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Device vigilance

Medical device vigilance runs alongside medicinal-product pharmacovigilance and increasingly intersects with combination products. Browse briefings on field safety notices, post-market surveillance expectations, and regulator device hubs that device vigilance leads should track.

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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jul 7, 2026

Industry Standards for Medicinal Cannabis Vaping Devices - TGA Guidance

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must generate and maintain scientific, engineering, and clinical evidence demonstrating that their devices meet the Essential Principles for Safety and Performance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jul 1, 2026

Mandatory Registration for Medical Devices in Switzerland Starting 1 July 2026

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must implement processes for device registration in swissdamed before placing devices on the market, with immediate attention needed for vigilance-reportable incidents.

ICSRCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 29, 2026

eMDR System Enhancements - Production Deployment

Urgency: High

Update electronic safety reporting systems and pharmacovigilance databases to implement new rules to ensure all submissions use GENC 3-letter country codes and include the required fields as of July 20, 2026.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Process Change
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 8, 2026

Field Safety Notice: Bolton Medical RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft System (NBS)

Urgency: High

Verify inventory of affected RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft System lots (model 28-N4-XX-XXX-XXS) and implement actions per the FSN document.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Field Safety Notice (FSN)
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 8, 2026

Class 4 Defect Notification: Cadila Mirtazapine 30mg Tablets (EL(26)A/28)

Urgency: High

Check for affected batches of Mirtazapine 30mg Tablets as described in EL(26)A/28 and implement any necessary quarantining or recall steps.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medicines Defect Notification (Class 4)
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 5, 2026

GE HealthCare Infant Resuscitation System Air-Oxygen Blender Issue

Urgency: High

Identify and remove affected devices from use until corrected; if use is necessary, follow additional precautions provided in the GE HealthCare customer letter.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Early Alert
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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jun 5, 2026

Urgent Field Safety Notice (RECALL) - One-Piece Guedel Airways

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine affected products. Return or destroy as instructed. Complete the reply form.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Field Safety Notice / Recall
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 5, 2026

GE HealthCare Carestation Devices - Correction for Ineffective Ventilation in VCV Mode (FDA Class I Recall)

Urgency: High

Do not use VCV mode until corrected. Use PCV or PCV-VG mode. Perform Ventilation Screening Test. Return acknowledgement form to GE HealthCare.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall / Correction
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publicHSA · Singapore · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Urgent Field Action Notification of Advanced Bionics HiRes Ultra / Ultra 3D

Urgency: High

Healthcare providers must notify patients of potential device performance issues and monitor for any device failure or reduced performance signs.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Urgent Field Action
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Giraffe™ OmniBed™ Carestation™ - Fastener Disengagement Risk

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities should implement manufacturer's corrective actions to ensure safe operation.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall
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publicHSA · Singapore · Updated Jun 4, 2026

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Batteries - HSA Field Safety Notice

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine affected HeartWare batteries; follow manufacturer's instructions for battery management and replacement; ensure patients and healthcare providers are informed.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Field Safety Notice
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publicHealth Canada · Canada · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Dexcom G7 Sensor Lot Recall – Unauthorized Distribution of Non-Conforming Lots in Canada

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine products from lots 1725204004 and 1725069002; contact patients who received sensors from these lots; report adverse events if any.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medical Device Recall
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 2, 2026

MHRA Class 2 Recall: ChloraPrep 2% applicators (potential sterility breach)

Urgency: High

Identify and quarantine all impacted batches of ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators; return to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Class 2 Medicines Recall
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publicFood and Drug Administration (FDA) · USA · Updated May 29, 2026

Covidien MonaTherm General Purpose Temperature Probe Recall (Class 2)

Urgency: High

Immediately quarantine and return unused MonaTherm probes from affected lots; review patient records for potential exposure and adverse events.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Class 2 Device Recall
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publicFda · United Kingdom · Updated May 24, 2026

MHRA updates SaMD/AIaMD guidance, highlighting PCCP and transparency principles

Urgency: High

Ask the safety/device vigilance and PV CSV leads to: (1) confirm whether any marketed/fielded SaMD/AIaMD uses adaptive ML or planned updates that would fit a PCCP-like approach; (2) review current change-control SOPs and technical documentation to ensure change governance and transparency artifacts are captured and retrievable; (3) verify post-market/vigilance processes explicitly account for algorithm updates (e.g., monitoring after updates, escalation criteria).

