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FDA 510(k) Search

Allows you to find brief summaries of approved 510(k)s.

Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

RAPS is recognized for its prestigious educational programs, professional certification, and global information services. The RA profession is vital in the process of developing and introducing safe and effective health products worldwide including medical devices.

Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)

MDMA is a national trade association based in Washington, D.C. that represents nearly 130 independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and health care information systems. MDMA seeks to improve the quality of patient care by encouraging the development of new medical technology and fostering the availability of beneficial innovative products

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC)

An association of medical device manufacturers and associated companies in New England area.

LifeScience Alley (Formerly Medical Alley/MNBIO) (LSA)

A organization that fosters business success in the life science markets, primary focus in the United States Midwest area.

Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)

Information on the scientific clinical profession and access to continuing education, as well as salary surveys.

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

A 900 member organization focused on the Biotechnology Industry

ECRI (formerly Emergency Care Research Institute, but now a broader agency)

ECRI (formerly Emergency Care Research Institute, but now a broader agency) a nonprofit health services research agency that focuses on healthcare technology. Services alert readers to technology-related hazards, disseminate the results of medical product evaluations and technology assessments, and provide expert advice on technology acquisitions.

Advanced Medical Technology Association (Formerly HIMA)

The Advanced Medical Technology Association, AdvaMed, is the largest medical technology association in the world. They represent more than 800 manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and medical information systems. They provide our members with the advocacy, information, education and tangible solutions necessary for success in a world of increasingly complex medical regulations.

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

A society of individual and organizational members dedicated to the ongoing, development, advancement, and promotion of quality concepts, principles, and techniques such as ISO and Quality Systems.

Clinical Trials.gov

This site provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. The information provided on ClinicalTrials.gov should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.

Compliance Policy Guide Listing

This website provides links to compliance references used by FDA personnel.

Standards Council of Canada

Provides you with a link to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), which is a federal crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization.

EU office in the United States

Sponsors a very large and useful Web site with information on news, publications, organizations, international agreements, legislation, member states, and more. Much of the information mirrors that found on Europa, an EU website, slightly skewed toward the U.S. perspective

European Commission

European Commission itself and provides current information on the objectives, institutions, and policies of the EU. The site serves as an umbrella platform, containing home pages for all the EC institutions, their individual components, and specialized agencies as well as links to other servers.

European Directorate III Regarding Medical Devices

European Patent Office

European patent office provides searchable databases for patents and patent applications worldwide.

International Conference on Harmonization Guidance Documents (ICH)

International guidelines developed by the International Conference on Harmonization to regulate the conduct of clinical trials and assure they operate in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

US Patent Office

Look up patents with a convenient, easy-to-use web-based search system.

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