Special Problems and Disconnects for Combination Products

By Alberto Velez

…& Efficacy The drug and combination product complaint and serious complaint (SAE/MDR) profile should be understood. This information should be incorporated into the risk management models. Identity This must be…

…& Efficacy The drug and combination product complaint and serious complaint (SAE/MDR) profile should be understood. This information should be incorporated into the risk management models. Identity This must be…

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Preparing for UDI in Europe

By Steve Cottrell, Madris Tomes

A draft version of the new Medical Device Regulations (MDR) has been released in Europe and medical device manufacturers should start preparing for the adoption of Unique Device Identification (UDI)….

A draft version of the new Medical Device Regulations (MDR) has been released in Europe and medical device manufacturers should start preparing for the adoption of Unique Device Identification (UDI)….

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDRs: Establish a Procedure

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…establish a robust procedure for MDRs (including the electronic reporting requirement), with a failure to file MDRs in a timely fashion or not at all, and the regulatory pain unleashed…

…establish a robust procedure for MDRs (including the electronic reporting requirement), with a failure to file MDRs in a timely fashion or not at all, and the regulatory pain unleashed…

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Eight Things You Need to Know about Unique Device Identification

By Steve Cottrell, Madris Tomes

MDR initiative links to the public manufacturers and User Facility Device Experience MDR database; however, it is important to note that the information in that database is usually redacted. 6….

MDR initiative links to the public manufacturers and User Facility Device Experience MDR database; however, it is important to note that the information in that database is usually redacted. 6….

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Eric Soederberg, Sunrise Labs

Device Design: Never Underestimate Connectivity

By Maria Fontanazza

…to shipping devices and occasionally responding to MDR or MAUDE reports when they come in. Once a manufacturer has the ability to gather near real-time data on the use of…

…to shipping devices and occasionally responding to MDR or MAUDE reports when they come in. Once a manufacturer has the ability to gather near real-time data on the use of…

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Cook Medical Recalls More than 4 Million Catheters

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…of the catheter tip, which results in tip fraction and/or separation. This problem has resulted in 30 Medical Device Reports (MDR) thus far. Catheter polymer degradation can cause adverse events…

…of the catheter tip, which results in tip fraction and/or separation. This problem has resulted in 30 Medical Device Reports (MDR) thus far. Catheter polymer degradation can cause adverse events…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

How Can an Establishment Manufacture Medical Devices Without a DMR?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

MDR is nothing more than the recipe needed to manufacture finished medical devices that are safe and effective in their intended use. Two: Having a MDR is not optional. Three:…

MDR is nothing more than the recipe needed to manufacture finished medical devices that are safe and effective in their intended use. Two: Having a MDR is not optional. Three:…

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CDRH Wants to Publish at Least 12 Final Guidance Documents in 2016

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…Testing (Biocompatibility) Postmarket Surveillance Studies Under Section 522 of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Medical Device Reporting (MDR) for Manufacturers A-List Draft Guidance Medical Device Decision Support Software Use…

…Testing (Biocompatibility) Postmarket Surveillance Studies Under Section 522 of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Medical Device Reporting (MDR) for Manufacturers A-List Draft Guidance Medical Device Decision Support Software Use…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

Detention Never a Good Thing, Even for Medical Devices

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…that Part 803 (Medical Device Reporting) has been through some minor agency tweaks over the past two years, such as UDI and eMDR requirements. Please keep in mind, when changes…

…that Part 803 (Medical Device Reporting) has been through some minor agency tweaks over the past two years, such as UDI and eMDR requirements. Please keep in mind, when changes…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

eMDRs Part Deux: FDA on a Mission

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…519 of the Act; (c) failed to adequately develop, maintain and implement written MDR procedures as required by 21 CFR 803.17; (d) filed what appears to be late MDRs; and…

…519 of the Act; (c) failed to adequately develop, maintain and implement written MDR procedures as required by 21 CFR 803.17; (d) filed what appears to be late MDRs; and…

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