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Swissmedic weekly update (WC 01 Jan)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Devices manufactured and used in healthcare institutions General information and notes on in-house devices according to MedDO and IvDO New information on submitting vigilance reports for medical devices Swissmedic has revised the information on submitting vigilance reports (incidents, trend reports and FSCA reports) for products according to the Medical Devices…
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January 3, 2024
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TGA webinar on Australian UDI implementation

The TGA is in the process of establishing the Australian Unique Device Identification Database (AusUDID). The TGA is hosting a webinar to provide an update on the Australian UDI implementation and a presentation on learnings and the real-world benefits of the UDI adoption in the US healthcare system. The webinar is held on 21 November from 11:30am to 12:30pm (AEDT).…
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November 17, 2023
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Swissmedic weekly update (WC 06 Nov)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. New information on submitting vigilance reports for medical devices Swissmedic has revised the information on submitting vigilance reports (incidents, trend reports and FSCA reports) for products according to the Medical Devices Ordinance (SR 812.213) and the Ordinance on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (SR 812.219)
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November 10, 2023
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Swissmedic weekly update (WC 30 Oct)

Obligations for authorised representatives, importers and distributors The Medical Devices Ordinance (MedDO; SR 812.213) and the Ordinance on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IvDO; SR 812.219) set out requirements and responsibilities for operators in the medical devices supply chain. The following Information sheet outlines the roles and obligations of the Swiss authorised representative, the importer and the distributor. It also…
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November 3, 2023
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TGA medical devices vigilance program pilot

The TGA is commencing a 12-month pilot of the new Medical Devices Vigilance Program. Sponsors who have medical devices included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods can volunteer for the pilot. The pilot is designed to support medical device sponsors comply with regulation and give the public confidence that sponsors are meeting their responsibilities. More information on this program…
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October 27, 2023
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Weekly update from GOV.UK for: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

  New £60 million Regional Innovation Fund among measures to boost research and development Page summary: A £60 million Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) that will boost support for universities in areas with lower levels of R&D investment is among new measures Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has announced.  
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October 13, 2023
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Dutch IGJ: Appeal to manufacturers: take action to meet IVDR requirements

The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) plans to conduct inspections to assess whether Netherlands-based manufacturers comply with IVDR requirements on vigilance and post-market surveillance. This announcement was made following a survey they conducted involving Netherlands-based manufacturers of IVDs to understand the status of the transition to Regulation (EU) 2017/746 IVDR. A summary of the results have been published on…
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September 22, 2023
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Swissmedic weekly update (WC 04 Sept)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. SwissGMDP database Swissmedic is bringing a SwissGMDP database into operation, similar to the European Medicine Agency's (EMA) EudraGMDP database. The SwissGMDP is expected to be launched on the Swissmedic website in the last first quarter of 2024, with the exact date to be announced in the coming months.
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September 15, 2023
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Brazilian regulator ANVISA amends medical device import law

On 18 August, Brazil’s medical device regulator ANVISA issued RDC No. 810/2023 to amend Article 60 of RDC No. 751/2022: Notification and Registration of Medical Devices. This amendment allows medical devices and accessories to be imported into Brazil if manufacture date precedes registration date. Brazil’s Import Manual was also updated to reflect this amendment. More information on this amendment can be found here.…
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September 1, 2023