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Got a Great Idea for a Health App? It Might Need Regulation

Platypus MedTech

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn ‘one good idea’ into an app or piece of software that makes a difference to the health and wellbeing of others, it might surprise you to learn that it may be a medical device and so it might need regulatory approval. Software as a Medical Device […]

Health-App or SaMD? The Risks of Unregulated Apps

Platypus MedTech

With the transition period for updated regulations around Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) in Australia well and truly over, it’s a timely reminder of the need for users of software medical devices – including health-related apps – to know what these products are, and why they’re required to meet strict criteria. SaMD is not […]

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