Battery-Powered Medical Devices Workshop: Challenges and Opportunities
FDA announced a public workshop on battery-powered medical devices slated for July 30-31, 2013. The workshop will address the potential challenges related to battery powered medical devices. They also announced a call for public comments on this issue that are due August 30, 2013. In the announcement, the FDA states “As more medical devices become computerized, compact, and mobile, the number of battery-powered medical devices will continue to increase. While many different components can potentially impact the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, the battery is one of the most critical components.” More info here: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/NewsEvents/WorkshopsConferences/ucm355183.htm?source=govdelivery#public.