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.
Regulatory and Quality Headlines
QSR-to-QMSR Paper Gap Audit
Is Your Quality Management System Ready for QMSR? As FDA’s transition from the QSR to the QMSR approaches, many medical device manufacturers are discovering that “substantially equivalent” doesn’t mean “completely aligned.” Even companies with solid QSR documentation...
Postmarket Surveillance – from QSR to QMSR
How QSR Postmarket Surveillance Will Evolve Under the QMSR As medical device manufacturers transition from the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR) to the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), one area undergoing significant change is postmarket...
Postmarket Surveillance
What is Postmarket Surveillance (PMS)? Postmarket surveillance (PMS) refers to all activities carried out by manufacturers to monitor the performance, safety, and effectiveness of a medical device after it has been placed on the market. It includes collecting and...
Medical Device Labeling
In the world of medical devices, proper labeling isn't just a regulatory requirement, it is a vital component of patient safety, product usability, and market access. Whether you're a manufacturer navigating FDA regulations, a distributor handling multilingual...
QMSR Clause 8 – Measurement Analysis and Improvement
ISO 13485 Clause 8 Transition Notes The QMSR eliminates FDA-specific structure in favor of ISO 13485:2016 clauses. All above ISO 13485 clauses are now explicit requirements under QMSR. New documentation and risk-based decision-making are emphasized throughout the...
QMSR Clause 7 – Product Realization
ISO 13485 Clause 7 - Product Realization Clause 7 of ISO 13485, titled Product Realization, outlines the structured approach medical device manufacturers must take to design, develop, produce, and deliver devices that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements....
QMSR Clause 6 – Resource Management
ISO 13485 Clause 6 - Resource Management Like other QSR-to-QMSR transition themes, there is a close alignment between 21 CFR 820.20(b), 820.25, and 820.70 ISO 13485 Clause 6 in their subjects of resources, personnel, training and documentation, awareness of work...
The Role of a Regulatory Professional
510(k) Submissions The New QSMR Regulatory Intelligence RIM Systems Regulatory Competencies Regulatory and Quality Role of Regulatory Professionals: Core Responsibilities Regulatory professionals play a critical role in ensuring that medical devices and pharmaceutical...
Urgent Recall: Dr. Reddy’s Levetiracetam Injection
What You Need to Know Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has issued an urgent recall for one batch (Lot No: A1540076) of Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mg/100 mL due to a serious labeling error. The infusion bag is incorrectly labeled as Levetiracetam...
FDA Issues Warning on Epinephrine Nasal Solutions
Left: BPI Labs’ FDA-approved Epinephrine Injection with blue lid on the bottle.Right: BPI Labs’ unapproved EPINEPHrine Chloride Nasal Solution with red lid on the bottle.Courtesy: FDA.A Potentially Dangerous Mix-Up The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...