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Digital Health & AI

CDSCO Medical Device Software Guidance 2026: MDSW Classes, Portals & Change Protocols

Navigate India's CDSCO MDSW guidance: SaMD qualification, Class A–D risk matrix, NSWS vs cdscomdonline portals, Algorithm Change Protocols, and MDR-2017 rules.

Reimbursement & Market Access

CMS CY 2027 OPPS: Software as a Medical Service (SaMS) & Status Indicator O1

CMS-1850-P proposed SaMS policy: status indicator O1, Table 61 vs Table 62, CLFS-to-APC rate mismatch, and the August 31, 2026 comment deadline.

Clinical Evidence

DHTs as Endpoints in Device Investigations: Investigational Device vs Measurement Tool

FDA DHT clinical investigation guide: investigational device vs remote measurement tool under 21 CFR 812, fit-for-purpose V&V, and August 2026 DDM status.

Digital Health & AI

MHRA Ambient Voice Technology 2026: When an AI Scribe Is a Medical Device in Great Britain

MHRA and NHS England 2026 guidance on ambient voice technology (AVT): 9-example medical device qualification tree, Class I vs IIa, DCB0129, and UKCA strategy.

Regulatory

FDA AI-Enabled Medical Device Guidance: Transparency, Labeling & GMLP

Guide to FDA AI medical device rules. Map GMLP, June 2024 transparency, and January 2025 draft guidance to submission and labeling artifacts.

Regulatory

Saudi SFDA MDS-G27: Digital Health and Wellness Device Regulation

A comprehensive guide to Saudi Arabia's SFDA MDS-G27 (2025) regulation on digital health. Understand the boundary between medical devices and wellness software.

SaMD

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) Regulation Compared: SFDA, ANVISA, NAFDAC, PPB

Compare how Saudi SFDA MDS-G23, Brazil ANVISA RDC 657/2022, Nigeria NAFDAC and Kenya PPB regulate Software as a Medical Device — definitions, risk classes, and filing routes.

Digital Health & AI

EU AI Act for Medical Devices: August 2028 Deadline and MDR Dual Compliance Strategy

EU AI Act Omnibus extends medical device AI compliance to August 2, 2028. Dual MDR strategy, data governance, human oversight, tech doc integration, and preparation timeline.

EU MDR / IVDR

EU AI Act High-Risk Classification Guidelines for Medical Device Manufacturers

EU Commission's May 2026 draft Article 6 high-risk AI classification guidelines: two-path system for medical devices, consultation deadline June 23, and compliance deadlines in 2027-2028.

Quality Systems

Medical Device Software Verification vs Validation: FDA and IEC 62304 Requirements

Software verification vs validation for medical devices — FDA expectations, IEC 62304 activities, documentation, traceability, and the design control process.

Digital Health & AI

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.

Regulatory

Health Canada MLMD Guidance 2026: PCCP, Bias, and AI Lifecycle

Guide to Health Canada's 2026 MLMD guidance for AI/ML devices, including PCCPs, data quality, bias controls, lifecycle risk, digital submissions, and FDA/EU comparisons.

Digital Health & AI

Medical Device AI Bias Testing: Fairness Validation and Documentation

How to test AI-enabled medical devices for demographic bias, validate fairness statistically, document FDA and EU submissions, and monitor post-market performance.

Digital Health & AI

SaMD Clinical Evaluation: Clinical Evidence for FDA and EU MDR Submissions

Guide to SaMD clinical evaluation, covering valid clinical association, analytical validation, clinical performance, FDA expectations, EU MDR evidence, and real-world data.

EU MDR / IVDR

EU AI Act Omnibus Amendment 2026: Medical Device Impact Guide

Explains the May 7, 2026 EU AI Act omnibus deal, product safety exemptions, revised timelines, and compliance actions for AI-enabled SaMD and IVDs.

510(k)

FDA AI-Enabled Device Predicate Mining for 510(k) and De Novo

Method for mining FDA AI-enabled device and 510(k) databases to identify predicates, compare technology, avoid weak arguments, and build a defensible predicate matrix.

Standards & Testing

IEC 62304 Edition 2: 2026 Software Lifecycle Changes for Devices

Prepare for IEC 62304 Edition 2 with process rigor levels, broader health software scope, AI/ML lifecycle provisions, cybersecurity integration, and compliance timelines.

Digital Health & AI

PCCP Drift Monitoring for AI Imaging Devices: Thresholds and Retraining Triggers

Build FDA PCCP drift monitoring protocols for AI imaging devices, including dataset shift, scanner drift, thresholds, cadence, retraining triggers, and submission boundaries.

Digital Health & AI

FDA AI-Enabled Device Software Guidance: TPLC Draft Guide

Guide to FDA's January 2025 draft guidance on AI-enabled device software functions, including TPLC controls, data management, bias mitigation, transparency, and submission content.

Digital Health & AI

AR/VR Medical Devices: FDA Pathways, Classification, and 2026 Guide

Guide to AR and VR medical device regulation in 2026, including FDA classification, product codes, 510(k) and De Novo routes, cleared devices, surgical navigation, therapeutic VR, and human factors.