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CT, MRI & Fluoroscopy FDA Recalls: Siemens, Philips & GE Teardown
A safety teardown of CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy recalls. We review Siemens, Philips, and GE recall volumes, magnet venting risks, and cybersecurity issues.
FDA Medical Device Product Codes: Analysis of 7,075 Classification Codes
A data-driven analysis of the FDA Medical Device Classification Database. We parse 7,075 product codes by class, specialty panel, and submission type.
FDA Anesthesia Machine Recalls: GE, Dräger & Getinge MAUDE Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning teardown of FDA anesthesia system recalls and MAUDE adverse events, analyzing GE Carestation, Dräger Atlan, and Getinge Flow.
FDA Heart Valve Recalls: Edwards, Medtronic & Abbott MAUDE Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning teardown of FDA heart valve recalls and MAUDE database adverse events, analyzing Class I events and common failure modes.
FDA OTC Hearing Aid Regulation: Product Codes & MAUDE Adverse Events
A comprehensive B2B regulatory guide to the FDA OTC hearing aid framework. Details product codes, 510(k) exemptions, conditions for sale, and MAUDE data.
Disposable Circumcision Devices: FDA 510(k) Pathways & Clinical Evidence
An in-depth regulatory and clinical analysis of disposable circumcision devices (staplers, clamps, and rings), detailing FDA product codes, clinical trials, and market entry due diligence.
Endovenous Laser Ablation: Device Strategy, Accessory Clearance & Economic Optimization
A comprehensive guide to endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) device strategy, covering FDA product codes (OCL vs. GEX), CPT procedure volumes, and razor-and-blade economics.
Managing End-of-Service (EOS) Medical Equipment: Lifecycle Risks & HTM Fleet Controls
A data-driven playbook for managing aging multi-brand ultrasound fleets after receiving an OEM End-of-Service (EOS) letter, detailing safety statistics, tender data, and parts planning.
Medical Device Clinical Trials on ClinicalTrials.gov by the Numbers (2026)
A deep quantitative teardown of the ClinicalTrials.gov database for medical devices. Analysis of phase NA dominance, results-reporting compliance, sponsor classes, and decadal growth trends.
Medical Device Right to Repair: What FDA, FTC, and the Docket Record Actually Say
An evidence-based regulatory analysis of the medical device right-to-repair debate, detailing key agency findings, Regulations.gov dockets, and compliance boundaries.
Medical Device Open Payments by the Numbers: $1.20B CMS Teardown (2026)
A deep quantitative teardown of the CMS Open Payments database for medical devices. Analysis of general payments, royalty dominance, specialty concentrations, and top manufacturer footprints.
Single-Use NPWT Devices: FDA Registration, CMS Coding & the Disposable Shift
A comprehensive guide to single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) systems, covering FDA product codes, CPT/HCPCS reimbursement, and business strategies.
Ultrasound Board-Level Failure Patterns: An HTM Field Guide to Root-Cause Diagnosis
A comprehensive HTM guide mapping ultrasound console symptoms to board-level failures (PSU, beamformer, motherboard) with FMECA data and repair-vs-replace rules.
Ultrasound Probe Repair vs Replace: An HTM Decision Framework With MAUDE Evidence
A detailed guide for HTM and biomedical engineering teams to evaluate whether to repair or replace diagnostic ultrasound transducers based on failure modes, safety risks, and compliance.
FDA De Novo Database Teardown: Grants by Year, Panel, and Pathway (1997-2025)
A deep quantitative teardown of the FDA De Novo database. Analysis of annual grant trends, review timelines, advisory panel distributions, and the strategic cost-benefit of the pathway.
Medical Device Classification Compared: FDA vs EU MDR vs UK vs IMDRF
A comparative guide to medical device risk classification across the US (FDA), EU (MDR), UK (MHRA), and IMDRF frameworks, featuring worked examples of classification divergence.
Coronary & Peripheral Stent Recalls: Boston Scientific, Abbott & Medtronic Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning deep dive into FDA stent recalls and MAUDE adverse event reports. Analyzes 131 recalls, common failure modes, and recent 2025-2026 high-acuity events.
ESU Recalls: ConMed, Stryker, Megadyne & Olympus Surgical-Fire and Burn Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning deep dive into FDA electrosurgical unit (ESU) recalls and MAUDE adverse event reports. Analyzes 640 recalls, surgical fire risks, and QMS implications.
External Defibrillator & AED Recalls: ZOLL, Stryker, Philips & Cardiac Science Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning teardown of automated external defibrillator (AED) and external defibrillator recalls and MAUDE events. Analyzes 373 recalls, common failure modes, and QMS implications.
Custom-Made Medical Devices Under EU MDR: Annex XIII and the FDA Exemption
A complete guide to custom-made medical devices under EU MDR Annex XIII. Learn about the manufacturer statement, MDCG 2021-3, and FDA CDE comparison.