article thumbnail

Most Sustainable Medical Device Companies in 2024

XTalks

Many companies have significantly pushed for sustainable packaging and efficient energy utilization, but medical device companies still need to catch up in sustainability approaches. Coloplast is focused on improving its products and packaging vis-à-vis reducing emissions.

article thumbnail

PreSTAR: a New Template for Pre Submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information

FDA Law Blog

There is only one template for both in vitro diagnostic devices and non- in vitro diagnostic devices, which is different from other eSTAR submission templates. package labeling is optional). It includes questions about the product, that when answered, reveal additional information that should be supplied with a submission.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Roche announces donation of essential medicines to Ukraine

The Pharma Data

About Roche Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world’s largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. Roche vehemently condemns the violent invasion of the country.

article thumbnail

HP&M is Pleased to Welcome Lisa Baumhardt (Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert) and Sophia Gaulkin (Associate) to the Firm

FDA Law Blog

Baumhardt provides counsel to medical device, in vitro diagnostic, and combination product manufacturers on a wide range of pre- and post-marketing regulatory topics. Baumhardt , MS, MJ, MT(ASCP), RAC, FRAPS, has joined the firm as a Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert, and that Sophia Gaulkin has joined the firm as an Associate.

article thumbnail

New IFPMA and EFPIA guidance on use of social media by the pharmaceutical industry

pharmaphorum

These risks have resulted in many companies being found in breach of self-regulatory codes, and a view that an increasingly narrow interpretation was being taken by authorities. What is the scope of the Guidance? Companies should ensure key words are appropriate and do not constitute unauthorised promotion to the public.

article thumbnail

Statement from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla on Testing Positive for COVID-19

Pfizer

Nirmatrelvir has shown consistent in vitro antiviral activity against the following variants: Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Lambda, Mu, and Omicron BA.1 One carton contains five blister packs of PAXLOVID, as co-packaged nirmatrelvir tablets with ritonavir tablets, providing all required doses for a full five-day treatment course.

Drugs 99
article thumbnail

Roche to launch SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test in countries accepting CE mark, allowing fast triage decisions at point of care

The Pharma Data

Antigen test reliably and quickly triages people suspected of SARS-CoV-2, with results ready in 15 minutes, allowing informed treatment decisions. Antigen test accurately screens individuals with known exposure to infected SARS-CoV-2 patients, providing fast answers regarding their infection status. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).