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The UK clinical trials regulation overhaul: what it means for CTUs

On 30 October 2025, the UK Government signed new clinical trials legislation into law, marking a significant m...

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Understanding the importance of document lifecycle management

What are the seven stages of the document lifecycle, and why is lifecycle essential to an effective Quality Ma...

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GMP Compliance: The 5 pillars of pharmaceutical sector quality

In pharmaceutical and life science manufacturing, quality relies on the co-ordinated control of five critical ...

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Demystifying medical device audits: Requirements, process, and impact

Medical device audits can be a source of stress for developers and manufacturers. But what exactly are the aud...

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eTMF compliance with SharePoint; what inspectors expect and what you must own

Many CTUs are turning to SharePoint to shift from paper to electronic Trial Master Files - after all, it's acc...

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How training management became a weak link in ISO 13485 compliance

Whether you're developing a brand new medical device or scaling your team to expand existing operations, there...

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Why UK Clinical Trial Units (CTUs) Are Ditching Paper TMF Systems

As clinical trials become increasingly complex and resources tighten, UK Clinical Trial Units are moving away ...

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Recur Software acquires Cognidox to invest in AI and growth

Cambridge, UK – October 2025 - Recur Software, a US-based software group that acquires and grows industry-spec...

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Understanding FDA 21 CFR Part 11: A Guide for Life Science Developers

WTH is FDA 21 CFR Part 11? That’s a question many life science developers wanting to access the US market must...

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CRO vs CMO vs CDMO: different roles, same GxP compliance challenges?

Whether you're running trials as a CRO, scaling production as a CMO, or delivering end-to-end solutions as a C...

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The hidden drain: controlling onboarding costs in the med tech sector

The med tech sector is booming, but many companies are silently leaking time, money and talent through an over...

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5 steps to a robust corrective action process

It’s the job of your corrective action process to identify and eliminate the systemic issues that will prevent...

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Why not just use Google Drive as a Document Management System?

Google Drive is a hugely popular, cloud-based program that allows you to create, edit, store, and share docume...

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9 ways GXP training fails as med tech companies scale

In the earliest stages of building a medical device business, training compliance is often handled with a DIY ...

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LMS vs TMS: What’s the difference?

In practice, the terms Learning Management System (LMS) and Training Management System (TMS) are often used in...

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A Guide to Post-market Surveillance for Medical Devices in the EU, UK and US

The PIP scandal, in which faulty breast implants injured thousands of women around the world, served as a powe...

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Is SharePoint the Right Choice for Your Medical Device QMS?

A Quality Management System (QMS) is a requirement for medical device developers across the globe. But should ...

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What is Good Training Practice?

While not a formal regulatory term, Good Training Practice (GTrP) is emerging as a shorthand in quality-focuse...

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Mastering Non-Conformance Reports: A Guide for Quality Management

How do you log and deal with non-conformities so that faulty products don't end up in the hands of customers? ...

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Root cause analysis vs blame culture - the real path to quality

Every time a deviation is blamed on “human error,” an opportunity for real improvement is lost. In high-stakes...

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Navigating ISO 13485: 8 Key Clauses for Medical Device QMS Excellence

Navigating the complexities of ISO 13485:2016 can be daunting - especially for innovative start-ups and scale ...

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Should med tech companies use AI tools for SOP writing​?

When you’re under pressure to gain ISO 13485 or accelerate FDA QMSR compliance, the idea of prompting ChatGPT ...

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The Cognidox LMS is live: Built for GxP. Designed for you.

You asked for it, and we built it! The Cognidox Learning Management System (LMS) is now ready to become an int...

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4 ways to build an ISO 13485 compliant QMS - and 1 that works long term

Are you looking for ways to build and maintain the most efficient, ISO 13485 QMS as your company continues to ...

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Choosing Your Document Management System: OneDrive vs. SharePoint

What is the best document management solution for you and your business, One Drive for Business or SharePoint?...

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Making the Switch: Transforming Your TMF into an eTMF

As a growing Contract Research Organisation (CRO), you understand the critical role of the Trial Master File (...

