Verification vs. Validation of Medical Devices
Verification vs. Validation of Medical Devices Understand the key differences between V&V, including how getting them right protects your device, timeline, and
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Medical Device Design Controls Explained
Design controls are a set of practices and procedures incorporated into the design process as part of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP)
Medical Device Design and Development Guide
Regardless of what type of medical device you develop, the FDA requires you to follow a regulated process. Each step of medical
6 Things to Know About Human Factors Engineering of Medical Devices
Human factors engineering is a complex and multi-disciplinary area of risk management. It involves knowledge integration from various scientific fields, including psychology
How the FDA Defines and Evaluates Medical Device Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility testing is the best way to evaluate medical device safety. Through biocompatibility testing, the FDA confirms that either there are none
A Breakdown of the FDA’s Medical Device Record Requirements
Listed within the FDA’s 21 CFR 820 are detailed regulations governing medical device records and quality systems. These regulations identify five record
All About FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and cGMPs
21 CFR Part 820 is a set of FDA regulations that govern medical device quality systems. Detailed within are current good manufacturing practice
FDA Medical Device Regulatory Controls Explained
Part of the Medical Device Regulation Act involved establishing specific regulatory controls for each of the three classes of medical devices. The
How the FDA Classifies Medical Devices
In 1971 a new IUD called the Dalken Shield entered the market and was implanted in almost 3 million women in the
Case Study: Creating a Custom Fixture for Medical Device Assembly
The challenge Fixtures are used in product development and manufacturing for a variety of purposes. Most commonly they are used as a