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Digital Health & AI

SaMD vs SiMD vs Embedded Software: Classification, Documentation, and Regulatory Strategy

Guide to classifying SaMD, SiMD, and embedded medical device software, with IMDRF definitions, IEC 62304 risk classes, FDA and EU MDR pathways, and documentation strategy.

Clinical Evidence

Sample Size Calculation for Medical Device Clinical Investigations: Methods and Examples

Practical guide to sample size justification for device clinical investigations, covering ISO 14155, EU MDR Annex XV, FDA IDE expectations, common study designs, and worked examples.

Clinical Evidence

Statistical Analysis Plan for Medical Device Trials: SAP Endpoints and Estimands

Develop a medical device SAP covering endpoints, estimands, analysis populations, missing data, sensitivity analyses, multiplicity, timing, and FDA/EU MDR expectations.

Regulatory

Sunshine Act Open Payments Reporting for MedTech Companies: Compliance Guide

Guide to Sunshine Act and Open Payments compliance for device manufacturers, including covered recipients, reportable payments, 2026 thresholds, CMS submissions, penalties, and audits.

510(k)

USA Medical Device Registration Cost 2026: U.S. Agent Pricing Guide

Compare U.S. Agent and Official Correspondent pricing models, FDA annual fees and 3-year cash flow scenarios for foreign device manufacturers in 2026.

Design Controls

User Needs vs Design Inputs: Translating VOC into Medical Device Requirements

Learn how to translate VOC and user needs into verifiable design inputs with FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, traceability examples and audit-ready documentation.

Commercialization

Medical Device Go-to-Market Strategy: From FDA Clearance to Commercial Adoption

Build a medical device go-to-market plan covering regulatory-commercial alignment, hospital procurement, value analysis, sales channels, pricing, and launch timelines.

Commercialization

Medical Device Product Liability and Insurance: A Complete Guide for Manufacturers

Guide to medical device product liability and insurance, including strict liability, negligence, coverage types, EU 2024/2853 changes, recalls, and risk controls.

Digital Health & AI

Cloud-Based Medical Devices & SaaS: Regulatory Compliance Guide (FDA, EU MDR 2026)

Guide to FDA and EU MDR regulation of cloud-based medical devices and SaaS health platforms, covering SaMD, SiMD, IEC 62304, cybersecurity, CSA, CRA, and validation.

Cybersecurity

HIPAA Compliance for Medical Device Companies (2026 Security Rule Update)

Manage HIPAA compliance for connected device companies, including applicability, 2026 Security Rule proposals, encryption, MFA, BAAs, IoMT risks, and FDA cybersecurity overlap.

Digital Health & AI

Mobile Medical Applications: FDA & EU MDR Regulatory Guide (2026)

Classify mobile medical apps under FDA and EU MDR rules, including device software functions, wellness exclusions, CDS updates, Rule 11, cybersecurity, privacy, app stores, and 2026 strategy.

Standards & Testing

Endotoxin and Pyrogen Testing for Medical Devices: BET Guide

Guide to medical device endotoxin and pyrogen testing, including BET methods, rFC alternatives, ISO 11737-3, USP <85>/<161>, FDA guidance, and device limits.

Digital Health & AI

Wearable Medical Devices: Regulatory Pathway Guide (FDA, EU MDR 2026)

Guide to wearable medical device regulation in the US and EU, including FDA wellness policy, 510(k), De Novo, EU MDR classification and manufacturer compliance strategy.

Quality Systems

Batch Records for Medical Devices: BMR, EBR, DHR, and FDA QMSR

Guide to batch manufacturing records, electronic batch records, and DHRs for medical devices, covering 21 CFR 210/211, FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, review workflows, deviations, and inspection readiness.

Sterilization & Packaging

Bioburden Testing for Medical Devices: Complete ISO 11737-1 Guide

Guide to bioburden testing under ISO 11737-1:2018, covering method validation, recovery efficiency, extraction, enumeration, dose setting, and routine monitoring for medical device sterilization.

Manufacturing

Cleanroom Standards for Medical Devices: Complete ISO 14644 Guide

Classify, design, validate, and monitor ISO 14644 cleanrooms for medical devices, including particle limits, environmental monitoring, FDA/EU GMP expectations, and 2025 updates.

Quality Systems

Cost of Quality in Medical Devices: Prevention, Appraisal, and Failure Costs

How to calculate and reduce medical device Cost of Quality using prevention, appraisal, internal failure, and external failure categories aligned with ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR.

Quality Systems

CSV to CSA Transition: FDA Computer Software Assurance Guide

How to move from CSV to FDA's Computer Software Assurance approach, covering risk-based validation, testing strategy, documentation, and a practical transition roadmap.

Regulatory

FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Medical Devices: Regulatory Pathway

FDA EUA guide for medical devices covering Section 564 authority, CBRN emergency triggers, submission criteria, EUA vs 510(k)/PMA, termination, and active EUAs.

Quality Systems

Engineering Change Order (ECO) for Medical Devices: Complete Process Guide

Medical device ECO guide covering ECR-to-ECN workflows, ISO 13485 design change controls, FDA QMSR expectations, risk assessment, regulatory triggers, and approvals.