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5 Top Annual Plan Medical Device Design and Development Process Improvements

By Scott Phillips

…in the field- especially for novel devices in medical specialty areas, manufacturing and supply chain management all add significantly to the raw cost of goods. Carefully consider any reimbursement model…

…in the field- especially for novel devices in medical specialty areas, manufacturing and supply chain management all add significantly to the raw cost of goods. Carefully consider any reimbursement model…

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Devine Guidance

What Part of Death or Serious Injury is Not Being Understood?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…21 CFR, Part 820.198 (a) (3) under “Complaint Files” points directly to 21 CFR, Part 803 and the need to review complaints and determine if adverse events are reportable to…

…21 CFR, Part 820.198 (a) (3) under “Complaint Files” points directly to 21 CFR, Part 803 and the need to review complaints and determine if adverse events are reportable to…

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Try Obtaining Clearance First, Dudes

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

Seriously, a company decides to just start selling a medical device on the U. S. Market without obtaining FDA clearance in advance? Seriously, a company actually believes that they can…

Seriously, a company decides to just start selling a medical device on the U. S. Market without obtaining FDA clearance in advance? Seriously, a company actually believes that they can…

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

You Canā€™t Outsource Your Quality and Regulatory Responsibilities

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…Devine guidance for complying with the FDA’s quality system regulation – 21 CFR, Part 820. Charleston, SC: Amazon. Warning Letters – Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. (2013, December). Retrieved…

…Devine guidance for complying with the FDA’s quality system regulation – 21 CFR, Part 820. Charleston, SC: Amazon. Warning Letters – Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. (2013, December). Retrieved…

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

Orange Jumps Suits ā€“ Try One On!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…19, 2014, from http://www.fda.gov/downloads/iceci/enforcementactions/enforcementstory/ucm129820 Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations. (2011, November). FDA Website. Retrieved January 19, 2014, from http://www.fda.gov/iceci/criminalinvestigations/ucm280937.htm. Office of Criminal Investigations – the enforcement story….

…19, 2014, from http://www.fda.gov/downloads/iceci/enforcementactions/enforcementstory/ucm129820 Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations. (2011, November). FDA Website. Retrieved January 19, 2014, from http://www.fda.gov/iceci/criminalinvestigations/ucm280937.htm. Office of Criminal Investigations – the enforcement story….

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

Supplier Management ā€“ You Own It!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…Medical devices – quality management systems – requirements for regulatory purposes (ISO 13485:2003). Warning Letters – Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. (2013, December). Retrieved December 30, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2013/ucm379092.htm….

…Medical devices – quality management systems – requirements for regulatory purposes (ISO 13485:2003). Warning Letters – Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations. (2013, December). Retrieved December 30, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2013/ucm379092.htm….

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

Time for Reflection

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…are required to comply with, not having sufficient resources to sustain compliance is a recurring nightmare for Chief Jailable Officers (CJO) everywhere. That being said, the doctor hopes you enjoy…

…are required to comply with, not having sufficient resources to sustain compliance is a recurring nightmare for Chief Jailable Officers (CJO) everywhere. That being said, the doctor hopes you enjoy…

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

UDI ā€“ Itā€™s About Time

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…pipe dream. Important dates for compliance The following dates are immensely important when it comes to UDI compliance for Q4-2013 and beyond. For starters, December 18th is extremely important. It…

…pipe dream. Important dates for compliance The following dates are immensely important when it comes to UDI compliance for Q4-2013 and beyond. For starters, December 18th is extremely important. It…

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

Part 11 Compliance ā€“ Donā€™t Forget to Validate

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…Part 11 compliant. Finally, any system designed to meet the intent of Part 11 compliance must be properly validated. The purpose of the validation is to ensure: Any changes made…

…Part 11 compliant. Finally, any system designed to meet the intent of Part 11 compliance must be properly validated. The purpose of the validation is to ensure: Any changes made…

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