The next phase of testing for the COVID-19 pandemic will hopefully include the roll-out of tests for neutralizing antibodies for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but there are some roadblocks. The FDA’s Tim Stenzel said the agency has a limited amount of information to offer regarding emergency use authorizations for these tests, a predicament that might not resolve until several applicants are in and the agency can see some information that will aid in development of performance and validation standards.
Diversified health care player Abbott Laboratories did better than expected when it reported second quarter earnings. The Abbott Park, Ill.-based company is one of the earliest to start reporting for this period, which in the U.S. was characterized by an initial heavy impact from the ongoing pandemic.
The latest global regulatory news, changes and updates affecting medical devices and technologies, including: American Telemedicine Association, Heraeus, Zimmer Biomet.
Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: 3D Med, 7D Surgical, Abiomed, Invo Bioscience, M.I. Tech, Todos Medical.
Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Clinical Computer Systems, Diacarta, Edwards, Huntleigh Healthcare, Icad, Paragon 28.
Keeping you up to date on recent developments in orthopedics, including: Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures; Orthopedic surgeons issue guidelines on resuming elective surgery amid COVID-19 pandemic; Cardiac CT can double as osteoporosis test; Novel bone imaging approach provides insights into the progression of knee osteoarthritis.
Researchers around the globe are still struggling to understand the basic biology of COVID-19 infection, including how it works in the body and how to most effectively combat it. To aid them in their efforts under the weight of the ongoing pandemic, single-cell research tool company 10x Genomics Inc. has launched an updated version of its Chromium Single Cell Immune Profiling product.