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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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5 Challenges in Building a Pharmacovigilance System Master File

Managing the integrity and accessibility of a PSMF (Pharmacovigilance System Master File) is a key challenge f...

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FDA Regulation Update: QMSR and ISO 13485:2016 Explained

At last! It’s happened! The FDA has announced the date for the publication of its new Quality Management Syste...

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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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Demystifying FDA 21 CFR Part 820: A Comprehensive Guide

The FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR) for medical device manufacturers is commonly known as FDA 21 CFR Par...

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Building Your Digital QMS: Is Microsoft Software the Right Choice?

SMEs creating a digital Quality Management System (QMS) will often reach for the most familiar tools to build ...

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How is Software as a Medical device (SaMD) regulated by the FDA?

Does the fertility tracking app you are developing count as a medical device? What about the imaging software ...

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What’s the plan? A seamless product realisation process for ISO 13485

So, you’ve had your brilliant idea. You know what kind of medical device you want to build. You have a vision ...

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FDA CAPA Requirements: Ensuring Compliance and Quality Control

Having a repeatable procedure for Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) is a key FDA requirement for medical...

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Navigating FDA Approval: Understanding 510K vs PMA

How can medical device developers gain FDA approval for their devices and permission to sell their product int...

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Tips for a Successful FDA 510(k) Submission: Get It Right

Developers who want to release a medical device in the US need to seek permission from the FDA. Depending on t...

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Understanding FDA Medical Device Development Requirements: DHF, DMR, DHR

DHF, DMR, DHR… to the uninitiated they might sound like out-of-town furniture stores or airport codes for exot...

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Streamlining Medical Device Design Controls for FDA and ISO Compliance

30 years ago the FDA introduced robust new requirements for medical device design control following a string o...

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7 Key FDA E-Signature Requirements for Medical Device Developers

How does your organisation authorise, authenticate, document and police the use of electronic signatures withi...

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Navigating the Med-Tech Investment Landscape: 5 Tips for Success

When Elon Musk unveiled his ‘bionic pig’ in an on-line event in September there was much hype and more than a ...

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MHRA Guide: Remote Approval Requirements for Digital Signatures

A lot of us have been challenged by remote working lately, whether it’s the back ache acquired from working on...

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Quality Management in the CBD Industry: GMP and GdocP Explained

Around the world different rules apply for the cultivation, manufacture and sale of cannabis and CBD products....

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Navigating FDA Interactions: 10 Tips for Regulatory Success

I am a former FDA staff member and now back in the private sector. If you are in Regulatory Affairs, you are i...

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The FDA's need for Quality Management in Medical Device Development

Reports from the U.S. tell us the FDA is continuing to prioritise Proactive Quality Management in the medical ...

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Securing Regulatory Compliance: The Power of Digital Signatures

Digital signatures are proving valuable tools for businesses developing products for release in highly regulat...

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