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More M. Tech seats in medical engineering to be created; trade gap in medical devices to be wiped out in five years
4 weeks ago

More M. Tech seats in medical engineering to be created; trade gap in medical devices to be wiped out in five years

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government will start M. Tech courses in medical engineering at leading institutions like IITs and NITs among measures aimed at creating a pool of skilled talent for testing and operating high-tech medical devices and reducing import dependence in this key sector. Other measures include scaling up the number of seats for this course in National Institutes for …

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EU ambassador says don't want trade war with China even as frustration over Beijing's market practices grows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU ambassador says don't want trade war with China even as frustration over Beijing's market practices grows

Firstpost  

Trade frictions between EU and China have intensified over the past year after the bloc launched an investigation into Chinese-made imports of EVs that prompted Beijing to launch probes into Europe’s pork and dairy industries and curb brandy imports Flags of European Union and China are pictured during the China-EU summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, …

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Innovative use of silk in medical devices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Innovative use of silk in medical devices

Hindustan Times  

Unlike many who go to the US to study and build a career there, Anuya Nisal returned to India after her Master’s degree in Material Science from the University of Delaware, USA. Dr Lele, my PhD advisor, envisioned connecting this abundant resource to India’s rapidly growing medical device sector to cater to the diverse unmet clinical needs of patients worldwide.” …

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Apex drug regulator to more than double staff strength with 250 new positions in effort to help enforce quality norms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apex drug regulator to more than double staff strength with 250 new positions in effort to help enforce quality norms

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government plans to more than double staffing at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization by filling 250 new positions to strengthen enforcement of good manufacturing practices for medicines, vaccines and medical devices, two people aware of the development said. In addition, an additional drugs controller will be appointed for the first time at the country’s apex drug …

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Centre launches Rs 500 crore scheme to strengthen India’s medical device industry
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre launches Rs 500 crore scheme to strengthen India’s medical device industry

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: To boost India’s medical device industry, the government on Friday launched a Rs 500 crore scheme aimed at strengthening key areas such as manufacturing, skill development, clinical studies, infrastructure, and industry promotion. Nadda, who also holds the portfolio of Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister, stated, “The comprehensive scheme, with an outlay of Rs 500 crore, aims to address …

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A new rule could make it easier to fix the McDonald's ice cream machine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A new rule could make it easier to fix the McDonald's ice cream machine

NPR  

A new rule could make it easier to fix the McDonald's ice cream machine Ice cream machines at McDonald's famously break frequently. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to journalist Jason Koebler from 404 Media about a new exemption that allows third parties to fix them. But a new exemption allows the ice cream machines and some medical devices to be unlocked …

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DCGI to Introduce Quality Control for Non-Sterile Medical Devices
2 months ago

DCGI to Introduce Quality Control for Non-Sterile Medical Devices

Live Mint  

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is planning to amend the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to include a provision for quality requirement for non-sterile and non-invasive medical devices such as thermometers, stethoscopes, elastic bandages, and non-electrical wheelchairs. The proposal aims to ensure the safety and quality of medical devices manufactured and imported in the country.

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AI, IT solutions in healthcare are welcome, but more core med-tech innovations necessary, say experts
3 months, 1 week ago

AI, IT solutions in healthcare are welcome, but more core med-tech innovations necessary, say experts

The Hindu  

In the first week of September, the number of dengue cases this year crossed the 25,000 mark in Karnataka, setting the record of the highest ever. The government must step up and support research institutions to develop new medications,” Dr. Nagesh said, while speaking as part of a panel discussion where several experts pointed to the importance of technology in …

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Government issues uniform code for marketing practices for the medical device industry
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Government issues uniform code for marketing practices for the medical device industry

The Hindu  

The Central Government has notified a uniform code for marketing practices for the medical device industry aimed at curbing unethical practices, which includes misleading In a notification, Department of Pharmaceuticals has asked the medical devices associations to ensure that medical devices are not promoted prior to receipt of the product approval by the Regulatory Authority, authorizing its sale or distribution …

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Anna University’s Centre for Medical Electronics becomes Biomedical Engineering Department
5 months ago

Anna University’s Centre for Medical Electronics becomes Biomedical Engineering Department

The Hindu  

India could take a lead in developing low-cost solutions and devices, said Sowmya Swaminathan, principal advisor, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. After commissioning the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Anna University here on Monday, she said there was a need for such a department that could develop indigenous devices and equipment. The department, earlier known as Centre for Medical …

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Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: Will Govt Bring Changes In Old and New Tax Regimes?
5 months ago

Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: Will Govt Bring Changes In Old and New Tax Regimes?

