Decentralized Clinical Trials: A Clinical Trial Optimization Opportunity

Recent trends in clinical studies, including the nearly ubiquitous move to electronic data capture (EDC) systems across CROs/sponsors and electronic medical records (EMR) systems amongst hospital systems/private practices, has provided a fertile environment in which to institute decentralized clinical trials (DCTs). The additional factor of the COVID-19 global pandemic ushered in a need to explore […]

FDA Changes Guidance on the Use of ISO 10993-1:2016

ISO 10993-1 is recognized as the gold standard when it comes to the selection of applicable biological testing of medical devices and the associated risk assessment, while also providing valuable information pertaining to the potential need for additional testing based on available data. In 2020, the FDA updated the guidance document ‘Use of International Standard […]

FDA’S LABORATORY DEVELOPED TESTS ENFORCEMENT RULE

Laboratory developed tests (LDTs) are in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) for use in clinical settings and play a vital role in the health industry.  LDTs are still regulated by the federal government, via the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Public Health Service Act.  Laboratories […]

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