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IEC 62304 Edition 2: 2026 Software Lifecycle Changes for Devices
Prepare for IEC 62304 Edition 2 with process rigor levels, broader health software scope, AI/ML lifecycle provisions, cybersecurity integration, and compliance timelines.
IVDR Companion Diagnostic Consultation File: NB-EMA/NCA Package Guide
Prepare an IVDR companion diagnostic consultation file for NB submission, covering EMA/NCA review, contents, performance evidence, drug label alignment, timing, and deficiency risks.
MDR Article 88 Trend Reporting: Statistical Thresholds and Workflow
How to set MDR Article 88 trend reporting thresholds, choose denominators, test significance, escalate severity, link CAPA, and align PMSR/PSUR outputs.
MDUFA VI: FDA Device User Fees and 2027-2032 Reauthorization
Guide to MDUFA VI for 2027-2032, covering FDA device user fee changes, CDRH staffing, real-world evidence provisions, fee projections, and preparation steps.
NGS Bioinformatics Pipeline Change Control: Documentation and Revalidation Guide
Document NGS bioinformatics pipeline changes, assess validation impact, control software and database updates, and prepare IEC 62304 audit records for IVDs.
PCCP Drift Monitoring for AI Imaging Devices: Thresholds and Retraining Triggers
Build FDA PCCP drift monitoring protocols for AI imaging devices, including dataset shift, scanner drift, thresholds, cadence, retraining triggers, and submission boundaries.
PMCF Survey Design: Evidence Level, Sample Size, Endpoints, and Bias Controls
Design EU MDR PMCF surveys that Notified Bodies accept, with sample frames, CER endpoint mapping, acceptance criteria, statistics, bias controls, and adverse event capture.
QMSR Supplier Quality Agreements for Cloud, AI, Cybersecurity, and Test Vendors
Draft QMSR supplier quality agreements for cloud, AI, cybersecurity, testing, and sterilization vendors with audit, CAPA, change notice, and evidence clauses.
RUO-to-IVD Conversion Firewall: Convert Research-Use Assays Without Evidence Risk
Operational guide to converting RUO assays into regulated IVDs, covering claims cleanup, distributor controls, data triage, validation bridging, training, and evidence firewalls.
SBOM-to-VEX Vulnerability Triage Workflow for Medical Device PSIRTs
PSIRT playbook for medical device SBOM-to-VEX triage, covering CVE intake, component matching, exploitability analysis, VEX rationale, severity scoring, CAPA, field action, and communications.
Special 510(k) for Software and Cybersecurity Changes: Decision Tree and Evidence Package
Decision tree for when a software or cybersecurity update can use Special 510(k) vs Traditional 510(k) — risk analysis, V&V summary, FDA guidance, and evidence package requirements.
SSCP Notified Body Deficiency Response Pack for EU MDR
Playbook for responding to Notified Body SSCP deficiencies under EU MDR, covering response tables, clinical benefit wording, residual risk, readability, CER/IFU alignment, and EUDAMED readiness.
Global UDI Compliance Deadlines 2026 by Country
Track 2026 UDI compliance deadlines across the EU, Switzerland, Australia, China, Brazil, Singapore, and the US, with class rules and data requirements.
Medical Device CDMO Market 2026: Growth, Key Players, and Outsourcing
Analysis of the 2026 medical device CDMO market, including growth forecasts, major players, M&A trends, outsourcing drivers, and partner selection criteria.
Swissdamed Mandatory July 2026: Swiss Device Registration and UDI Guide
Guide to Switzerland swissdamed mandatory registration from July 1, 2026, covering UDI uploads, Product Module, CH REP duties, M2M, grace periods, and triggers.
FDA Cybersecurity Premarket Deficiencies: 12 Rejection Reasons
Guide to 12 common FDA cybersecurity premarket deficiencies in 2026, including SBOM, threat modeling, risk assessment, Section 524B, guidance alignment, and practical fixes.
FDA Workforce Cuts and Medical Device Regulatory Timelines in 2026
How FDA and CDRH staffing reductions may affect 510(k) reviews, pre-submission meetings, MDUFA goals, and regulatory planning for device companies.
GLP-1 Drug Delivery Devices: Combination Product Pathways 2026
Guide to the GLP-1 drug delivery device ecosystem, including auto-injector pens, oral delivery, combination product pathways, FDA, EU MDR, and market outlook.
EU MDR Notified Body Capacity Crisis 2026-2027: Manufacturer Action Plan
Analysis of EU MDR and IVDR Notified Body capacity using 2026 survey data, review timelines, certification bottlenecks, IVDR Class C risk, and manufacturer actions.
FDA AI-Enabled Device Software Guidance: TPLC Draft Guide
Guide to FDA's January 2025 draft guidance on AI-enabled device software functions, including TPLC controls, data management, bias mitigation, transparency, and submission content.