FDA QMSR
51 articles
OEM vs Independent Ultrasound Service Provider: A Due Diligence Decision Tool
A neutral due-diligence framework for HTM and procurement leaders to evaluate OEM vs independent ultrasound service routes across QMS evidence, software licensing, calibration, and acceptance testing.
Refurbished Ultrasound Parts Purchasing Controls & Receiving Acceptance
A risk-based purchasing and receiving-acceptance workflow for used, tested, repaired, and refurbished ultrasound parts, informed by ISO 13485 Clause 7.4.
Ultrasound Board and Probe Repair Quality Agreement: Depot Deliverables and Clause Set
A contract-stage deliverables schedule and clause set for independent ultrasound repair depots, using 21 CFR 820.35(b) fields as a record template where appropriate.
How to Verify an Ultrasound Repair or Parts Provider's ISO 13485 and QMS Claims
A desktop-verification guide to auditing ISO 13485 scope, accreditation status, IAF CertSearch records, and FDA registration claims for ultrasound service vendors.
FDA Consent Decrees of Permanent Injunction for Medical Device Manufacturers (2026)
Comprehensive guide to FDA consent decrees of permanent injunction under FD&C Act Section 302, sign-or-sue letters, CGMP remediation, executive liability, case studies, and recovery strategies.
MDSAP in 2026: Revised Audit Approach, TGA Migration, and Post-QMSR Value
A strategic evaluation of MDSAP in 2026: analyzing the February 2026 revised audit approach, the TGA mdsap.global migration, and a post-QMSR ROI decision framework.
SPC for Medical Devices: Cpk/Ppk Targets, Gauge R&R, and Process Validation
A quality engineering guide to statistical process control (SPC) and process capability (Cpk/Ppk) for medical device process validation, including Gauge R&R and FDA QMSR compliance.
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.
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.
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.
FDA QMSR Remediation Mandate: Pre-2026 Findings Now Require ISO 13485
IsoTis and Longhorn warning letters set FDA precedent: pre-QMSR corrective actions must now meet ISO 13485. Internal audit exposure, risk citations, and prep steps.
FDA 510(k) Fees: MDUFA V User Fee Schedule and Total Cost Breakdown
Complete guide to FDA 510(k) user fees for FY 2026 under MDUFA V, including the $26,067 standard fee, $6,517 small business fee, $11,423 establishment registration, waivers, and total project cost.
ISO 19011:2026: What the Updated Audit Standard Means for Medical Device Manufacturers
ISO 19011:2026 embeds hybrid auditing, digital evidence management, and updated auditor competence across the audit lifecycle — what ISO 13485 and QMSR programs need to update.
ISO 13485 Audit Findings: Most Common Nonconformities by Clause and How to Prevent Them
The ISO 13485 clauses most cited in audit findings — root causes and corrective actions for document control, CAPA, design controls, suppliers, internal audits, and process validation.
Medical Device Cybersecurity Patch Management Guide (2026)
Plan regulated cybersecurity patch deployment for fielded devices under EU MDR, FDA Section 524B, and the Cyber Resilience Act, from triage to verified rollout.
FDA Servicing vs Remanufacturing Decision Tree for Medical Devices
Classify medical device repair, maintenance, software, and modification work under FDA's May 2024 servicing versus remanufacturing guidance.
Field Service Traceability for Software-Enabled Medical Devices
Build field service traceability for software-enabled devices with service records, software logs, audit trails, complaint links, QMSR, ISO 13485, and Part 11.
Preventive Maintenance and Calibration Intervals for Medical Devices
How to justify preventive maintenance and calibration intervals using risk-based methods, AEM programs, reliability data, ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, and Joint Commission expectations.
Spare Parts Obsolescence Control for Medical Devices: Qualification & Compliance
Guide to medical device spare parts obsolescence, covering last-time buys, alternate part qualification, change control, 510(k) triggers, EU MDR duties, and ISO 13485/QMSR compliance.
FDA One-Day AI Inspection Pilot: How Elsa Is Reshaping Medical Device Facility Oversight
Guide to FDA's May 2026 one-day AI inspection pilot using Elsa, including facility selection, screening inspection expectations, differences from standard inspections, and readiness steps.