Supply Chain
58 articles
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.
India G.S.R. 743(E): Outsourced Sterilization Labels, 14 Feb 2027 Clock & Ninth Schedule
Guide to CDSCO G.S.R. 743(E) Medical Devices Second Amendment Rules 2026: Rule 44(p) label prefixes, 14 Feb 2027 clock, Ninth Schedule fees, and loan licences.
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.
ISO 80369 Small-Bore Connector Conversion: 510(k), FDA Windows & Particular Parts
Manufacturer ISO 80369 conversion guide: route-specific particular parts, FDA recognition transition windows through Dec 17, 2028, and 510(k) change forks.
MDCG 2026-5 UDI Assignment: Manufacturer vs Distributor Decision Tree
MDCG 2026-5 UDI assignment guide: 3-path decision tree for private-label distributor brands, MDR Article 16, Basic UDI-DI rules, and EUDAMED registration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Defense Production Act & Buy American for Medical Devices (2026)
A decision guide for medical device makers on U.S. domestic incentives: DPA Title III grants, Buy American Act thresholds, TAA exemptions, and tax rules.
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.
EU PFAS Restriction for Medical Devices: REACH Timelines and Derogations
How the EU REACH PFAS restriction affects medical device components, key transition timelines (5- and 12-year derogations), concentration limits, and substitution roadmaps.
Malawi PMRA Medical Device Register Teardown: Supplier Landscape
A data-driven teardown of Malawi's PMRA Medical Device Register. Analyze the supplier landscape, geographic concentration, registration timeline, and PMRA legal framework.
Ukraine DLS Medical Device Register Teardown: Germany-First Supply Map
A comprehensive data teardown of Ukraine's State Service on Medicines and Drugs Control (DLS) medical device register, analyzing source countries, conformity frameworks, and wartime rules.
US Medical Device Imports Teardown: Why Mexico — Not China — Is America's #1 Source
A data-driven teardown of US medical device imports using the CEPII BACI dataset, analyzing the difference between core devices and the PPE/consumables basket.
US Federal Medical Device Procurement Teardown: Who Wins VA, DoD, and HHS Contracts
A data-driven analysis of $37.6B in federal medical device contracts. Learn which agencies buy, which suppliers win, and how to navigate VA, DoD, and HHS procurement channels.