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publicEuropean Medicines Agency · European Union · Updated Sep 1, 2026

New approach methodologies to replace and reduce animal testing: Voluntary data submission pilot

Urgency: High

Stakeholders must express interest in the pilot by submitting an application form prior to the full submission of data, with the pilot set to run through 2027.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) · European Union · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Expert panel support for breakthrough medical devices: pilot programme

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must now incorporate expert panel feedback into their conformity assessment processes, ensuring timely integration of provided expert advice into their evaluation and regulatory submissions.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicMHRA · UK · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Filters should be used during the administration of Parenteral Nutrition for patients in all care settings DSI/2026/011

Urgency: High

Update local protocols to ensure parenteral nutrition is administered with filters in compliance with the new requirements.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 2, 2026Translated From French

Imager II Angiographic Catheter Recall – Boston Scientific

Urgency: High

Healthcare facilities must initiate the removal process for affected lots, isolate impacted products, and communicate the recall information to all relevant healthcare professionals. Compliance with the outlined return process is mandatory.

Signal ManagementCAPARegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 2, 2026Translated From Another Language

ANSM (France) - Safety information feed: CEC/Ecmo – Echangeur de chaleur – Quantum PureFlow Standard Heat Exchanger High Flow – Spectrum Medical S.r.L sur le site de l'Agence nationale de sécurité du médicamentet des produits de santé Informatio

Urgency: High

Pharmacies within healthcare establishments must review the safety information and adhere to the guidance issued by ANSM regarding the usage of the device.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 2, 2026Translated From French

Injunction No. 2026-DM-046-INJ Concerning Surgifrance Establishment in Valbonne (Alpes-Maritimes)

Urgency: High

Surgifrance must implement corrective actions, including the establishment of processes for handling complaints in 3 months, and a complaints register within 8 months.

Inspection ReadinessRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicANSM (France) · France · Updated Sep 2, 2026Translated From French

Modification of List of Health Products by ANSM on 02/09/2026

Urgency: High

Pharmacovigilance systems must be updated to monitor and report on the newly added medications.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicFDA · USA · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Evaluation of Therapeutic Equivalence August 2026

Urgency: High

Focus on therapeutic equivalence evaluations for generics

Country ComplianceSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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