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Regulatory

MDUFA VI: FDA Device User Fees and 2027-2032 Reauthorization

Guide to MDUFA VI for 2027-2032, covering FDA device user fee changes, CDRH staffing, real-world evidence provisions, fee projections, and preparation steps.

Regulatory

FDA Workforce Cuts and Medical Device Regulatory Timelines in 2026

How FDA and CDRH staffing reductions may affect 510(k) reviews, pre-submission meetings, MDUFA goals, and regulatory planning for device companies.

Commercialization

GLP-1 Drug Delivery Devices: Combination Product Pathways 2026

Guide to the GLP-1 drug delivery device ecosystem, including auto-injector pens, oral delivery, combination product pathways, FDA, EU MDR, and market outlook.

Regulatory

Best Regulatory Intelligence Software for Medical Devices 2026

Independent comparison of regulatory intelligence software for medical device and IVD teams, covering RegDesk, IQVIA, Cortellis, Obsidian, Basil Systems, ArisGlobal, Freyr, and Veeva.

Reimbursement & Market Access

CMS-FDA RAPID Coverage Pathway: Fast-Track Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough Devices

Explains the 2026 CMS-FDA RAPID pathway for Breakthrough Devices, including Medicare coverage timing, eligibility, IDE study planning, and manufacturer preparation.

Digital Health & AI

FDA General Wellness Policy for Wearables: 2026 Non-Device Guide

Guide to FDA's 2026 General Wellness policy for wearable devices, including non-regulated wellness criteria, physiologic parameter examples, claim boundaries, and compliance steps.

Industry News

Medical Device Trade Shows & Conferences 2026: The Complete Global Calendar

Plan 2026 medical device trade show attendance with dates, locations, and event focus for MEDICA, MD&M West, AdvaMed, RAPS, DeviceTalks, and other global conferences.

Industry News

Regulatory Affairs Career Guide for Medical Devices: Paths, Salaries, Skills

Career guide for medical device regulatory affairs, covering role progression, salary ranges, RAC certification, core skills, and entry strategies for 2026.

Reimbursement & Market Access

Australia Medical Device Registration Cost: Sponsor Pricing Guide (2026)

Buyer-side guide to Australia medical device registration costs, sponsor pricing models, flat fees versus hourly billing, and 3-year cash flow for ARTG inclusion across device classes.

Regulatory

Bangladesh DGDA Medical Device Registration Guide

Guide to Bangladesh DGDA device registration, covering Class A-D classification, Recipe Approval, registration, representative duties, import licensing, Bengali labeling, fees, and timelines.

ANVISA

Brazil Medical Device Registration Cost: BRH Pricing Guide (2026)

Buyer-side guide to Brazil medical device registration costs, BRH pricing models, hourly versus flat fees, and 3-year cash flow for Class I/II notifications and Class III/IV registrations.

Regulatory

Colombia Medical Device Registration Cost 2026: INVIMA Rep Pricing Guide

Buyer-side guide to Colombia Representative pricing models, comparing hourly, annual, and flat-fee registration costs with 3-year cash flow examples.

Regulatory

Costa Rica Medical Device Registration: Ministry of Health Guide

Guide to Costa Rica medical device registration through the Ministry of Health, covering classification, Spanish documents, legal and technical review, fees, timelines, and import permits.

Reimbursement & Market Access

CPT, HCPCS, and ICD Coding Strategy for Medical Devices: Reimbursement Pathway Guide

Guide to CPT, HCPCS, and ICD coding strategy for medical device reimbursement, including when to seek new codes, AMA and CMS processes, payment systems, and market access planning.

EU MDR / IVDR

EU Medical Device Registration Cost 2026: EC REP Pricing Models

Buyer-side breakdown of EU medical device registration costs in 2026, comparing EC REP hourly, registration-plus-annual, and flat-fee pricing with three-year scenarios.

Regulatory

Hong Kong Medical Device Registration Cost and LRP Pricing 2026

Compare Hong Kong MDACS registration and LRP pricing models, including flat fees, hourly billing, 3-year cash flow, government fee status, and transition planning.

Regulatory

Hong Kong Medical Device Registration: MDACS and LRP Guide

Register medical devices in Hong Kong through MDACS, including LRP duties, classification, reference pathways, Stage C procurement rules, fees, timelines, and transition planning.

Reimbursement & Market Access

Indonesia Medical Device Registration Cost: LAR Pricing Models and Cash Flow

Compare Indonesia LAR pricing models for medical device registration, including hourly, annual, and flat-fee structures, AKD/AKL cash flow, and importation fee mechanics.

Regulatory

Malaysia Medical Device Registration Cost 2026: MAR Pricing and 3-Year Budget

Buyer-side guide to Malaysia medical device registration costs, comparing MAR hourly, annual, and flat-fee pricing models with 3-year cash flow scenarios and CAB-MDA-MAR fee structure.

Commercialization

Medical Device Distribution Agreements: Regulatory Clause Guide

Draft distribution agreements with EU MDR importer duties, FDA distributor controls, territory and exclusivity terms, PMS, vigilance, quality, and negotiation clauses.