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Urgent Recall Alert for Methocarbamol Injection by Eugia US LLC 

Attention Consumers, Healthcare Providers, and Distributors:  Eugia US LLC, formerly known as AuroMedics Pharma LLC, announced a voluntary recall on March 28, 2024 of lot number 3MC23011 of Methocarbamol Injection, USP 1000 mg/10 mL (100mg/mL) 10mL Single Dose Vial....

Amneal Recalls Vancomycin Hydrochloride Oral Solution

Some bottles may be super potent Attention Patients, Health Professionals, and Pharmacies: Amneal Pharmaceuticals issued a safety notice on March 27 for a recall of specific lots of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Oral Solution USP, 250 mg/ 5mL. This recall has been...

Abbott Safety Alert for Freestyle Libre Systems

Misuse may cause battery overheating and incorrect readings The FDA has issued a safety notification regarding the FreeStyle Libre, FreeStyle Libre 14 day, and FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring Systems. The notification warns users of the potential for...

Camber Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP

Camber Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP for Potential Contamination Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP due to potential contamination. The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug...

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 -...

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...

QMSR Design and Development Controls

From Design Control to Design and Development Both the QSR and QMSR have the same design and development phases of planning, inputs, outputs, verification, validation, transfer, and design changes. All of the 21 CFR 820.30 Design Control requirements are covered in...

ISO 9000 Clause 3 Definitions

Establishing a Common Language for Quality Management Systems ISO 9000:2015, Quality management systems — Fundamentals and vocabulary, serves as the cornerstone of the ISO 9000 family of standards, providing essential terminology and principles for quality management...

Amneal Recalls Vancomycin Hydrochloride Oral Solution

Some bottles may be super potent Attention Patients, Health Professionals, and Pharmacies: Amneal Pharmaceuticals issued a safety notice on March 27 for a recall of specific lots of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Oral Solution USP, 250 mg/ 5mL. This recall has been...

Camber Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP

Camber Recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP for Potential Contamination Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP due to potential contamination. The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug...

FDA Approves Lamzede for Treatment of Alpha-mannosidosis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 17, 2023 announced the approval the first-ever enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for the treatment of rare alpha-mannosidosis, a genetic disorder that affects an individual's ability to break down complex sugars....

FDA Approves Rukabia for HIV Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 22, 2022 announced the approval of a new HIV drug called Rukobia (fostemsavir) for adults living with HIV who have limited treatment options. This drug is the first in a new class of HIV medications known as...

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Health Alert Regarding Rare Pregnancy Complication

FDA Safety Communication   In a recent health safety alert, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned healthcare professionals about the rare risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) associated with the use of thiopurines, including...

Risks with Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System 

FDA Safety Communication   April 19 Update:  Exactech has initiated a recall to remove Equinoxe Shoulder System devices packaged in the defective bags from facilities’ unused inventory. To see if your device is affected by the recall, visit Exactech’s Recall...

ICH: The International Council for Harmonization

The International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) plays a pivotal role in shaping global pharmaceutical practices, ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines worldwide.The International Council...

DeRoyal Industries, Inc. Recalls Tracecarts

Urgent Class I Recall Notice   DeRoyal Industries, Inc. has issued an urgent recall notice for certain Tracecarts containing 16FR Urine Meter Foley under recall by Nurse Assist. Identified by the FDA as a Class I recall, the most serious type, the use of these devices...

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QMSR - Quality Management System Regulation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced significant updates to its regulatory framework for medical device manufacturers with the transition from the Quality System Regulation (QSR) to the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).

This modernization aligns with global standards, streamlining compliance for manufacturers who market devices internationally while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and product quality.

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