US FDA Regulations for Medical Device E-labeling: A Guide for Manufacturers
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medical devices through a variety of means, including labeling requirements. These requirements are designed to ensure that patients and healthcare providers have the information they need to use medical devices safely and effectively. What is E-labeling? Traditionally, medical devices have relied on physical labels attached to the product or its packaging to provide important information to users, including usage instructions, warnings, and product specifications. However, with the advancement of digital technology, the FDA recognizes the potential benefits of electronic labeling, which allows manufacturers to display this information electronically rather than on a physical label. Benefits of E-labeling In recent years, the FDA has increasingly focused on the use of electronic labeling (e-labeling) for medical devices. E-labeling can provide a number of advantages over traditional paper labeling, including: The ability to update lab...