US Regulators Extend UDI Deadlines Following Security Issue

According to an announcement from Emergo, “Citing security vulnerabilities, the US Food and Drug Administration has extended deadlines for compliance with a key component of the agency’s Unique Device Identification (UDI) system.”  For more information on...

FDA Approves New Device for Extreme Weight Loss

The FDA has recently approved a new device to assist with extreme weight loss, according to EverydayHealth.com.  “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a temporary, implanted balloon device to treat obesity.  The ReShape Integrated Dual...

10 Medical Device Innovations Not Available in the U.S.

MDDIonline.com released an article on ten medical devices not yet available in the United States.  “Patients in the United States enjoy some of the best medical care in the world, but many observers worry that the country’s regulatory environment is...

ICYMI: Dissolvable Metal Implants Disappear Once Patient Heals

In an article via meddeviceonline.com, a new metal implant is being tested as a new medical device for implants.  According to the article, “Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) are investigating magnesium...