Devine Guidance

Device History Record

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

Folks, if an event or activity is not documented in writing, it never happened in the eyes of our friends at FDA. When it comes to retaining accurate records reflecting…

Folks, if an event or activity is not documented in writing, it never happened in the eyes of our friends at FDA. When it comes to retaining accurate records reflecting…

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MEDdesign

Designing Connected Health Services

By Montana Cherney, Stefan Moritz

“Connected Health is the coming together of technology, devices, and people to enable increased access, improved care, lower costs and better outcomes.” – Montana Cherney, Connected Health – The User-Driven…

“Connected Health is the coming together of technology, devices, and people to enable increased access, improved care, lower costs and better outcomes.” – Montana Cherney, Connected Health – The User-Driven…

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Devine Guidance

Device Master Record

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…Form 483 Observations for failing to comply with §820.181 (Device Master Record). In some cases, the failure to comply with §820.181 is finding its way into warning letters, a nice…

…Form 483 Observations for failing to comply with §820.181 (Device Master Record). In some cases, the failure to comply with §820.181 is finding its way into warning letters, a nice…

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MEDdesign

Cellular Phones Could Transform Global Healthcare

By Gunjan Bagla

…regulatory and physician acceptance issues are sorted out. And me? I’ve just ordered the uChek kit at the introductory price of $20. References: http://www.wired.com/business/2013/02/smartphone-becomes-smart-lab/ http://www.geekosystem.com/new-iphone-pee-tester-app/ http://uchek.in/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/28/opinion/mahmud-mobile-medic http://www.healio.com/infectious-disease/emerging-diseases/news/print/infectious-disease-news/%7Bc49b830e-33ba-467d-b066-94ce4c7a0f0c%7D/texts-improved-malaria-treatment-adherence-among-hcws-in-kenya http://healthmarketinnovations.org/program/medicallhome http://www.wired.com/business/2013/02/smartphone-becomes-smart-lab/…

…regulatory and physician acceptance issues are sorted out. And me? I’ve just ordered the uChek kit at the introductory price of $20. References: http://www.wired.com/business/2013/02/smartphone-becomes-smart-lab/ http://www.geekosystem.com/new-iphone-pee-tester-app/ http://uchek.in/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/28/opinion/mahmud-mobile-medic http://www.healio.com/infectious-disease/emerging-diseases/news/print/infectious-disease-news/%7Bc49b830e-33ba-467d-b066-94ce4c7a0f0c%7D/texts-improved-malaria-treatment-adherence-among-hcws-in-kenya http://healthmarketinnovations.org/program/medicallhome http://www.wired.com/business/2013/02/smartphone-becomes-smart-lab/…

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Devine Guidance

Notified Body Audits ā€“ The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…going to share some of the more egregious comments and findings coming from notified body audits in 2013. Failure to comply with harmonized standards. Folks, there is no requirements to…

…going to share some of the more egregious comments and findings coming from notified body audits in 2013. Failure to comply with harmonized standards. Folks, there is no requirements to…

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MEDdesign

Approaches to Developing New Medical Technologies

By Jason Higgins

…technology is fully understood. Arguably, when developing a novel technology, the latter approach can have considerable advantages. Design for Commercialization: The excitement of commercializing a product, compounded by the desire…

…technology is fully understood. Arguably, when developing a novel technology, the latter approach can have considerable advantages. Design for Commercialization: The excitement of commercializing a product, compounded by the desire…

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Devine Guidance

Complying with 21 CFR, Part 807 for Establishment Registration

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…Website. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Legislation/FederalFoodDrugandCosmeticActFDCAct/SignificantAmendmentstotheFDCAct/FDASIA/ucm20027187.htm.  Medical device establishment registration and listing – notice of changes for FY 2013. (2012, August). FDA Website. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/ucm314844.htm. …

…Website. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/RegulatoryInformation/Legislation/FederalFoodDrugandCosmeticActFDCAct/SignificantAmendmentstotheFDCAct/FDASIA/ucm20027187.htm.  Medical device establishment registration and listing – notice of changes for FY 2013. (2012, August). FDA Website. Retrieved April 20, 2013, from http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/ucm314844.htm. …

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Devine Guidance

Not all Suppliers Need Audits

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…13485 Certificates; Lead Auditor Certificate; Resume, etc., are acceptable in lieu of survey. • Standard Catalog Component Manufacturers • Low-Risk Components • Distributors of Catalog Components  • Consultants • Facility…

…13485 Certificates; Lead Auditor Certificate; Resume, etc., are acceptable in lieu of survey. • Standard Catalog Component Manufacturers • Low-Risk Components • Distributors of Catalog Components  • Consultants • Facility…

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Devine Guidance

CAPA is not Rocket Science

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…their organizational woes. Sorry folks, but injecting the CAPA programs with steroids isn’t the answer. In fact, the more complex the CAPA system, the more opportunities for Dr. D’s good…

…their organizational woes. Sorry folks, but injecting the CAPA programs with steroids isn’t the answer. In fact, the more complex the CAPA system, the more opportunities for Dr. D’s good…

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