News 18  

Union Budget 2024 LIVE: Will FM Will Give Affordable Housing Initiatives? home buyers.” Budget 2024 Expectations Live Updates: Demand For Innovation In Renewable Technologies Anmol Singh Jaggi, Chairman and Managing Director, Gensol Engineering, said; “As India’s energy demand rises, boosting the share of renewables is crucial for energy security and sustainability, the upcoming union budget is expected to focus on …

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Union Budget 2024: AiMeD urges government for 15 per cent hike in custom duty on medical devices
5 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024: AiMeD urges government for 15 per cent hike in custom duty on medical devices

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry has appealed to the government to consider a strategic increase in customs duty on medical devices, proposing a raise to a nominal range of around 15 per cent. Proposed health cess and margin capping for medical devices A significant concern flagged by AiMeD in the memorandum is the prevailing inverted …

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Provisions for Medical Device Registration and Filing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Provisions for Medical Device Registration and Filing

China Daily  

Provisions for Medical Device Registration and Filing Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 The Provisions are formulated in accordance with the Regulations on Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices for the purpose of standardizing the acts of registration and filing of medical devices and ensuring safety, effectiveness and quality of medical devices. Article 4 The National Medical Products Administration shall …

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Provisions for In-vitro Diagnostic Reagent Registration and Filing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Provisions for In-vitro Diagnostic Reagent Registration and Filing

China Daily  

Provisions for In-vitro Diagnostic Reagent Registration and Filing Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 The Provisions are formulated in accordance with the Regulations on Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices for the purpose of standardizing the administration on registration and filing of in-vitro diagnostic reagents and ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and quality management of in-vitro diagnostic reagents. Article 7 The …

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One more shot: vaccines, counters and flip flops
7 months ago

One more shot: vaccines, counters and flip flops

The Hindu  

We wondered if the sordid vaccine issue had been set to rest, last week, but that is not to be. “ICMR cannot be associated with this poorly designed study,” the director general’s letter says, and calls for an immediate retraction of the hat tip to ICMR from the article, and publish an Erratum. Also, it does not mention how frequently …

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DCGI calls for strict reporting of side-effects related to medical devices
7 months ago

DCGI calls for strict reporting of side-effects related to medical devices

The Hindu  

The Drugs Controller General of India has called for timely reporting of adverse events related to medical devices and directed all medical device licence holders and manufacturers to report any adverse events related to life-saving medical equipment on the government’s Materiovigilance Programme of India platform stating that the move is vital to mitigate risks and safeguard public health. The MvPI …

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China Medical Device Standards Management Annual Report (2023)
7 months, 1 week ago

China Medical Device Standards Management Annual Report (2023)

China Daily  

Data overview of medical device standards Release data on formulation and revision plan of medical device standards 1. In 2023, the Standardization Administration approved and issued 52 national standard projects for medical devices, which were divided into formulation projects and revision projects according to the formulation and revision of standards; they were divided into mandatory standard projects, recommended standard projects, …

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Govt plans new pricing norms for medical device industry
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt plans new pricing norms for medical device industry

Live Mint  

The government is exploring new pricing strategies for the medical device industry and also looking at specific regulations to streamline the licensing, trading, and exporting processes for manufacturers, according to officials familiar with the situation. Medical device licences are currently categorized under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and industry associations have long advocated for specific regulations, arguing that the criteria …

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The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union announced on Wednesday an investigation into whether China is using unfair methods to deprive companies in Europe of access to its market for medical devices ranging from hypodermic needles to high-tech scanners. The probe launched by the European Commission — the EU’s executive branch as well as its trade and competition watchdog — is the …

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The chronic pain sufferers living with the impacts of failed spinal cord stimulators and surgery
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The chronic pain sufferers living with the impacts of failed spinal cord stimulators and surgery

ABC  

In short: A Four Corners investigation has exposed the harms spinal cord stimulators, a treatment for back pain, have caused some people A Four Corners investigation has exposed the harms spinal cord stimulators, a treatment for back pain, have caused some people Private Healthcare Australia is calling for the immediate recall and suspension of the stimulators, pending a review by …

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Pharmaceuticals Department forms panel to reform prices of drugs and medical devices
9 months, 1 week ago

Pharmaceuticals Department forms panel to reform prices of drugs and medical devices

The Hindu  

With the aim of reforming the pricing framework for drugs and medical devices, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has constituted a committee, which is expected to submit its report within the next three months. The committee is mandated to give inputs regarding institutional reforms within the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority as well as balancing price and availability of essential medicines, while …

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L&T’s Naik, Madhusudan Kela bet on this medical devices maker that battles strokes
9 months, 1 week ago

L&T’s Naik, Madhusudan Kela bet on this medical devices maker that battles strokes

Live Mint  

L&T chairman emeritus A M Naik, investors Madhusudan Kela and Utpal Sheth along with other high net worth individuals have invested in medical devices firm S3V Vascular Technologies Ltd to help it set up a facility that will make neurovascular devices to treat strokes. The Mysore-based company has raised 'a little less than ₹300 crore' in this funding round, sufficient …

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PLI schemes attracted Rs 1.03 lakh crore investment said center
11 months ago

PLI schemes attracted Rs 1.03 lakh crore investment said center

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said that production-linked incentive or PLI schemes witnessed over Rs 1.03 lakh crore of investment till November 2023, which led to production and sales of Rs 8.61 lakh crore as well. As per the statement issued by the commerce ministry, in such schemes, it also saw an employment generation, both direct and indirect, of …

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Stakeholders express dismay as Centre readies to regulate medical devices alongside drugs
1 year ago

Stakeholders express dismay as Centre readies to regulate medical devices alongside drugs

The Hindu  

NEW DELHI Patient groups, healthcare providers, and manufacturers associations have expressed their dismay as the Centre prepares to table the New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Device Bill, 2023 in Parliament, without adequately addressing their concerns, the concerned groups said in a statement issued on December 16. “Earlier industry stakeholders voiced their concern that their input has been overlooked despite intervention …

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