Device Week, Oct. 26, 2018 – New Opioids Law, And 510(k) Pilot

On this week's podcasts, David Filmore talks to Sue Darcey about the opioids bill enacted in the US this week, including an expansion of "sunshine" payment reporting requirements for device-makers. And Elizabeth Orr discusses some recently launched 510(k)-process pilot programs and questions industry has about them. For more information about Medtech Insight and to sign up for a free trial go to bit.ly/2w7LnlR. Medtech Insight articles on topics addressed in this episode: President Signs Opioids Bill Calling For Alternative Tech, More Pain-Control Research” https://bit.ly/2OPJpkX Proposed 510(k) Changes Elicit Some Industry Skepticism: https://bit.ly/2CJIWtk Expanded Sunshine Provisions Will Burden Industry, Yield Little, Attorneys Say: https://bit.ly/2ELuGmj