Under the MDR, clinical evaluation must include an appraisal of clinical data to determine whether the evidence is suitable for establishing a device’s safety and performance. If the data are insufficient, CE marking can be delayed or put at risk. Methodological quality and scientific validity are central to that appraisal. Manufacturers need to understand how…
Running a medical device or IVD clinical study involves dozens of activities across three phases: preparation, enrolment, and close-out. A team carries out the work, but someone has to know what must happen, when, and who is responsible. That is clinical project management, and it is the part of a study less experienced Study Sponsors...
Donawa Lifescience has launched the Donawa InTeam flexible clinical staffing service to provide medical device and IVD companies fast access to qualified clinical professionals — Clinical Project Managers, Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Study Assistants — who join the client’s team on a fixed assignment, with none of the delays typically associated with recruitment. Through Donawa…
The Australian start-up company Tournicare Pty Ltd has achieved US marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ARMA over-the-counter Blood Pressure Monitor (BPM) via the 510(k) pre-market notification process with regulatory assistance from Donawa Lifescience. Tournicare announced its success in a LinkedIn post in mid-June. Tournicare CEO Niels van Sparrentak explains:…
Donawa Lifescience President, Maria E. Donawa, M.D., has authored a ‘Regulatory Recap’ article on LinkedIn titled ‘Proposed MDR Amendments and Clinical Data Requirements.’ Following Dr. Donawa’s February 2025 LinkedIn article on the current MDR’s clinical data requirements, the Commission’s December 2025 proposed MDR amendments have now been reviewed with particular attention to clinical data and…
Donawa Lifescience congratulates PainChek Ltd on receiving United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) De Novo clearance for its PainChek® Adult Intelligent Pain Assessment App (DEN240073). This groundbreaking app is the world’s first smart device-based medical device for pain assessment, designed for individuals who are unable to reliably verbalize their pain….
Donawa Lifescience provided a two-hour seminar to Chinese delegates on 28 October 2025 in conjunction with Leadvisor Global, a leading professional services platform. Donawa Lifescience had the privilege of delivering the first educational course under the Leadvisor banner: Course One – From China to the EU: Medical Device Regulations and Compliance Strategy, as part of…
This well-attended on-line Masterclass was a practical deep dive into how to successfully plan and launch pre-market clinical investigations in the EU under the MDR. Attendees discovered how to navigate country differences, identify the right investigators and sites, and streamline approvals for faster study starts. The speakers shared proven strategies to avoid costly delays and…
The 9th EAAR Annual Conference on New Medical Device Regulations (RMD 2025) took place in Brussels, Belgium, on 24-25 February 2025, featuring speakers from across the MedTech industry, including regulators and notified bodies. Organized by the European Association of Authorised Representatives (EAAR), the conference serves as an inclusive platform for all stakeholders across the both…
On 25 September 2024, Donawa Lifescience President Dr. Maria E. Donawa spoke at the webinar titled ‘Clinical Data Requirements: EU vs. US – Critical Differences and Strategies’. Dr. Donawa was joined as a speaker by Tom Melvin, Associate Professor of Medical Device Regulatory Affairs, Trinity College, Dublin. The webinar was hosted by MedTech Leading Voice…
