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

MDD–Article 12a

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…in order to ensure a high level of health protection. What you need to know You can gather from the doctor’s poignant introduction, I am not a big fan of…

…in order to ensure a high level of health protection. What you need to know You can gather from the doctor’s poignant introduction, I am not a big fan of…

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

MDD–Article 12

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…system compliant with Annex II or V of the Directive. How is compliance achieved? The doctor is a big proponent of EN ISO 13485:2003. That said, the only sure-fire way…

…system compliant with Annex II or V of the Directive. How is compliance achieved? The doctor is a big proponent of EN ISO 13485:2003. That said, the only sure-fire way…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
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MDD–Article 9

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…application of the classification rules, the identification of essential requirements, and the appropriate path for conformity within the EU. Dr. D has always been a big proponent of selecting competent…

…application of the classification rules, the identification of essential requirements, and the appropriate path for conformity within the EU. Dr. D has always been a big proponent of selecting competent…

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

Complaints (Subsections d and e)

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…procedure for complaints. In fact, this device manufacturer saw no real value or purpose in opening complaint files. I think this type of performance deserves a big “Duh, duh-duh,” thanks…

…procedure for complaints. In fact, this device manufacturer saw no real value or purpose in opening complaint files. I think this type of performance deserves a big “Duh, duh-duh,” thanks…

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

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…cited by the agency. As my readers are keenly aware, the doctor is very big on procedures and the application of DG Rule # 6 – All procedures, work instructions,…

…cited by the agency. As my readers are keenly aware, the doctor is very big on procedures and the application of DG Rule # 6 – All procedures, work instructions,…

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

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…D supports a well-documented approach to reduced inspection activities, especially at RI. I am a big proponent of establishing a fundamentally sound and statistically-based approach to inspection, executed by the…

…D supports a well-documented approach to reduced inspection activities, especially at RI. I am a big proponent of establishing a fundamentally sound and statistically-based approach to inspection, executed by the…

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

Supplier Metrics

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…I am big on supplier corrective action and the employment of the Supplier Corrective Action Request, a.k.a., SCAR. Supplier non-conformances are a major component and significant gage for over all…

…I am big on supplier corrective action and the employment of the Supplier Corrective Action Request, a.k.a., SCAR. Supplier non-conformances are a major component and significant gage for over all…

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

Gage R & R and Reduced RI Programs

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…the Gage R & R Study, in house, to ensure you (a medical device manufacturer) and your supplier, achieve the same results. I am a big proponent of Minitab™ for…

…the Gage R & R Study, in house, to ensure you (a medical device manufacturer) and your supplier, achieve the same results. I am a big proponent of Minitab™ for…

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