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Industry News

Top Medical Device Companies in 2026: Revenue Rankings, Market Share, and Industry Trends

2026 ranking of the largest medical device companies by revenue, with market share context, strategic shifts, and growth drivers across global medtech.

510(k)

How Much Does a 510(k) Cost? Complete 2026 Budget Breakdown

Budget a 510(k) submission with 2026 FDA user fees, testing, consulting, hidden costs, small business savings, and practical cost-control strategies.

Regulatory

FDA Breakthrough Device Designation: Program Guide for 2026

Guide to FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in 2026, including eligibility criteria, Q-Submission application steps, program benefits, timelines, statistics, and pathway strategy.

Regulatory

FDA Medical Device Recalls: Corrections, Removals, and Classification

Guide to FDA medical device recalls under 21 CFR 7, 806, and 810, including voluntary and mandatory recalls, Class I/II/III classification, reporting, strategy, and compliance.

Regulatory

FDA Pre-Submission Guide: Get Feedback Before a Device Submission

Guide to FDA's Q-Submission program for medical devices, including Pre-Subs, Submission Issue Requests, Information Meetings, feedback requests, content, timelines, fees, and meeting strategy.

Regulatory

FDA Medical Device Reporting: Adverse Event Rules Under 21 CFR Part 803

Guide to FDA Medical Device Reporting under 21 CFR Part 803, including reportable events, 30-day and 5-day deadlines, eMDR submissions, MAUDE, and enforcement risk.

Quality Systems

Medical Device Change Control: FDA and EU MDR Requirements

Guide to medical device change control for design, process, and regulatory changes, including FDA QMSR, EU MDR significant changes, Notified Body notification, and best practices.

Standards & Testing

Medical Device Shelf Life and Stability Testing Guide

Plan shelf life and stability testing for medical devices, including ASTM F1980 accelerated aging, real-time studies, sterile barrier testing, packaging validation, and expiration dating.

EU MDR / IVDR

Medical Device Technical File: EU MDR Documentation Guide

Prepare EU MDR technical documentation for medical devices, including Annex II and III content, FDA DHF comparisons, STED format, ISO 13485 files, and practical assembly steps.

Clinical Evidence

Medical Device Clinical Trials: FDA IDE Requirements Guide

Understand FDA IDE requirements, 21 CFR 812 risk categories, study design, ISO 14155 alignment, submission steps, costs, and clinical trial timelines.

Companion Diagnostics

Companion Diagnostics (CDx): Regulatory Pathways, Development, and Market Access

Guide to companion diagnostic regulation, including FDA approval pathways, EU IVDR requirements, therapeutic co-development, PMA and De Novo strategy, and market access evidence.

Labeling & UDI

Medical Device Labeling & UDI System: The Complete Regulatory Guide

Understand FDA and EU MDR labeling requirements, UDI system setup, GUDID submissions, global UDI harmonization, compliance checklists, and common pitfalls.

Policy & Legislation

Medical Device Policy & Legislation: Key Laws Shaping the Industry in 2026

Track medical device policy in 2026, from MDUFA V and VALID Act debates to EU MDR implementation, AI regulation, and global trends affecting market access.

Point-of-Care Testing

Point-of-Care Testing (POCT): Regulatory Requirements, CLIA Waivers, and Market Trends

Guide to point-of-care testing regulation, including CLIA waivers, FDA pathways, EU IVDR classification, quality management, and near-patient market trends.

Sustainability & ESG

Sustainability & ESG in Medical Devices: Regulations and Best Practices

How sustainability, ESG reporting, and circular economy reshape medical device design, manufacturing, EU CSRD compliance, and lifecycle strategy.

Regulatory

510(k) Predicate Devices: How to Find, Evaluate, and Select the Right Predicate

Step-by-step guide to finding and selecting predicate devices for FDA 510(k) submissions — search strategies, substantial equivalence criteria, split predicates, and common selection mistakes.

Regulatory

FDA 510(k) Database: How to Search, Find Predicates, and Use Clearance Data

Step-by-step guide to searching the FDA 510(k) database — finding predicate devices, reading clearance summaries, using openFDA API, and leveraging 510(k) data for regulatory strategy.

Regulatory

FDA Class I Medical Devices: General Controls, Exemptions, and Regulatory Requirements

The complete guide to FDA Class I medical devices — general controls, 510(k) exemptions, GMP requirements, device listing, and what 'low risk' really means for regulatory compliance.

Regulatory

FDA Class II Medical Devices: 510(k), Special Controls, and Rules

Everything you need to know about FDA Class II medical devices — special controls, 510(k) requirements, exemptions, device examples, and how to navigate the regulatory pathway.

Regulatory

FDA Class III Medical Devices: PMA, Clinical Evidence, and Approval

The complete guide to FDA Class III medical devices — PMA applications, clinical trial requirements, pre-amendment devices, user fees, and what makes Class III the highest-risk regulatory category.