NOTICIAS
Gestão de Risco no âmbito das Boas Práticas de Distribuição : “Formação muito bem conseguida com aplicabilidade prática”
Findou a 2ª edição da formação sobre a Gestão de Risco no âmbito das Boas Práticas de Distribuição, bajo o lema "Como aplicar a Gestão de Risco passo a passo: Análise detalhado dos processos de identificação, avaliação , controlo , revisão e documentação...
EVALUATION GUIDE FOR GMP REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME : Audit Checklist
EVALUATION GUIDE FOR GMP REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME Audit Checklist (Revision 3 including API and common with Canada and PIC/S) ANNEX TO THE EVALUATION GUIDE FOR GMP REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME– AUDIT CHECKLIST IMPLEMENTATION OF EU...
MDCG 2023-3: Questions and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has published the MDCG 2023-3 guide, which aims to clarify important terms and concepts described in Section 2 of Chapter VII of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR). The guide, written for competent...
Ongoing guidance development and deliverables of MDCG Subgroups – March 2023*
Artificial Intelligence in Drug Manufacturing.
As FDA considers the application of its risk-based regulatory framework to the use of AI technologies in drug manufacturing, the Agency has identified in this discussion paper areas for which public feedback would be valuable. CDER scientific and policy experts...
Guideline on computerised systems and electronic data in clinical trials
The scope of this guideline is computerised systems, (including instruments, software and 'as a service') used in the creation/capture of electronic clinical data and to the control of other processes with the potential to affect participant protection and reliability...
PROMOTIONAL REVIEW de DISPOSITIVOS MÉDICOS : “Sem dúvida um evento enriquecedor”
No passado 9 de março teve lugar em Lisboa , uma nova edição da formação PROMOTIONAL REVIEW de DISPOSITIVOS MÉDICOS : Rotulagem, Packaging e Publicidade bajo o lema : " Optimize a sua estratégia de Rotulagem, packaging e publicidade e garanta a conformidade com as...
Council votes to extend MDR deadlines
The EU Council has adopted proposed changes to the EU Medical Device Regulation that will see transition deadlines extended for legacy devices. The measure had already been approved by the European Commission on 6 January. With the looming MDR transition...
MHRA Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Device Registrations – Reference Guide
MHRA Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Device Registrations - Reference Guide
New Product Liability Directive [EU Legislation in Progress]
The transformation to a digital economy and society is changing the economic reality of the single market. New emerging technologies (e.g. cleaning robots and medical health apps) already benefit our society and economy, but also present potential risks. As products...
Digital Medical Devices: Paths to European Harmonisation Summary Report
DIGITAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION: YEARS IN THE MAKING Citizens throughout Europe today take for granted the digital technologies that allow them to communicate with their peers anytime, anywhere, or to manage bookings for transportation, accommodation and leisure...
EMA pilots scientific advice for certain high-risk medical devices
PUBLISHED BY News 27/02/2023 EMA has launched a pilot to give scientific advice on the intended clinical development strategy and proposals for clinical investigation for certain high-risk medical devices (all class III devices and class IIb active devices intended to...
ACT EU multi-stakeholder platform – Consulta pública sobre desenvolvimento de plataforma de interação para Investigação clínica na Europa
Published by Infarmed.pt No âmbito da iniciativa Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU (ACT EU) que visa promover a realização de ensaios clínicos na União Europeia que tem o suporte dos Chefes das Agências Nacionais de Medicamentos (Heads of Medicines...
Publication of the Third Edition of the “Clinical Evidence Requirements under EU In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation” Regulatory eBook
Published www.medtecheurope.org The “Clinical Evidence Requirements under EU In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation” (First Edition May 2020, Second Edition November 2021, Third Edition February 2023) is a collection of questions and answers designed to help manufacturers...
Medical Device Regulatory Review Report: Guidance Regarding Information to be Included
The scope of this guidance document is limited to the information participating IMDRF Regulatory Authorities require in medical device regulatory review reports, the format of reports, and the information necessary for participating IMDRF RAs to effectively use the...
Edição 19 da Formação BOAS PRATICAS DE MEDICAMENTOS : “Muito interessante e muito prática .Recomendo !
Nos dias 15 e 16 de fevereiro de 2023, decorreu mais uma edição da formação sobre as BOAS PRÁTICAS DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE MEDICAMENTOS , promovido pela Formiventos , e conduzido pela reconhecida especialista Dra Sónia Rei , Diretora Técnica da Hikma Farmacêutica...
MCMi Program Update. FDA MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES INITIATIVE
FDA plays a critical role in protecting the United States from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and emerging infectious disease threats. FDA ensures that medical countermeasures (MCMs)—including drugs, vaccines and diagnostic tests—to counter these threats...
