Manufacturing
55 articles
Microfluidic Cartridge Materials and Diagnostic Tapes for IVDs
Select microfluidic cartridge materials and diagnostic tapes for IVD devices, covering COC, COP, PMMA, PC, PP, bonding, molding, leachables, supplier qualification, and validation.
Nitrocellulose Membrane Selection for Lateral Flow Assay IVD Performance
Select nitrocellulose membranes for lateral flow IVDs using pore size, capillary flow rate, protein binding, backing, lot qualification, and FDA or IVDR expectations.
Off-the-Shelf Single-Use Components Qualification for Medical Devices: A Practical Guide
Qualify catalog single-use medical device components under ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, and EU MDR with supplier evaluation, inspection evidence, and change control.
Oligonucleotide, Primer, and Probe Supplier Qualification for IVD Molecular Diagnostics
Qualify oligonucleotide, primer, and probe suppliers for molecular IVD kits with purity specs, lot testing, contamination control, bridging, change notices, and FDA/IVDR expectations.
PCB and EMS Supplier Controls for Active Medical Devices
Qualify PCB fabricators and EMS providers for active medical devices with ISO 13485 controls, traceability, quality agreements, inspection, and monitoring.
Process Validation Ownership at a CMO/CDMO: Who Writes, Who Runs, Who Approves
Assign process validation ownership between OEMs and CMOs/CDMOs, covering protocol authorship, IQ/OQ/PQ execution, approvals, and ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, and GHTF accountability.
Sensor and Transducer Supplier Qualification for Medical Devices
Guide to qualifying sensor and transducer suppliers for medical devices, covering supplier criticality, calibration checks, incoming inspection, lot bridging, quality agreements, and monitoring.
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.
Sterilization Supplier Strategy for Medical Devices: Capacity and Dual Sourcing
Manage sterilization supplier capacity risk with EtO and cobalt-60 exposure, dual-source qualification, alternative modalities, quality agreements, and ISO 13485/QMSR planning.
Tubing and Extrusion Supplier Qualification for Medical Devices: From Audit to Validation
Qualify medical tubing and extrusion suppliers, from selection and audits to IQ/OQ/PQ validation, traceability, cleanroom controls, and ongoing monitoring.
EPA Ethylene Oxide Rules for Medical Device Sterilization: 2026 Guide
Guide to the EPA's 2026 proposed EtO emissions rollback for medical device sterilization, covering the 2024 rule, compliance timelines, supply chain risk, and alternatives.
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.
ASTM D4169 Transportation Validation for Medical Device Packaging
Guide to ASTM D4169 packaging validation, including distribution cycles, assurance levels, drop, compression and vibration tests, ISO 11607 links, sample size, and acceptance criteria.
Medical Device CMO Selection and Quality Agreement Guide
How to select a medical device CMO, define quality agreements, run supplier audits, manage change control, and align outsourced manufacturing with FDA QMSR and ISO 13485.
Design Transfer to Manufacturing: DMR, Validation, and Supplier Handoff
Guide to medical device design transfer, including DMR readiness, IQ/OQ/PQ process validation, supplier qualification, production handoff, and audit-ready documentation.
Medical Device Environmental Compliance: RoHS, REACH, WEEE Guide
Guide to medical device environmental compliance covering EU RoHS restricted substances, REACH SVHC and SCIP duties, WEEE producer obligations, global RoHS rules, and 2026 strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.