Post-Market Surveillance
81 articles
Combination Product Safety Reports: Which Clock, Which System, Which Applicant?
A practical 21 CFR Part 4 Subpart B worksheet mapping applicant identity, 4.102 baselines and add-ons, statutory reporting clocks, and electronic routing between FAERS, eMDR, and VAERS.
MedDeviceRepair: Keeping Loaner Exchanges Traceable When Serial Numbers Change
A three-asset chain-of-custody crosswalk for medical device loaner exchanges: preserve serial traceability across removal, placement, and return without slot-level record overwrites.
VetMedGuide: Building a Useful Veterinary Device Field-Feedback Form
A manufacturer intake worksheet for veterinary analyzer complaints: separate instrument observation, species and matrix, clinic QC evidence, and unsupported causality.
HSA GN-21 R7 Change Notification: 6Aii/6Aiii Approval, Two-CN Cap, & August Clock
Singapore HSA GN-21 Revision 7 change notification guide: when 6Aii/6Aiii SMDR updates require approval, the two-active-CN cap, and the 1 August 2026 clock.
MDCG 2026-4: Who Uploads SSCP and SSP to EUDAMED, the Handover, and 2027 Clocks
MDCG 2026-4 EUDAMED SSCP and SSP upload guide: NB interim duties, manufacturer handover in October 2026, Article 32 vs 29(4), and the 27 February 2027 clock.
Malaysia MDA Automated Re-Registration: MeDC@St 2.0+, July 2026 Switch & CN Trap
Operational guide to Malaysia MDA's Automated Re-Registration Route in MeDC@St 2.0+: six eligibility gates, CN-first sequencing, QMS whitelist, fees, and TAT.
Philippines FDA Advisory 2026-1007: CPR Validity, 120-Day Clock & CMDN/CMDR
Operational guide to FDA Advisory 2026-1007: CPR validity during renewal, RA 9711 IRR 120 days, customs proof, CMDN/CMDR 90-day filing, and fee suspension.
Health Canada MDEL Phase 2: Foreign Distributor Exemption, Supplier Lists & GUI-0016
Operating guide to Health Canada MDEL Phase 2 (SOR/2026-110, GUI-0016 Dec 14 2026): keep-or-cancel, supplier lists, procedures, and CAD $5,519.
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.
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.
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.
Teleflex Global Regulatory Dossier: Arrow, UroLift, FDA Data & 2025 Sale
Data-driven regulatory dossier of Teleflex (NYSE: TFX): ~440 FDA 510(k)s, multi-country registration counts, Arrow Class I recalls, and the 2025 $2.03B divestiture.
Aesthetic Medical Device Adverse Events and Recalls: A MAUDE Data Analysis
A data-driven analysis of FDA MAUDE adverse events and recalls across aesthetic device classes, analyzing breast implants, lasers, dermal fillers, and cryolipolysis systems.
Botulinum Toxin Adverse Events: Refreshed FAERS Safety Analysis
A comprehensive teardown of botulinum toxin adverse events in the FDA FAERS database, comparing safety profiles of Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify.
Continuous Glucose Monitor FDA Recalls & MAUDE: Dexcom & Abbott Teardown
An in-depth analysis of continuous glucose monitor (CGM) recalls and MAUDE safety data, comparing Dexcom and Abbott sensor, receiver, and software failures.
CT, MRI & Fluoroscopy FDA Recalls: Siemens, Philips & GE Teardown
A safety teardown of CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy recalls. We review Siemens, Philips, and GE recall volumes, magnet venting risks, and cybersecurity issues.
FDA Anesthesia Machine Recalls: GE, Dräger & Getinge MAUDE Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning teardown of FDA anesthesia system recalls and MAUDE adverse events, analyzing GE Carestation, Dräger Atlan, and Getinge Flow.
FDA Heart Valve Recalls: Edwards, Medtronic & Abbott MAUDE Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning teardown of FDA heart valve recalls and MAUDE database adverse events, analyzing Class I events and common failure modes.
Managing End-of-Service (EOS) Medical Equipment: Lifecycle Risks & HTM Fleet Controls
A data-driven playbook for managing aging multi-brand ultrasound fleets after receiving an OEM End-of-Service (EOS) letter, detailing safety statistics, tender data, and parts planning.