MDR/IVDR extension period voted
Transitional provisions for certain medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices Today, the EU Parliament has voted the proposal of EU Commission about the extension period of MDR&IVDR. You can find all details through all languages here...
Quick guide on the rules and procedures of the EU Clinical Trials Regulation drawn up by the Clinical Trials Coordination and Advisory Group (CTAG)
This is a quick guide on the main rules and procedures of the Clinical Trials Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 (CTR) [1] for sponsors who wish to conduct clinical trials (national and multinational) in the European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA) or have ongoing...
APORMED : Nova versão do Código de Boas Práticas Comerciais
A Associação Portuguesa das Empresas de Dispositivos Médicos (APORMED) acaba de publicar a nova versão do Código de Boas Práticas Comerciais no setor dos dispositivos médicos. A atualização do documento surge no âmbito da revisão do Código de Ética Europeu pela...
Questions & Answers regarding Cannabis-derived medicinal products1 and the scope of EU herbal monographs for herbal medicinal products within the EU medicines legislation
Scope of these Q&A These Q&A aim at clarifying regulatory requirements to obtain a marketing authorisation for medicinal products in the EU (Q1) and at explaining the work of Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) regarding EU herbal monographs...
Questions and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices
This document aims to clarify important terms and concepts that are outlined in Section 2 of Chapter VII of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR). Establishing a common understanding of these terms and concepts is necessary for an effective and...
MDCG 2020-16 rev.2 Guidance on Classification Rules for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746
This guidance, relating to the application of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) addresses the classification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) and provides clarifications on the classification rules as set out under...
Update – Coverage of designation codes by MDR/IVDR notified bodies – January 2023
Publication date 13 January 2023 Author Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety download : Update - Coverage of designation codes by MDR/IVDR notified bodies - January 2023
CTD MODULO 3 : Formação muito bem estruturada, acessível, clara e completa
No dia 9 de fevereiro decorreu mais edição da formação CTD MODULO 3 conduzida pelo especialista Pedro Fins Pereira, Regulatory Affairs Officer. , VIATRIS A formação ofereceu uma revisão exaustiva de todos os pontos críticos a considerar para garantir o...
Lançamento da Joint Action CHESSMEN – Coordination and Harmonisation of the Existing Systems against Shortages of Medicines, European Network
INFARMED, I.P. coordena a comunicação do projeto para os próximos três anos AIFA lidera a Joint Action de três anos O lançamento oficial do CHESSMEN, a Joint Action para mitigar a escassez de medicamentos, teve lugar em Roma O lançamento da Joint Action CHESSMEN –...
A new role for EMA in monitoring and mitigating critical medical device shortages during public health emergencies
Publishe by EMA News 02/02/2023 As of today, 2 February 2023, EMA’s additional responsibilities regarding the monitoring and mitigation of shortages of critical medical devices during public health emergencies will apply. The new provisions are the last remaining part...
Sessão de aprofundamento ENSAIOS CLÍNICOS Update 2023 : “Uma formação muito valiosa”
No dia 2 de fevereiro, decorreu mais uma edição da formação exclusiva da Formiventos sobre ENSAIOS CLÍNICOS 2023 :Uma revisão completa da regulamentação aplicável à investigação clínica com Medicamentos e Dispositivos Médicos Uma Sessão avançada de aprofundamento para...
Guia rápido para promotores – Regulamento ensaios clínicos
Publicado no site INFARMED 01 fev 2023 Foi publicado, no dia 30 de janeiro, um guia rápido dirigido a Promotores de ensaios clínicos. Este guia reúne os principais aspetos, regras e procedimentos a seguir pelos Promotores que pretendem submeter e realizar...
Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical Research Guidance for Industry
This guidance outlines FDA’s current thinking on several topics relevant to clinical research related to the development of human drugs containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds. As defined in section 201(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act...
New EU Directive for Cybersecurity affecting Medical Device manufacturers
The new ”NIS2” entered into force earlier this month with the aim to improve cybersecurity across sectors in the EU, in which medical device and IVD manufacturers are listed as a critical sector (Annex II, §5b). DIRECTIVE (EU) 2022/2555 OF THE EUROPEAN...
EQPA Code of Practice for QPs – Duties and Responsibilities for Qualified Persons in the EU
The EU Directives and the EU Guide to GMP define some detailed requirements to be met by the Qualified Person (QP). These requirements have been extracted from the relevant documents and are summarized in the Good Practice Guide "Code of Practice for QPs"....
DELOITTE 2023 Global Health Care Outlook
The pandemic that changed everything The COVID-19 pandemic permanently changed global health care - from accelerating the adoption of new technology and care delivery models to increasing the focus on sustainability and resiliency. COVID-19 has had a profound...
MDCG 2023-1: Guidance on the health institution exemption under Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has published the guidance MDCG 2023-1 which aims to support a harmonised application of Article 5(5) of Regulations (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR). This document is written for healthcare professionals...
