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Published 2026-10-12
AI-Enabled Medical Devices Require an Integrated FDA and IP Strategy
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A Knobbe Martens piece describes FDA activity on AI-enabled medical devices, including an August 18, 2026 FDA discussion paper on generative AI device regulation and a September 25, 2026 draft guidance on Robotically-Assisted Surgical Devices. The article urges coordinated patent and premarket strategies as AI features grow in devices.
Consider preparing integrated regulatory and IP workflows when developing AI-enabled device features to avoid conflicting statements and review timing issues.
Consider: How should medical device teams sequence patent filings and FDA premarket interactions to minimise contradictory statements during concurrent reviews?
Scarlet nabs $50m to grow AI-native medtech certification platform
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This report covers Scarlet’s $50 million Series B to expand its AI-native medtech certification platform into the US and APAC, hiring AI reviewers and engineers. Scarlet positions its software as a third‑party review organisation that assesses documentation, offers ongoing monitoring and audits, and holds regulatory designations in Europe, Britain and the US.
Consider whether third‑party AI-specialist certification and continuous monitoring could support regulatory readiness and postmarket surveillance for AI-enabled medical devices.
Consider: What documentation and continuous-surveillance capabilities do medtech firms need to meet third‑party AI certification and maintain long-term compliance?
Medtech's digital experience is ready for an upgrade
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This article argues that digital experience is central to modern medtech products: user interfaces, data flows and AI turn devices into platforms. Poor UX can hinder adoption, increase clinician cognitive load, and potentially contribute to safety issues. The piece calls for design, engineering and regulatory teams to collaborate earlier in development.
Consider elevating UX, data infrastructure and cross‑functional collaboration as core design priorities to improve adoption and reduce user-related risks for connected devices.
Consider: What governance processes can align product, UX, engineering and regulatory teams early enough to prevent usability-related safety risks?
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