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FDA Posts Warning Letter to MicroVention Costa Rica 

Identifies several violations of the FD&C Act and QSR  On February 7, FDA issued a warning letter it had sent to MicroVention Costa Rica SRL on September 30, 2022. The company is a subsidiary of MicroVention Inc., a medical device company based in Tustin,...

FDA Issues Letter to Warn of Abbott Trifecta Valve Risks 

Letter outlines risks associated with the heart valve  On February 27, the FDA released a letter to healthcare providers concerning potential risks associated with Abbott Trifecta valves. The Trifecta valve is a type of heart valve that is implanted in patients during...

FDA Announces Recall of GE Nuclear Medicine Systems 

1200-pound Devices Could Fall on Patients On February 15, the FDA issued a statement announcing a recall of certain nuclear medicine systems manufactured by GE Healthcare. The recall involves the 600/800 Series nuclear medicine systems, which are used to diagnose and...

FDA announces recall of LivaNova LifeSPARC System 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of the Livanova TandemLife LifeSparc System, a medical device used for circulatory support during heart surgery. The recall was initiated due to the potential for the device to experience unintentional...

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Abbott/Thoratec Recalls HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 LVAS

Recall Alert: HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Systems (LVAS)  The FDA has issued a Class I recall, the most serious type, for the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Systems (LVAS) due to potential serious injuries or death...

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Quality Management System Regulation – QMSR

Explore how the FDA's newly introduced Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) is set to redefine compliance standards in the medical device industry, transitioning from the traditional 21 CFR 820 framework.Available in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon. ...

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Where Regulatory and Quality Functions Intersect

At Medical Devices and Pharma, we understand that the seamless interaction between Regulatory Affairs and Quality functions is pivotal for the success of medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Our expertise ensures that these collaborations not only comply...

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FDA Enforcement

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States employs various enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to protect public health. These mechanisms are essential for maintaining the safety, efficacy, and quality of food,...

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Overview of ISO 13485 

ISO 13485, Medical devices quality management systems ISO 13485, Medical devices quality management systems, is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS) for medical device manufacturers. It also outlines requirements...

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FDA Quality System Regulation – 21 CFR 820 

QMSR CentralFDA Quality System Regulation – 21 CFR 820  21 CFR 820, also known as the Quality System Regulation (QSR), outlines the requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a quality management system for medical device manufacturers in the United States....

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Navigating the Transition from the QSR to the QMSR

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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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