Risk ManagementDevice VigilanceSignal Management Lead
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Device Vigilance Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: AI/GxP
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publicMhra · United Kingdom · Updated May 24, 2026

MHRA hub consolidates GB medical device PMS, MORE reporting and PSUR

Urgency: High

Safety/Device Vigilance owner to: (1) confirm SOPs and training link to MHRA’s “Medical devices: post-market surveillance” collection as the live index; (2) validate operational readiness to submit adverse incident and FSCA-related reports via MHRA’s referenced MORE route; (3) confirm device PSUR process uses MHRA-linked standardised PSUR format and PSUR guidance tied to the Regulations 2024 framework; (4) update internal regulatory intelligence trackers with the 16 June 2025 in-force date cited across MHRA guidance, and monitor related MHRA future regime pages for further updates.

Local Affiliate ComplianceDevice VigilanceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact6 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Operations Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Country Guides
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publicFda · Updated May 22, 2026

FDA ties TRUE METRIX Safety Communication to Class I recall update

Urgency: High

Fda update requires triage for Signal Validation, Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact7 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFda · Updated May 22, 2026

FDA MDR hub highlights VMSR guidance and quarterly malfunction reporting

Urgency: High

Fda update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, ICSR Submission, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceICSR SubmissionLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Operations Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicHealth Canada · Updated May 22, 2026

Health Canada reposts device recall forms and updates GVP GUI-0102

Urgency: High

Health Canada update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance, Inspection Readiness; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Local Affiliate ComplianceDevice VigilanceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact4 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Device Vigilance Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jul 17, 2026

Checklist for the Inspection of Medical Device Vigilance in Hospitals

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities must utilize the new checklist during inspections to conduct gap analyses and ensure compliance with reporting requirements associated with their vigilance systems.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Checklist
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publicPMDA · Japan · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Information Regarding Explanations to Driver Mutations in the Development of Anti-cancer Drugs

Urgency: High

Stakeholders must integrate the new guidance into their signal management and literature surveillance processes to ensure compliance with updated PMDA expectations.

Signal ManagementLiterature SurveillanceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Borderline products: medical devices and other products

Urgency: High

Organizations must update their adverse event reporting processes to align with the clarified classification of borderline products effective immediately.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicSwissmedic · Switzerland · Updated Jun 19, 2026

Swissmedic Guidance on Injectable Products for Wrinkle Treatment

Urgency: High

Healthcare professionals must report all serious incidents involving injectable devices to Swissmedic as outlined in the new guidance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicMhra · Updated Apr 29, 2026

MHRA issues April 2026 Safety Roundup for medicines and devices

Urgency: Medium

Mhra update requires triage for Signal Validation, Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 11, 2026

TGA Approval 2026: Six Monthly Report Form for Unapproved Therapeutic Goods

Urgency: Low

Sponsors and MAHs must replace the 2021 form with the new 2026 approved form for all six-monthly reports on unapproved therapeutic goods supplied under SAS and CTA schemes.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Form
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Jun 5, 2026

FDA Intent to Exempt Certain Unclassified Medical Devices from 510(k) Requirements

Urgency: Low

Identify which unclassified medical devices are affected by the exemption; update regulatory submissions and post-market surveillance plans accordingly; ensure compliance with general controls and post-market surveillance obligations.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceLow
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 15, 2026

Unique Liaison Programme between MHRA and FDA

Monitoring

MAHs should prepare for enhanced regulatory collaboration, including potential joint oversight activities and reduced market friction between the UK and US due to closer alignment in regulatory decisions.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Teva UK Ltd, Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe

Monitoring

Check stock for the affected batches of Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg solution for injection and follow the instructions in the MHRA notice.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Medicines recall/notification
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publicTga · Australia · Updated May 24, 2026

Australia: TGA refreshes device post-market monitoring hub and responsibilities

Monitoring

1) Add/confirm the TGA 'medical device post-market monitoring and safety updates' page as a tracked regulatory intelligence source for routine review. 2) Cross-check internal Australia device vigilance SOPs/work instructions against TGA guidance on sponsor/manufacturer post-market responsibilities and document any gaps for CAPA/change control as needed.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicMHRA · United Kingdom · Updated Jun 29, 2026

MHRA: Updated information on the MHRA's service providing scientific and regulatory guidance to developers of innovative medical products

Monitoring

Innovators must now utilize the Innovation Accelerator for access to regulatory expertise and guidance on pharmacovigilance and risk management strategies.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicUpdated Jun 4, 2026

Hintermann Series H3 Total Ankle Replacement: Higher-Than-Expected Risk of Device Failure - FDA Safety Communication

Monitoring

Review impact brief for required actions.

SOP Impact
ConfidenceMedium
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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