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Clinical Evidence

Non-Inferiority Clinical Trials for Medical Devices: Margin & Design Guide

Master non-inferiority clinical trials for medical devices: set M1 and M2 margins, protect against learning curves and biocreep, compare FDA and EU MDR, and analyze pivotal trial cases.

Digital Health & AI

Should You Trust AI in Regulatory Work? A Vendor-Neutral Checklist After DJ Fang's Pilot

A vendor-neutral operational audit for medtech RA and quality teams evaluating AI workflow tools, covering CSV, source provenance, master dossier reuse, and reliance.

Clinical Evidence

Bayesian Statistics for Medical Device Clinical Trials: FDA Guidance & Approvals

Master FDA CDRH guidance for Bayesian device trials. Explore prior borrowing, adaptive designs, 47 PMA approval statistics, and the 2026 drug draft contrast.

Clinical Evidence

Data Monitoring Committees (DMC/DSMB) in Medical Device Clinical Trials

Comprehensive guide to DMC and DSMB oversight in medical device clinical trials: FDA 2006 vs 2024 guidance, chartering, stopping rules, and operator learning curve management.

Regulatory

Disposable Circumcision Device Supplier Qualification: CE, ISO 13485 & MOQ

A purchasing-control guide for qualifying disposable circumcision device suppliers: CE marking, ISO 13485 scope, size mix, MOQ landed cost, and sample acceptance.

Regulatory

FDA Electronic Product Radiation Control (EPRC) for Medical Devices (21 CFR 1000-1050)

Guide to FDA Electronic Product Radiation Control (EPRC) under 21 CFR 1000-1050: 1002.1 matrix, Laser Notice 50/56, Form 2877, and Section 539 civil penalties.

Regulatory

Medical Cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive Sourcing & Regulatory Guide

A technical sourcing guide for medical cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives: intended use classification, 2-octyl vs n-butyl chemistry, ISO 10993, and lot release.

Regulatory

NPWT Supplier Qualification: Pump–Dressing Compatibility, Alarms, QMS and Total Cost

A technical due-diligence guide for qualifying NPWT systems: pump-dressing compatibility, alarm performance, regulatory scope, and total cost of therapy.

Regulatory

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.

Design Controls

FDA Human Factors Final Guidance 2026: Three Submission Categories and What Changed

Guide to FDA's final Human Factors guidance (effective August 1, 2026), covering Categories 1-3, Decision Point D flexibilities, and eSTAR submission rules.

Regulatory

FDA Medical Device User Fees FY 2027: MDUFA Rate Table and Budget Decisions

Complete guide to FDA medical device user fee rates for FY 2027 (MDUFA V), covering 510(k), De Novo, PMA, registration fees, small business waivers, and filing decisions.

Regulatory

FDA MRI Safety Labeling and GUDID Status: Data Analysis of 5.15M Device Records

Data analysis of 5.15 million FDA GUDID records evaluating MRI safety status distribution, ASTM F2503 labeling rules, implantable device coverage gaps, and 2023 guidance compliance.

Clinical Evidence

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.

Regulatory

FDA TAP Pilot Program Guide: Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Strategy

Guide to FDA CDRH Total Product Life Cycle Advisory (TAP) Pilot Program, Breakthrough Device eligibility, 14-day advisor meetings, and CMS payor alignment.

Clinical Evidence

Why Medical Device Clinical Trials Stop Early: 6,155 Terminated Studies Analysis

Analysis of 6,155 terminated medical device trials on ClinicalTrials.gov: leading failure causes, enrollment bottlenecks, and trial survival playbooks.

Reimbursement & Market Access

Commercial Insurance Coverage for Medical Devices: Payer Policy and Prior Auth

Guide to US commercial and private-payer coverage for medical devices — medical policy, prior authorization, ERISA self-funded plans, appeals, and the Medicare NCD/LCD benchmark.

EU MDR / IVDR

EU MDR Article 22: Systems and Procedure Packs — Producer Obligations Guide

Complete guide to EU MDR Article 22 system and procedure pack producer obligations, the no-additional-CE-mark rule, Article 22(4) triggers, UDI, and the FDA convenience-kit comparison.

Clinical Evidence

Master Protocols and Platform Trials for Medical Devices: The Adoption Gap

Analysis of master protocol, platform, basket, and umbrella trial adoption in medical devices — with ClinicalTrials.gov data showing near-zero device uptake and when the design pays off.

Clinical Evidence

FDA Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT): Program & Qualified Tools Guide

Complete guide to the FDA Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program: 4 tool categories, 2-phase no-fee qualification process, and full matrix of all 21 qualified tools.

Regulatory

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.