options, and medtech divestiture trends.
DePuy Synthes Gemtrack RF Tracking Deal: Orthopedic Robotics Impact
Analysis of DePuy Synthes' Gemtrack RF tracking deal, including VELYS strategy, competition with Mako and ROSA, J&J portfolio options, orthopedic robotics growth, and regulatory considerations.
IV-to-Subcutaneous Shift: OBDS Regulatory Strategy Guide (2026)
Analysis of the IV-to-subcutaneous shift in biologics, covering on-body delivery systems, OBDS combination product pathways, human factors, and market drivers.
Olympus Acquires BioProtect for $270M: Balloon Spacer Market and Strategy
Analysis of Olympus's $270M BioProtect acquisition, including balloon spacer technology, prostate cancer radiation use, FDA 510(k) strategy, competitors, and commercialization impact.
Haemonetics Acquires Vivasure Medical: Vascular Closure Deal Guide
Review Haemonetics' Vivasure acquisition, PerQseal Elite bioabsorbable closure technology, PMA pathway, CE Mark status, ELITE data, and large-bore closure competition.
Boston Scientific-Penumbra $14.5B Deal: Thrombectomy and Neurovascular Strategy
Analysis of Boston Scientific's $14.5B Penumbra acquisition, including CAVT technology, STORM-PE evidence, neurovascular re-entry, competitive impact, and thrombectomy market strategy.
Connected Autoinjectors and Smart Pens: Drug Delivery Pathways in 2026
Regulatory guide to connected autoinjectors and smart pens, covering FDA 510(k), De Novo, EU MDR classification, SaMD accessory issues, cybersecurity, and human factors.
EU MDR Article 10a: Supply Chain Discontinuation and Shortage Prevention
Learn when manufacturers must report device interruptions under EU MDR Article 10a, who to notify, required data, supply chain flow, and 2026 guidance.
EU MIR Form 7.3.1 Mandatory Update: What Changed From Version 7.2.1 and How to Prepare
Prepare for EU MIR Form 7.3.1, mandatory from May 1, 2026, including changes from 7.2.1, reportability fields, UDI issuing entity selection, EUDAMED XML, and vigilance updates.
EU MDR Article 59 National Derogation: CE Marking Exemptions
Practical guide to MDR Article 59 national derogations, including when non-CE-marked devices may be authorized, how reviews work, and manufacturer strategy.
EU Reference Laboratories for IVDR Class D IVDs: EURL Guide
Guide to EU Reference Laboratories under IVDR Article 100 for Class D IVDs, including rollout, affected categories, performance verification, batch testing, and manufacturer preparation.
Single-Use Device Reprocessing and Medtech Sustainability Guide
Assess single-use device reprocessing, circular economy benefits, hospital savings, carbon reduction, AMDR data, lifecycle evidence, EU MDR controls, and business case.