Supply Chain
36 articles
Swissdamed Registry Analysis: 4,554 Swiss Actors and 60,611 Device Registrations
A data-driven analysis of Swissmedic's swissdamed database. We break down actor types, risk classes, legislations, and leading CH-REPs.
Abbott Libre Duo CE Mark: Dual Glucose-Ketone CGM Strategy (2026)
Abbott Libre Duo CE mark analysis covering the first continuous glucose-ketone sensor, dual-analyte regulatory strategy, CGM competition, FDA pathway, and wearable convergence.
Stryker Handala Cyberattack 2026: MedTech Supply Chain and Cybersecurity Lessons
Analyze the March 2026 Handala wiper attack on Stryker, its global manufacturing and order disruption, supply chain impact, and cybersecurity lessons for medtech.
Medical Device Reshoring and Nearshoring Strategy Guide (2026)
Evaluate medical device reshoring and nearshoring decisions in 2026, including tariffs, QMSR and ISO 13485 implications, cost trade-offs, supply risk, and IP protection.
Iran War Impact on Medical Device Supply Chains and Strait of Hormuz Risk
Analysis of how Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption could affect medical device supply chains, including helium, plastics, freight, insurance, and sourcing strategy.
EU MDR Article 10a: Supply Chain Discontinuation and Shortage Prevention
Learn when manufacturers must report device interruptions under EU MDR Article 10a, who to notify, required data, supply chain flow, and 2026 guidance.
FDA Section 506J Device Shortage Reporting Guide
Understand Section 506J medical device shortage reporting, including mandatory notifications, the 506J list, OSCR oversight, and supply chain planning.
Battery Cell Sourcing for Portable Medical Devices: Supplier Qualification
How to qualify battery suppliers and design medical device battery packs, covering chemistry selection, IEC 62133-2, UN 38.3, BMS controls, traceability, quality agreements, and dual sourcing.
CDMO Quality Agreement RACI for Sub-Tier Supplier Control
How to structure RACI matrices in CDMO quality agreements for sub-tier supplier control, defining OEM, CDMO, and supplier accountability under ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, and EU MDR.
Coatings and Surface Treatment Supplier Controls for Medical Devices
How to qualify coating and surface treatment suppliers, covering audits, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, specifications, biocompatibility, quality agreements, and monitoring.
Legacy Medical Device Transfer to a CDMO: DMR, Validation, and Regulatory Strategy
How to transfer legacy medical device manufacturing to a CDMO while managing DMR handoff, tacit knowledge, change control, process revalidation, and regulatory continuity.
Medical-Grade Resin Change Control and Dual Sourcing Guide
Manage resin material changes, supplier notifications, biocompatibility review, revalidation, regulatory filing strategy, and dual sourcing under FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and ISO 10993.
Microfluidic Cartridge Materials and Diagnostic Tapes for IVDs
Select microfluidic cartridge materials and diagnostic tapes for IVD devices, covering COC, COP, PMMA, PC, PP, bonding, molding, leachables, supplier qualification, and validation.
Nitrocellulose Membrane Selection for Lateral Flow Assay IVD Performance
Select nitrocellulose membranes for lateral flow IVDs using pore size, capillary flow rate, protein binding, backing, lot qualification, and FDA or IVDR expectations.
Off-the-Shelf Single-Use Components Qualification for Medical Devices: A Practical Guide
Qualify catalog single-use medical device components under ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, and EU MDR with supplier evaluation, inspection evidence, and change control.
PCB and EMS Supplier Controls for Active Medical Devices
Qualify PCB fabricators and EMS providers for active medical devices with ISO 13485 controls, traceability, quality agreements, inspection, and monitoring.
Sample Pad, Conjugate Pad, and Absorbent Pad Qualification for Lateral Flow IVD Products
Guide to qualifying sample, conjugate, and absorbent pads for lateral flow IVD assays, including material selection, pretreatment chemistry, lot testing, specifications, and QMS controls.
Sensor and Transducer Supplier Qualification for Medical Devices
Guide to qualifying sensor and transducer suppliers for medical devices, covering supplier criticality, calibration checks, incoming inspection, lot bridging, quality agreements, and monitoring.
Sterilization Supplier Strategy for Medical Devices: Capacity and Dual Sourcing
Manage sterilization supplier capacity risk with EtO and cobalt-60 exposure, dual-source qualification, alternative modalities, quality agreements, and ISO 13485/QMSR planning.
Tubing and Extrusion Supplier Qualification for Medical Devices: From Audit to Validation
Qualify medical tubing and extrusion suppliers, from selection and audits to IQ/OQ/PQ validation, traceability, cleanroom controls, and ongoing monitoring.