Are Supplier Audits Required? No Neither ISO 13485 nor FDA 21 CFR explicitly require supplier audits, although supplier audits are one mechanism of qualification. The requirements established in FDA and ISO rules are: • Companies must define evaluation and selection...
LDT and IVD Info Hub
Summary of the issue: FDA announced new actions to strengthen the safety and effectiveness of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) through stricter regulations and targeted enforcement. Increased FDA Oversight: The FDA is actively working to ensure the safety and...
Warning Letters
In case you haven't heard... The FDA has issued warning letters to two Chinese firms regarding data quality and integrity concerns. The agency is particularly concerned about the reliability of data used in medical device submissions. As a result, the FDA will not...
LDT 5 Stages of Grief
Quite a few LDT companies are in the Anger and Denial phases, while some have progressed to Bargaining. The companies that are poised for success though are already in the Acceptance phase and moving forward with developing their QMS. It is likely that the final rule...
Amazon FBA Review Issues
Did you know we can help with Amazon FBA regulatory review issues? Recently, there has been an increase in inquiries related to Amazon flagging or removing health-related products and medical devices due to regulatory concerns. This uptick in issues aligns with the...
Devices are Trending
In recent years, a significant trend has been emerging in the healthcare landscape. Medical devices, traditionally seen as secondary tools or adjuncts to therapeutic interventions, are increasingly becoming primary treatments for conditions that were once managed...