21 CFR 820

How to Prepare for an FDA Inspection of Reports of Corrections and Removals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducts routine and for-cause inspections to ensure medical device manufacturers comply with regulatory requirements, including those related to Reports of Corrections and Removals. Understanding the objectives of these inspections and taking proactive steps to prepare can help manufacturers maintain compliance and avoid potential enforcement actions. Key Objectives of […]

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Preparing for FDA Inspections of Medical Device Reporting (MDR)

The FDA plays a pivotal role in ensuring that medical devices in the market are safe and effective. One crucial aspect of their oversight is inspecting manufacturers’ compliance with Medical Device Reporting (MDR) requirements. For companies, understanding the key objectives of these inspections and preparing adequately can streamline the process and avoid compliance issues. Key Objectives of

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Preparing for FDA Production and Process Controls Inspections: Key Objectives, Process Selection, and Readiness Tips

In the realm of medical device manufacturing, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations is essential. One of the core areas of focus during FDA inspections is the Production and Process Controls (P&PC) subsystem. This critical component ensures that devices meet their specifications consistently. Below, we explore the main objectives of an FDA inspection of the P&PC

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Understanding FDA CAPA Inspections: Objectives and Preparation

For medical device manufacturers, ensuring compliance with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR) is critical. A key area of focus during FDA inspections is the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) subsystem, which is vital for addressing and preventing quality issues. Let’s explore the main objectives of an FDA inspection of the CAPA subsystem and practical steps to

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Navigating FDA Inspections: Management Controls Subsystem | Objectives and Preparation Strategies

Medical device manufacturers are no strangers to FDA inspections. The Management Controls subsystem is a cornerstone of these evaluations, focusing on how effectively a company’s management ensures quality in device design, manufacturing, and distribution. Preparing for an FDA inspection can be unnerving, but understanding the objectives of the Management Controls inspection and implementing proactive measures

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Navigating FDA Inspections: Key Objectives and Preparation Strategies

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. Through inspections guided by the Quality System Regulation (QSR) and Guide To Inspections of Quality Systems (QSIT Manual), the FDA assesses manufacturers’ compliance with quality standards. These inspections focus on ensuring that devices meet design, production,

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List of Mandatory Documents for ISO 13485 & FDA 21 CFR 820 Compliance

There is a long list of requirements, procedures, activities, or arrangements that you’re obliged to document to establish a quality management system that is compliant with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.  For many of the requirements, the standard/regulation just requires them to be documented while for others the need for a documented procedure

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Quality Management System Procedures | Does verb choice matter?

In this post, we investigate the importance of verb choice within Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and work instructions. We will look at: All this and more to help you have a great result during your next audit or inspection! To get us started let’s look at what ISO 13485 has to say about the

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