Warning Letter Roundup & Recap – March 13, 2018
Executive Summary
Duodenoscope-makers Olympus, Fujifilm and Pentax Medical failed to conduct post-market surveillance study activities mandated by US FDA in 2015; quality systems violations noted at firms that make dental diagnostic X-ray devices and laser fiber-optic surgical devices. Six device-related warning letters were released by the agency this week.
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