A Blog for Device-Related Plastics and Biomaterials

BiomaterialsTalk is a blog written by MD&DI Editor Heather Thompson and her colleagues about biomaterials for the medical device industry. It analyzes and provides links to breaking news, offers informed commentary on the hottest biomaterials topics, and provides a forum for reader opinion and feedback.

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Intraoccular Lens Avoids Eye Contact
At the World Ophthalmology Congress, Marie-Jose Tassignon, MD, spoke about her work with an intraoccular lens.
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News and Views on the Changes at FDA

Transforming FDA is a special section that appears in MD&DI 's online and print content. The focus is on the changes happening within FDA and how those events could reshape the entire device industry. Items center on Congress, FDA's commissioner, approaches to postmarket issues, and major legislation, such as the MDUFMA reauthorization. Relevant content is identified with a "Transforming FDA" logo.

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FDA Report: MDUFMA Reforms Sped Up PMA Reviews
The Office of Device Evaluation annual report shows that CDRH was much faster in reviewing PMAs in FY 2006 than in FY 2005.
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