Quality Systems
241 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.
Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Distribution for Medical Devices & IVDs
Guide to cold chain distribution for medical devices and IVDs under ISO 13485 clause 7.5.11, GDP frameworks, shipper qualification, and excursion disposition.
FDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) and 21 CFR Part 58 GLP Device Guide
Guide to FDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) and 21 CFR Part 58 GLP for device sponsors, covering compliance manuals, NAI/VAI/OAI, and PMA pre-approval audits.
FDA Medical Device Master Files (MAF): Types, LOA & Sourcing Strategy (2026)
2026 guide to FDA Medical Device Master Files (MAF under 21 CFR 814.20): functional categories, LOA workflow, MAF vs DMF vs DMR, and eSTAR integration.
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.
FCPA Compliance for Medical Device Manufacturers: 2025 Shifts and Case Record
A guide to US FCPA compliance for medical device manufacturers, covering the 2025 DOJ guidelines, historical cases, distributor red flags, and QMS controls.
FDA Pediatric Medical Device Regulation: Pathways, Section 515A, and Waivers
A guide to US FDA pediatric device regulation: Section 515A submissions, premarket pathways, MDUFA user-fee waivers, extrapolation, and PDC grants.
FDA Import Alerts & DWPE for Medical Devices: The Border Gate
Guide to FDA Import Alerts and Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE) for medical devices. Learn the Red List removal and petition workflow.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Device Right to Repair: What FDA, FTC, and the Docket Record Actually Say
An evidence-based regulatory analysis of the medical device right-to-repair debate, detailing key agency findings, Regulations.gov dockets, and compliance boundaries.
Medical Device Open Payments by the Numbers: $1.20B CMS Teardown (2026)
A deep quantitative teardown of the CMS Open Payments database for medical devices. Analysis of general payments, royalty dominance, specialty concentrations, and top manufacturer footprints.
Ultrasound Board-Level Failure Patterns: An HTM Field Guide to Root-Cause Diagnosis
A comprehensive HTM guide mapping ultrasound console symptoms to board-level failures (PSU, beamformer, motherboard) with FMECA data and repair-vs-replace rules.
Ultrasound Probe Repair vs Replace: An HTM Decision Framework With MAUDE Evidence
A detailed guide for HTM and biomedical engineering teams to evaluate whether to repair or replace diagnostic ultrasound transducers based on failure modes, safety risks, and compliance.
ESU Recalls: ConMed, Stryker, Megadyne & Olympus Surgical-Fire and Burn Teardown
A manufacturer-spanning deep dive into FDA electrosurgical unit (ESU) recalls and MAUDE adverse event reports. Analyzes 640 recalls, surgical fire risks, and QMS implications.