Amendments to the pharmacovigilance legislation: new notification requirements for marketing-authorisation holders and changes to scope of European safety referrals
Published by EMA News 31/10/2013 Amendments of the European Union (EU) pharmacovigilance legislation that were adopted in October 2012 came into force on Monday 28 October 2013. These changes, which cover various aspects of the legislation, aim to further strengthen...
ICH GUIDELINE: QUALITY RISK MANAGEMENT Q9(R1)
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HARMONISATION OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS FOR HUMAN USE ICH HARMONISED GUIDELINE QUALITY RISK MANAGEMENT Q9(R1) Final version Adopted on 18 January 2023 The ICH Q9(R1) Guideline reached Step 4 of the ICH...
As competências chave dos profissionais de regulatory affairs que procuram os novos modelos de negócio
O RA tem de ser um sócio estratégico nas organizações, como peça chave nas equipas de trabalho trasnversais Nos últimos anos a Indústria Farmacêutica está a experimentar uma forte e intensa transformação; os novos modelos de negócio, a transformação digital, a...
Real4Reg um novo projeto de pesquisa europeu sobre dados do mundo real
Press Release Published by infarmet.pt Real4Reg – a new European research project on real world data Regulatory and health technology assessment (HTA) agencies, academic institutions and patient organisations from six EU countries will improve the use of...
Big Data Steering Group (BDSG): 2022 report
Big Data Steering Group (BDSG) 2022 report is now available. In the document below, check out the key activities and achievements last year, which include: ✅The appointment and establishment of the DARWIN EU ® coordination centre; ...
Update – Coverage of designation codes by MDR/IVDR notified bodies – January 2023
Summary MDR codes coverage More than 80% of codes are covered by more than 20/36 NBs Just 5 codes are covered by less than 1/3 NBs: ─ MDA 0102:Active implantable devices delivering drugs or other substances ─ MDA 0104: Active implantable devices utilising...
Global Health and Healthcare Strategic Outlook: Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare
Unprecedented disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by social, economic, geopolitical and environmental challenges, continue to place complex and interconnected threats on health and healthcare systems. But the past few years have also allowed for...
EUROPEAN COMMISSION: JRC TECHNICAL REPORT ON AI!
The present study surveys the ongoing standardisation activities on AI carried out by ESOs (European Standards Organizations) and international Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). In the present study we investigate the alignment between AI related standards...
MDCG 2023-1 – Guidance on the health institution exception under Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 – January 2023
Publication date 10 January 2023 Author Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety Medical devices can be manufactured and used within EU health institutions (in-house devices), on a non-industrial scale, to address the specific needs of target patient...
Updated rolling plan – Implementation of the Regulation on health technology assessment
Publication date 9 January 2023 Author Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety IMPLEMENTATION ROLLING PLAN 2023-2024 REGULATION (EU) 2021/2282 ON HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT This rolling plan contains a list of key activities that the...
Public health: more time to certify medical devices to mitigate risks of shortages
Today, the Commission adopted a proposal to give more time to certify medical devices to mitigate the risk of shortages. The proposal introduces a longer transition period to adapt to new rules, as foreseen under the Medical Devices Regulation. The new deadlines...
Amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 as regards the transitional provisions for certain medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Reasons for and objectives of the proposal Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) of the European Parliament and of the Council establish a reinforced regulatory framework for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical...
FDA GUIDANCE: REMS DOCUMENT TECHNICAL CONFORMANCE GUIDE.
This guidance provides recommendations for the format and content of a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) document for a prescription drug product, including a biological drug product. A REMS document, which is part of a REMS that is required by FDA,...
ICH releases draft guideline proposing harmonized bioequivalence testing
Objective This guideline is intended to provide recommendations on conducting bioequivalence (BE) studies during both development and post approval phases for orally administered immediate-release (IR) solid oral dosage forms designed to deliver drugs to the systemic...
FDA GUIDANCE. M11 CLINICAL ELECTRONIC STRUCTURED HARMONISED PROTOCOL.
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HARMONISATION OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS FOR HUMAN USE ICH HARMONISED GUIDELINE: CLINICAL ELECTRONIC STRUCTURED HARMONISED PROTOCOL. The clinical protocol describes the processes and procedures directing the conduct...
RECOMMENDATION PAPER ON DECENTRALISED ELEMENTS IN CLINICAL TRIALS
The recommendation paper will address the roles and responsibilities of the sponsor and investigator, electronic informed consent, IMP delivery, trial related procedures at home, data management and monitoring in a decentralised clinical trial setting. An overview of...
Functional specifications for the European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED) – to be audited
Functional specifications for the European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED) - to be audited (only for Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Legal Priority) Consolidated version of functional specifications for EUDAMED (version 7.2)