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

No DHR = No Documented Evidence of Compliance

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…FDA expects a DHR, that supports compliance with the DMR, to be completed using GDP; (a) FDA; (b) DHR; (c) DMR; and (d) GDP. Failure of the Chief Jailable Officer…

…FDA expects a DHR, that supports compliance with the DMR, to be completed using GDP; (a) FDA; (b) DHR; (c) DMR; and (d) GDP. Failure of the Chief Jailable Officer…

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

What Part of Process Validation is Not Being Understood?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…being performed, i.e., limit versus challenge; Compiled list of equipment to be used; Training requirements (please note, validation activities should only be performed by qualified individuals; Data collection sheets; Sample…

…being performed, i.e., limit versus challenge; Compiled list of equipment to be used; Training requirements (please note, validation activities should only be performed by qualified individuals; Data collection sheets; Sample…

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CAPA Corner

CAPA Corner: The Case of the Defunct TV

By Tom Weaver

…been used)  My mind raced back to the what questions to think about what process(es) were under investigation. That I knew! With that afternoon I had spent installing the TV…

…been used)  My mind raced back to the what questions to think about what process(es) were under investigation. That I knew! With that afternoon I had spent installing the TV…

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

Poor Cleanroom Controls + Non-Validated Sterilization Process = Recipe for a Warning Letter!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…operating procedures (SOP’s), and methods that define and control the manner of production; Monitoring and control of process parameters and component and device characteristics during production; Compliance with specified reference…

…operating procedures (SOP’s), and methods that define and control the manner of production; Monitoring and control of process parameters and component and device characteristics during production; Compliance with specified reference…

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

Bad Design Control Practices can Lead to a Warning Letter!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…In fact, the requirements for complying with 21 CFR, Part 820.30 (Design Controls) are clearly defined. If an establishment fails to comply with 21 CFR, Part 820.30, then their product…

…In fact, the requirements for complying with 21 CFR, Part 820.30 (Design Controls) are clearly defined. If an establishment fails to comply with 21 CFR, Part 820.30, then their product…

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Jason Higgins, Electrical and Software Engineer, Carbon Design Group

Integrating Regulatory Requirements in Medical Device Design

New regulatory guidance, especially those on human factors, has pushed classic medical device companies to include user experience (UX) and industrial design (ID) as part of the development process. Since…

New regulatory guidance, especially those on human factors, has pushed classic medical device companies to include user experience (UX) and industrial design (ID) as part of the development process. Since…

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

Use Complaints to Fix Problems!

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…the cows come home to open and complete a complaint investigation. Additionally, complaint activities must be “DOCUMENTED” as in documented in writing or some other form of print that supports…

…the cows come home to open and complete a complaint investigation. Additionally, complaint activities must be “DOCUMENTED” as in documented in writing or some other form of print that supports…

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

Failing to File MDRs will Result in a Warning Letter

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…to obey one of FDA’s basic commandments. In each case, no good can come out of a device establishment’s failure to comply with regulatory and statutory requirements. In the case…

…to obey one of FDA’s basic commandments. In each case, no good can come out of a device establishment’s failure to comply with regulatory and statutory requirements. In the case…

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Meeting Your Electrical Safety and Quality Requirements

…other things, MRI compatible, and their efforts in developing primary cells that can be sterilized at 134C. Their new development in rechargeable lithium cells are designed for a 3,000 lifetime….

…other things, MRI compatible, and their efforts in developing primary cells that can be sterilized at 134C. Their new development in rechargeable lithium cells are designed for a 3,000 lifetime….

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Worldwide Medical Device Regulatory Updates

By Stewart Eisenhart

New law in Brazil changes enforcement of BGMP requirements for certain devices The Brazilian government has implemented a new law, RDC 15/2014 (link in Portuguese), that significantly eases the registration process for

New law in Brazil changes enforcement of BGMP requirements for certain devices The Brazilian government has implemented a new law, RDC 15/2014 (link in Portuguese), that significantly eases the registration process for

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