Quality Systems
241 articles
Generative AI in Medical Device Regulatory Operations
Use generative AI in device regulatory work with governance for submissions, literature review, intelligence, clinical evaluation, GxP controls, and compliance risks.
SOUP IEC 62304 Compliance Guide for Medical Device Manufacturers
Guide to managing SOUP under IEC 62304, covering identification, risk assessment, safety classification, documentation, open-source controls, and post-market monitoring.
Medical Device Acronyms & Glossary: 100+ Essential Terms Every Professional Must Know
Medical device glossary with 100+ FDA, EU MDR, quality system, clinical evidence, standards, cybersecurity, and regulatory acronyms explained for professionals.
IEC 62133 Battery Safety for Medical Devices: Testing and Compliance
Meet IEC 62133 battery safety requirements for medical devices, including testing, FDA and EU MDR expectations, UN 38.3 transport, battery management, and risk controls.
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.
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.
Switzerland Swissmedic Medical Device Registration Guide (2026)
How to register medical devices in Switzerland under Swissmedic: CH-REP duties, MedDO/IvDO rules, swissdamed deadlines, CE reliance, fees, and PMS obligations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment Calibration Management for Medical Devices: ISO 13485 Clause 7.6 Complete Guide
Guide to medical device equipment calibration management under ISO 13485 Clause 7.6 and FDA QMSR, covering traceability, schedules, out-of-tolerance handling, records, and software tools.
EU MDR Common Specifications: Article 9, Annex XVI, and 2026 Compliance
Guide to EU MDR Common Specifications under Article 9, including Annex XVI products, IVD common specifications, conformity effects, and timelines through 2028.
EU Declaration of Conformity for Medical Devices: 2026 Template Guide
How to draft an EU MDR Declaration of Conformity under Article 19 and Annex IV, including required content, language rules, legacy devices, and templates.
EU MDR GSPR Annex I: General Safety and Performance Requirements Guide
Guide to demonstrating compliance with EU MDR Annex I GSPR, including all 23 requirements, evidence mapping, standards, cybersecurity, AI, and NB review tips.
EU MDR Harmonised Standards: 2026 List, GSPR Mapping, and Conformity
Guide to EU MDR harmonised standards under Article 8, including the 2026 list, presumption of conformity, GSPR mapping, MDCG guidance, and compliance gaps.
EU MDR PRRC Guide: Article 15 Responsibilities and 2026 Changes
Guide to the EU MDR Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance, covering Article 15 qualifications, duties, outsourcing, MDCG guidance, liability, and 2026 changes.
FDA Establishment Registration & Device Listing: Complete Compliance Guide
Guide to FDA establishment registration and device listing under 21 CFR Part 807, including FURLS/DRLM, FY 2026 fees, who must register, annual renewal, and common violations.