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Regulatory Affairs

Device Label Translation: Reconciling Units, Symbols, and Released Versions

How medical device RA/QA teams reconcile units, ISO symbols, and released versions across translation cycles before artwork issuance under FDA QMSR 820.45 and EU MDR GSPR 23.

Quality & Compliance

Incomplete Supplier Change Notices: A Device QA Triage Guide

When a supplier change notice omits affected lots, dates, or technical details, device QA must hold unverified product, issue an evidence request, and halt close-out until facts are verified.

Clinical Evidence

EClinCloud EDC for Device Studies: Linking Versions, Deficiencies and Endpoints

Evaluate whether a configurable EDC study build can reconstruct device models, firmware versions, deficiencies, and endpoint records for FDA and EU MDR trials.

Regulatory

ISO 20417:2026 Guide: FDA Rec# 5-149, July 1 2029 DoC Window & ISO 15223-1

Operational guide to ISO 20417:2026: FDA Rec# 5-149 complete recognition, the July 1 2029 DoC transition window, ISO 15223-1, 21 CFR 801, and EU MDR GSPR 23.

Clinical Evidence

DHTs as Endpoints in Device Investigations: Investigational Device vs Measurement Tool

FDA DHT clinical investigation guide: investigational device vs remote measurement tool under 21 CFR 812, fit-for-purpose V&V, and August 2026 DDM status.

Quality Systems

IEC 62353 Recurrent Testing After Repair: OEM IFU Duties vs IEC 60601-1 & NFPA 99

IEC 62353 in-service electrical safety testing: manufacturer IFU duties, IEC 60601-1 type test differences, CMS S&C 14-07 major repair rules, and NFPA 99.

Regulatory

ISO 80369 Small-Bore Connector Conversion: 510(k), FDA Windows & Particular Parts

Manufacturer ISO 80369 conversion guide: route-specific particular parts, FDA recognition transition windows through Dec 17, 2028, and 510(k) change forks.

Clinical Evidence

ClinicalTrials.gov Registration and Results Reporting for Medical Device Trials

Comprehensive guide to medical device clinical trial registration and results reporting: 42 CFR Part 11 ADCT criteria, 21-day clocks, Form FDA 3674, 2026 CMP updates, and EU MDR Article 77.

Clinical Evidence

Informed Consent for Medical Device Clinical Trials: 21 CFR 50, EFIC & EU MDR Article 63

Complete guide to informed consent in medical device clinical trials: 21 CFR Part 50 & Part 812, 50.22 minimal-risk waiver, 50.24 EFIC, and EU MDR Article 63.

Clinical Evidence

Safety Reporting in Medical Device Clinical Trials: US IDE, EU MDR & ISO 14155

Complete guide to safety reporting in medical device clinical trials: 21 CFR 812.150 UADE clocks, EU MDR Article 80, MDCG 2020-10/1 Rev.1, and ISO 14155 GCP rules.

Clinical Evidence

Risk-Based Monitoring for Medical Device Clinical Trials: FDA, EU MDR & ISO 14155 Guide

Comprehensive guide to risk-based monitoring (RBM) in medical device clinical trials: 21 CFR 812.40, FDA 2023 Q&A, EU MDR Annex XV, ISO 14155:2026, and BIMO audit evidence.

Clinical Evidence

Sham Controls in Medical Device Trials: Design, Ethics, and FDA/EU Expectations

Comprehensive guide to sham controls in medical device clinical trials: 21 CFR 860.7, EU MDR Article 62, Helsinki ethics, blinding protocols, and alternatives.

Clinical Evidence

Imaging Core Labs for Medical Device Clinical Trials: FDA Expectations and Setup Guide

Comprehensive guide to imaging core labs in medical device trials: FDA expectations, charter anatomy, reader reproducibility (kappa/ICC), and vendor audit.

Clinical Evidence

Enrichment Strategies for Medical Device Clinical Trials: Patient Selection Guide

Master enrichment strategies in medical device clinical trials: compare prognostic vs predictive designs, evaluate device-unique gates, and balance FDA DAPs.

Clinical Evidence

Clinical Events Committees (CEC) and Endpoint Adjudication in Medical Device Trials

Guide to CEC endpoint adjudication in device trials: when it's required, CEC vs DMC vs core lab, charter anatomy, independence rules, and cost.

Clinical Evidence

External and Historical Control Arms in Medical Device Clinical Trials

Guide to external and historical control arms in medical device trials: FDA acceptance, OPC vs external controls, MAIC, and exchangeability rules.

Clinical Evidence

Multiplicity and Multiple-Endpoint Testing in Medical Device Clinical Trials

Master multiplicity control in device trials: learn FDA 2022 & CDRH rules, co-primary & composite exemptions, Holm/gatekeeping methods, and IVD endpoint strategies.

Regulatory

Pure Global AI: A Practical Workflow Guide for Medical Device Regulatory Teams

A vendor-neutral guide to Pure Global AI's regulatory databases, device and predicate agents, and evidence-first workpapers for risk, eSTAR, CAPA, QMSR, labeling, and post-market review.

Clinical Evidence

Superiority and Equivalence Clinical Trial Designs for Medical Devices

Master superiority and equivalence trial designs for medical devices: navigate TOST mechanics, OPC benchmark derivation, CLSI EP09 agreement, and FDA standards.

Clinical Evidence

Adaptive Designs for Medical Device Clinical Studies: FDA Guidance, Types, and ICH E20

Master adaptive clinical trial designs for medical devices: navigate FDA CDRH guidance, evaluate 10+ adaptation types, preserve trial integrity, and align with ICH E20.