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When should you hire a quality manager for your medical device start-up?

Bringing a medical device to market is one of the most rewarding and high-stakes journeys a startup can undert...

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Medical Device Technical File requirements: what you need to know

What is the medical device technical file? What should it contain and how should it be structured? And is it e...

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The power of design reviews: Preventing costly mistakes

I worked in one of the large Cambridge-based technology consultancies for many years and was privileged to hav...

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A brief (but expert) guide to building a QMS for medical device startups

For medical device startups, implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) isn’t a one-time event - it’s an o...

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Why not use greenlight guru as your med tech eQMS?

Greenlight Guru has been marketed since 2013 as the first digital eQMS (electronic Quality Management System) ...

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More than quizzes: what you need from a med tech Learning Management System (LMS)

A med tech learning management system (LMS) is not just a repository for training videos and quizzes. And it n...

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Clinical trial documentation: eISF v eTMF - what's the difference?

In clinical trial management two sets of documents are essential to success: the Trial Master File (TMF) and t...

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Should you buy bundled ISO 13485 procedures for your med tech QMS?

It’s a fair question - especially when you’re staring down the barrel of an audit, short on time, and knee-dee...

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Is Google Drive Suitable for Your Medical Device QMS?

A Quality Management System is a requirement for medical device developers across the globe. But should you bu...

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The road to stress-free clinical trial document management with Cognidox

Managing clinical trial documents manually can be a major headache. From consent forms to sample tracking logs...

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ISO 13485: How to Plan Successful Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audits

If your company needs to certify your Quality Management System (QMS) to the ISO 13485 standard, knowing how t...

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8 common mistakes medical device startups and scale-ups must avoid

When you bring a medical device to market, you’re stepping into one of the most competitive and regulated indu...

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Why not use Microsoft software to build your own digital QMS?

SMEs creating a digital Quality Management System (QMS) often turn to familiar, digital tools to build a solut...

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How to structure your QMS documentation for ISO 13485 compliance

How should you structure your documentation to meet the requirements of ISO 13485?

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Training management in your medical device QMS: what’s required?

Training management is a big deal for medical device developers. Get it wrong, and you risk fines, product rec...

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Mastering Medical Device Development: An A-Z Guide of Acronyms

The regulations and literature surrounding medical device development are packed with acronyms and technical t...

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QMS eQMS and DMS. What's the difference?

There are different ways companies can build required quality management systems, from using traditional paper...

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5 Phases of Developing Medical Devices: A Comprehensive Guide

The medical device development process is typically broken down into five distinct phases. Each one requires i...

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The FDA Predetermined Change Control Plan: What you need to know

Documentation continues to be of vital importance to medical device development in the age of AI. One example?...

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Should you use Box as a Document Management System?

Box is a popular cloud-based content management solution that companies use to manage files and collaborate on...

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FDA QMSR Compliance: Are you ready for 2026?

From February 2, 2026, all medical device manufacturers and importers selling their products in the USA will n...

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The Importance of Document Review in New Product Development

Inadequate document review is often the root cause of failure in new product development and manufacturing pro...

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AI in Medical Devices: Navigating the Regulation in the US, UK, and EU

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical devices represents one of the most promising yet ...

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What’s the best eQMS software for medical device developers in 2025?

There are many eQMS platforms out there that have been helping medical device developers bring their products ...

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Adventures in quality management: how document control became sexy

In the past, document management was an unglamorous business. Not every company was digitised, and those that ...

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Is Cognidox an eQMS?

Short answer? Yes. But not in the way you'd expect—and that’s been the secret to its success. Here’s the truth...

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Understanding Document Management vs Document Control

For some companies simply managing their documentation is enough to support their business goals. But others n...

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Is MasterControl the Right eQMS for Med Tech Startups and SMEs?

MasterControl is one of the most widely known electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) in the life science...

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Cognidox unleashes exciting new integration features in v10.4 release

Cambridge, UK, 22 October 2024: Cognidox, a leading provider of document management solutions for high-tech, m...

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