The agency alleges two Chinese nationals “knowingly and willfully” exported the technology without a license. The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged two Chinese nationals this week for illegally…
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FTC Seeks to Block Merger of Medical Coating Companies
Regulators say the acquisition would reduce competition, impacting patients and innovation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to stop GTCR BC Holdings’ (GTCR) acquisition of…
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Defense Department Applies AI Chatbots in Military Medicine Pilot
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office provides the latest report. The Department of Defense reported that its artificial intelligence (AI) office successfully concluded a pilot program that tested…
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Defense Department Distributes $425 Million in New Weapons to Ukraine
Missile systems, demolition, and medical equipment were included in the drawdown. The Department of Defense has provided Ukraine with additional weapons for its defense against Russia, making a…
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Efforts Underway to Restore IV Fluid Supply in Hurricane Disruption of NC Facility
Federal agencies and Baxter International collaborate to boost IV fluid availability following severe storm damage. Hurricane Helene caused damage to Baxter International’s North Cove facility in North Carolina,…
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FDA Recognizes Hydrogen Peroxide for Sterilization of Medical Devices
The agency supports the broader adoption of vaporized peroxide as an alternative to sterilizing with ethylene oxide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that vaporized hydrogen…
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Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Apple Watch Imports
Prevents sales that include pulse ox technology in the U.S. during ongoing technology litigation versus Masimo. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that the…
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FDA to Update CISA Protocols on Medical Devices
GAO reports the agency’s cyber security agreement is five years old. The Government Accountability Office has reported that the Food and Drug Administration needs to work with the…
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FDA Issues Alert on Safety Concerns with Certain CPAP Machines
Reports of thermal issues with Philips DreamStation 2 CPAP Machines prompt discussions with the company. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alerted patients and healthcare providers…
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FDA Approves Some Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The action would make the industry more like eye care. The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a rule that will allow select hearing aids to be sold…
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