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Regulatory

Jordan JFDA Medical Device Registry Analysis: Importer Concentration

A comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) medical device registry. Analyze applicant volumes, major distributors, and warehouse allocations.

Regulatory

Nigeria NAFDAC Greenbook Medical Device Registry: Licenses & Expiry Cycles

A comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the Nigeria NAFDAC Greenbook medical device registry. Explore active vs. inactive license ratios, top applicants, and the 5-year renewal cycle.

Regulatory

Tanzania TMDA Medical Device Registry Analysis: Data-Driven Market Insights

A data-driven analysis of the Tanzania TMDA medical device registry: registered vs. notified device ratios, top Local Technical Representatives (LTRs), and source countries.

Regulatory

Egypt EDA Medical Device Register Analysis: 3,959 Devices and Top Manufacturers

An in-depth analysis of 3,959 medical device registrations under the Egyptian Drug Authority, exploring top manufacturers, countries of origin, and timeline trends.

Regulatory

South Africa SAHPRA Medical Device Establishment Licenses (3,000 Active)

An in-depth analysis of 3,000 active SAHPRA establishment licenses, examining the balance of distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and municipal hubs.

Regulatory

Thailand FDA Medical Device Database Analysis: 43,337 Records

A comprehensive analysis of 43,337 medical device records in the Thailand FDA database, exploring active vs expired licenses, imported share, and top manufacturers.

Regulatory

NMPA Flight Inspections: Preparing for China's Unannounced Audits Under Order 14

A regulatory guide to China NMPA flight inspections under Decree No. 14. Understand unannounced triggers, inspector powers, and GMP readiness for manufacturers.

Regulatory

Ecuador ARCSA Audit: 3,939 Expired Licenses Highlight Risks Under Resolution 2026-003

An empirical audit of 3,939 expired registrations in Ecuador. Learn how to manage transition compliance risks under the new ARCSA Resolution 2026-003-DASP.

Regulatory

FDA Dermal Filler Approvals and Adverse Events: A 30-Year MAUDE and PMA Analysis

A comprehensive, data-driven analysis of 1,038 FDA dermal filler PMA approvals and 22,247 adverse events from the MAUDE database, detailing trends, top brands, and safety profiles.

Regulatory

FDA Product Code FDT: A Quantitative Audit of Duodenoscope Recalls and MAUDE Events

An empirical, data-driven safety audit of FDA product code FDT (duodenoscopes). Analyze 31 classified recalls and 3,985 adverse events from the MAUDE database.

Regulatory

FDA Product Code NAY: Surgical Robotics Clearance and Recall Trends

A deep dive into FDA product code NAY (computer-assisted surgical systems) using active registry data. Learn about 510(k) clearance trends and recall root causes.

Regulatory

Saudi SFDA MDS-G27: Digital Health and Wellness Device Regulation

A comprehensive guide to Saudi Arabia's SFDA MDS-G27 (2025) regulation on digital health. Understand the boundary between medical devices and wellness software.

MFDS

South Korea MFDS Registry: Risk Class, Imports, and Sponsor Concentration

A data-driven analysis of South Korea's MFDS medical device registry. Explore risk class distributions, import vs. domestic splits, and leading sponsors.

Regulatory

Swissdamed Registry Analysis: 4,554 Swiss Actors and 60,611 Device Registrations

A data-driven analysis of Swissmedic's swissdamed database. We break down actor types, risk classes, legislations, and leading CH-REPs.

Regulatory

WHO Medical Device and IVD Prequalification: The Complete Regulatory Guide

A comprehensive guide to the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification process for medical devices and IVDs, detailing eligibility, step-by-step pathways, and key 2026 procedural updates.

Risk Management

ISO 14971 Risk-Control Traceability: How to Spot and Fix Audit Gaps

Prepare your Risk Management File for FDA or Notified Body audits. Learn to classify, locate, and remediate risk-control traceability gaps before your next QMS inspection.

Quality Systems

Acceptance Sampling Plans for Medical Devices: AQL, Z1.4 & ISO 2859

How to build statistically valid medical device sampling plans under 21 CFR 820.250 / ISO 13485: AQL, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, ISO 2859-1 switching rules, c=0 plans, and OC curves.

Quality Systems

GAMP 5 Computerized System Validation for Medical Devices (2nd Ed.)

A practical guide to GAMP 5 Second Edition for medical device manufacturers: software categories, the V-model, critical thinking, FDA CSA alignment, data integrity, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Quality Systems

Medical Device Reliability Testing: HALT, HASS, ALT & MTBF

A practical guide to medical device reliability testing: HALT vs HASS vs accelerated life testing, Weibull and MTBF, Arrhenius acceleration, and where it fits in ISO 13485 design V&V.

Regulatory

FDA 522 Postmarket Surveillance Studies: Section 522 Order Compliance Guide

Understand FDA Section 522 postmarket surveillance orders for Class II and III devices: triggering criteria, the 30-day plan and 15-month start rules, study design, and the public 522 database.