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Biomaterial Constraints Could Limit Progress of 3D Printing

By Maria Fontanazza

…This involves not just a refinement in materials, but also a change in mindset. “A new mentality has to be developed in the way you formulate 3D printing compositions. We…

…This involves not just a refinement in materials, but also a change in mindset. “A new mentality has to be developed in the way you formulate 3D printing compositions. We…

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

FDA & Duodenoscopes – The Panel

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/Gastroenterology-UrologyDevicesPanel/UCM447407.pdf Code of Federal Regulation. (2014, April) Title 21 Part 820: Quality system regulation. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. Devine, C. (2011). Devine guidance for complying with…

…Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/Gastroenterology-UrologyDevicesPanel/UCM447407.pdf Code of Federal Regulation. (2014, April) Title 21 Part 820: Quality system regulation. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. Devine, C. (2011). Devine guidance for complying with…

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Bigler v. Olympus & Virginia Mason Medical Center

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

new reprocessing instructions for the Model TJF-Q180V Duodenoscopes; and recommended that healthcare facilities using the Olympus scopes begin adopting the new reprocessing instructions immediately. However, for the families suffering from…

new reprocessing instructions for the Model TJF-Q180V Duodenoscopes; and recommended that healthcare facilities using the Olympus scopes begin adopting the new reprocessing instructions immediately. However, for the families suffering from…

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

Audit Your Own Area, Receive a Warning Letter!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…matters audited. The dates and results of quality audits and reaudits shall be documented.” Compliance for Dummies The doctor would like to begin the compliance piece with some good news….

…matters audited. The dates and results of quality audits and reaudits shall be documented.” Compliance for Dummies The doctor would like to begin the compliance piece with some good news….

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FDA Transparency at Heart of Device Risk and Recall Discussion

By Maria Fontanazza

…how complaints have developed over time, and assurance that a search beyond the complaint file has been conducted. 3. Ensuring there is a process for considering worst-case scenarios regarding patient…

…how complaints have developed over time, and assurance that a search beyond the complaint file has been conducted. 3. Ensuring there is a process for considering worst-case scenarios regarding patient…

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The United States of America v. Medtronic., a corporation, and S. Omar Ishrak and Thomas M. Teft, individuals

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA’s enforcement page. (2012, July). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2012/ucm314736.htm…

…key attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. FDA’s enforcement page. (2012, July). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2012/ucm314736.htm…

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Changes to ISO 13485: What to Expect

By Rob Packard

…data analysis requirements for audits and service reports. Conclusions If your company is already compliant with 21 CFR 820, you are already compliant with most of the changes to ISO…

…data analysis requirements for audits and service reports. Conclusions If your company is already compliant with 21 CFR 820, you are already compliant with most of the changes to ISO…

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Going Global: Should You Take the Leap?

By Brett Gopal

…coupled with competitive cost base. While entering these markets, they tend to avoid head-to-head competition with foreign companies and focus on niche opportunities that allow them to capitalize on their…

…coupled with competitive cost base. While entering these markets, they tend to avoid head-to-head competition with foreign companies and focus on niche opportunities that allow them to capitalize on their…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
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Rework of Nonconforming Product Must Be Documented

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. 4. FDA’s enforcement page. (2015, April). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved April 26, 2015, from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm442205.htm…

…attributes of a FDA-compliant quality management system – 21 CFR, Part 820 Compliance. Charleston, SC: Amazon. 4. FDA’s enforcement page. (2015, April). FDA.gov Website. Retrieved April 26, 2015, from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm442205.htm…

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Build the Right Medical Device Recall Team

By Maria Fontanazza

…identifying who has the products and the process for communicating with those parties, to what the company will do when it receives the returned product. Companies must also give FDA…

…identifying who has the products and the process for communicating with those parties, to what the company will do when it receives the returned product. Companies must also give FDA…

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