Regulatory updates on laboratory-developed tests, artificial intelligence, and software discussed by an attorney. Mintz's role in helping medical device companies navigate FDA regulations, including AI and machine learning-enabled software. Importance of understanding FDA regulations for medical devices and software. Discussion on expectations for FDA's final rule on LDTs & AI. Impact of the EUMDR on companies and confusion surrounding compliance. Concluding thoughts on changing regulatory landscape.
FDA increased requirements for clinical trial diversity and cybersecurity for software and connected devices.
The FDA's proposed regulations to regulate LDTs have faced opposition and may involve court challenges and potential legislative action.
Deep dives
Regulatory Compliance for Medical Device Companies
Benjamin Zagarelli, an attorney at Mintz, provides regulatory compliance counsel to medical device companies. He focuses on pre-market regulatory pathways, FDA meetings and communications, obtaining marketing authorization, and maintaining compliance. He also advises companies on how to design and market devices to stay outside of FDA regulation.
Updates in FDA Regulations
In 2023, the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act was signed into law, impacting stakeholders in the FDA-regulated world. FDA increased requirements for clinical trial diversity and cybersecurity for software and connected devices. FDA also published guidance on artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug development, highlighting the importance of human involvement and addressing data biases. Additionally, FDA established a digital health advisory committee for expert input.
Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs)
FDA proposed regulations to regulate LDTs, arguing that as devices developed in clinical laboratories, they fall under FDA's authority. The industry has pushed back, questioning FDA's statutory authority and pointing to existing regulations like the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). FDA's proposed rule has faced opposition, and the ultimate resolution may involve court challenges and potential legislative action.
Benjamin Zegarelli, counsel with Mintz, gives some important regulatory updates surrounding laboratory-developed tests, artificial intelligence, and software. Oh yeah, we talk about a little thing called EU MDR in this new episode of Let's Talk Medtech.
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode