Industry Update – Guidance Document published by FDA for Small Entities

FDA published a final rule in the Federal Register entitled “Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests” (“LDT Final Rule”), amending FDA regulations to make explicit that in vitro diagnostic products (IVDs) are devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) including when the manufacturer of the IVD is a laboratory . 

The FDA has published a Guidance document for small entities –  “Small Entity Compliance Guide” to assist small entities to comply with the  requirements established in FDA regulations as they apply to IVDs, including LDTs.

Source: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/laboratory-developed-tests-small-entity-compliance-guide

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) on Medical Device Rules, 2017

CDSCO has released a document on Frequently Asked Questions on Medical Device Rule, 2017

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) . Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released a Document on FAQs on Medical Device Rule 2017, to create public awareness about Medical Devices Regulation.

Source : Doc No.: CDSCO/FAQ/MD/01/2018
https://cdsco.gov.in/opencms/resources/UploadCDSCOWeb/2018/UploadImmunization/FAQmd2018.pdf