From 16 June 2025, a landmark reform of how medical devices are regulated in Great Britain takes effect, as part of a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) broader transformation of the UK’s medical device regulatory framework.
Features
Risk-based quality control: planning, defining, linking and evaluating
By moving away from fixed quality control schedules and embracing a framework rooted in clinical risk and analytical performance, laboratories can tailor their quality systems to reflect real-world challenges. Here, Stephen MacDonald introduces the role of analytical performance specifications, Sigma metrics, and the MaxE(nuf) model.
Congress in microcosm: examples of linking learning to the laboratory
In just three months, the biennial IBMS Congress will return to the ICC in Birmingham. The focus once again will be on the very best that biomedical science and those supporting the event have to offer. Here, Pathology in Practice focuses on a small selection of scientific programme abstracts, alphabetically from cellular pathology to haematology.
Products
Eco-conscious, low retention pipette tips
EcoRack - Nerbe plus Premium Surface low retention pipette tip racks, are now available in completely paper-based packaging; ensuring easy disposal and significantly reducing plastic waste in the laboratory. Sold by Alpha Laboratories, the tips are stable and pre-sterilised and ready for immediate use.
SEKISUI launches OSOM RSV Test
SEKISUI Diagnostics, a global medical diagnostics manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new rapid diagnostic testing tool to detect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in professional healthcare settings.
Revvity’s EUROIMMUN unveils IDS i20 analytical random access platform
Revvity has announced the launch of its new IDS i20 analytical random access platform from EUROIMMUN, enabling full automation of chemiluminescence immunoassays (ChLIA).
Novel cell analyser features breakthrough imaging technologies
Becton Dickinson (BD) has announced the global commercial launch of the world's first cell analyser featuring breakthrough spectral and real-time cell imaging technologies.
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Ghent Pathology 2025
ICC Ghent, Belgium
24-26 June, 2025
Distinguishing tumour tissue from normal tissue
Online
8 July, 2025
Introduction to direct immunofluorescence webinar
Online
10 July, 2025
Annual SHOT Symposium
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, B40 1P
11 July 2025
Introduction to immunocytochemistry webinar
Online
15-16 July, 2025