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Device Master Record

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

You must have a Device Master Record, so just go ahead and create one; once the DMR has been assembled, do not forget to update it.

You must have a Device Master Record, so just go ahead and create one; once the DMR has been assembled, do not forget to update it.

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Receiving Inspection

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

If your organization decides to pursue and RI program, jump into the deep end of the pool with both feet and do not be afraid of getting wet.

If your organization decides to pursue and RI program, jump into the deep end of the pool with both feet and do not be afraid of getting wet.

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FDA versus the Notified Body

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

This week, the doctor provides you a brief parody on the little differences and nuances between FDA and your friendly notified bodies.

This week, the doctor provides you a brief parody on the little differences and nuances between FDA and your friendly notified bodies.

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Accurate DHRs are Never Optional

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

FDA feels so strongly about the importance and composition of the DHR, that the Quality System Regulation (21 CFR, Part 820) contains a section dedicated to this.

FDA feels so strongly about the importance and composition of the DHR, that the Quality System Regulation (21 CFR, Part 820) contains a section dedicated to this.

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Handling Bad Product

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

Unfortunately, Mr. Murphy is alive and well in the medical device industry, and it is inevitable that device manufacturers will have to handle non-conforming product.

Unfortunately, Mr. Murphy is alive and well in the medical device industry, and it is inevitable that device manufacturers will have to handle non-conforming product.

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SCAR – A Favorite Acronym

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

Medical device manufacturers should have a tool for communicating supplier issues back to their suppliers; and it’s always better to have documentation.

Medical device manufacturers should have a tool for communicating supplier issues back to their suppliers; and it’s always better to have documentation.

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