On this week’s podcast: The US FDA was busy with draft and final guidance documents this week, issuing three within 24 hours. The docs address disparate device-industry concerns, ranging from of-the-moment issues like coronavirus test supplies, to more traditional concerns around device materials testing.

Medtech Insight articles addressing topics discussed in this episode:

• Citing Shortages Tied To COVID-19, FDA Allows Some Alternative Flu Test Materials

• FDA Proposes Negating Need For Biocompatibility Testing For Certain Materials

• FDA Guidance: Sponsors Of Nitinol Devices Must Address Thermomechanical Properties Of Alloy