The International Medical Device Forum, which FDA participates in, released a draft for comment entitled, “Essential Principles of Safety and Performance of Medical Devices and IVD Medical Devices.“  This guidance document describes fundamental design and manufacturing requirements, referred to as “Essential Principles of Safety and Performance” that, when met, indicate a medical device is safe and...Read More

You can search the app stores for SoftwareCPR® to download on an iPhone or Android. The app provides key FDA regulations and Software Guidances for quick reference and is organized by section. Impress your friends by accessing the exact text of FDA documents wherever you go. We plan to add additional documents over time.Read More

A committee draft for vote of “IEC 62304 Ed 2: Health Software – Software life cycle processes” has been circulated for ballot. Edition 2 expands the scope of IEC 62304 to include health software that is not regulated as a medical device, and the title has been changed accordingly. This will be the last opportunity...Read More