About Medical Devices and Pharma

Industry and consumer-oriented medical device and pharmaceutical information

About Us

Medical Devices and Pharma LLC is a professional provider of expert regulatory consulting services for manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical products regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Canada, the European Union (EU), and globally.

This webpage not only provides regulatory information and assistance, but it is also a consumer-oriented resource designed to present timely safety news, helpful information, and analysis for users of medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

Our Mission

The mission of Medical Devices and Pharma is to provide the highest quality personalized professional regulatory services to our clients.

We maintain vigilance and provide timely safety information to consumers of medical device and pharmaceutical products, and provide insight and guidance to companies in FDA-regulated industries regarding their products, processes, innovation, product safety, and enforcement.

Who We Serve

We proudly support:

  • Medical Device Manufacturers seeking compliance with QMSR and ISO 13485
  • Startups and SMEs navigating FDA regulatory requirements for the first time
  • Regulatory and Quality Professionals looking to expand their expertise
  • Educational Institutions preparing the next generation of regulatory experts

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We designed the Medical Devices and Pharma website to present critical industry information in a well-organized and easy-to-navigate format. We stay up-to-date with regulatory agency announcements and activities, so visitors to the site will see current information about medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, combination products, and other regulated medical products.

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We are available to respond to regulatory questions, strategies, or managed projects. Do you have regulatory questions about your medical device or pharmaceutical product? Let us know – please contact us and we can provide regulatory guidance and advice for upcoming regulatory projects.

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QMSR Management Responsibility

Transitioning from QSR to QMSR – Management Responsibility The QMSR Management Responsibility requirements bring a more structured, documented, and proactive approach compared to QSR §820.20. While many concepts remain similar, organizations must focus on: - Stronger...

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QMSR Quality Manual

Why a Quality Manual Matters in the QMSR Transition U.S. Manufacturers Adopting ISO 13485 Will Need a Quality Manual While QSR does not mandate a Quality Manual, the QMSR ISO 13485 compliance does. This means manufacturers aligning with QMSR who do not have a quality...

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QMSR Quality Management System Requirements

Overview of QMSR Quality Management System Requirements The QMSR (Quality Management System Regulation) under 21 CFR 820.10 aligns U.S. medical device manufacturers with ISO 13485 while maintaining FDA-specific requirements. This hybrid framework ensures international...

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QMSR Clauses 1 and 2 – Scope and Normative References

ISO 13485 Clause 1 and Clause 2 For medical device manufacturers, compliance with ISO 13485:2016 is essential to ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory alignment of their products. The first two clauses of the standard lay the groundwork for understanding its...

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Generic Eliquis

Generic Eliquis Editor's note: FDA originally announced the approval of generic equivalents to Eliquis in 2019, and updated that information the next year. We are publishing this information as a response to reader requests for more information about generic Eliquis....

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QMSR Design and Development Transfer and Changes

ISO 13485:2016 Design and Development Clause 7.3 - Design and DevelopmentClause 7.3.1 - GeneralClause 7.3.2 - Design and development planningClause 7.3.3 - Design and development inputsClause 7.3.4 - Design and development outputsClause 7.3.5 - Design and development...

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QMSR Design Verification and Validation

ISO 13485:2016 Design and Development Clause 7.3 - Design and DevelopmentClause 7.3.1 - GeneralClause 7.3.2 - Design and development planningClause 7.3.3 - Design and development inputsClause 7.3.4 - Design and development outputsClause 7.3.5 - Design and development...

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QMSR Design and Development Reviews

ISO 13485:2016  Clause 7.3 - Design and DevelopmentClause 7.3.1 - GeneralClause 7.3.2 - Design and development planningClause 7.3.3 - Design and development inputsClause 7.3.4 - Design and development outputsClause 7.3.5 - Design and development reviewClause 7.3.6 -...

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QMSR Design and Development – Design Inputs and Outputs

ISO 13485:2016 Design and Development Clause 7.3 - Design and DevelopmentClause 7.3.1 - GeneralClause 7.3.2 - Design and development planningClause 7.3.3 - Design and development inputsClause 7.3.4 - Design and development outputsClause 7.3.5 - Design and development...

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QMSR Design and Development Controls

ISO 13485:2016 Design and Development Clause 7.3 - Design and DevelopmentClause 7.3.1 - GeneralClause 7.3.2 - Design and development planningClause 7.3.3 - Design and development inputsClause 7.3.4 - Design and development outputsClause 7.3.5 - Design and development...

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