Donald Baim, Harvard professor and Boston Scientific executive, dies at 60more images Institute of Medicine will review FDA’s system for clearing low-risk medical devicesFDA medical device approvals get external review WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is asking the government’s top medical advisers to review its system for approving certain types of medical devices that has been criticized by safety advocates and government watchdogs. FDA awards $2 million in grants to spur development of medical devices for childrenFDA awards $2M in grants for kids’ medical devices WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is awarding $2 million to spur the development of medical devices for children, who face increased risks during surgery because so few implants are designed for their use. |