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    FDA Details Post-COVID Transition Guidelines for EUA Devices

    In February 2020, the FDA granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to certain medical devices needed to address the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 virus. The agency recently drafted two new guidances to make preparations for med device companies to return to normal regulatory operations.

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  • The History of the FD&C Act and Consumer Protection

    Life Before Consumer Protection and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

    Starting as a small Bureau of Chemistry taking an interest in chemical preservatives, the FDA has grown into one of the largest agencies in the world and accounts for 20 cents of every consumer dollar spent. Although no one is keen on rules, as we look back on history it is clear why FDA regulations are crucial when it comes to consumer protection. Being able to keep up with their extensive list of standards is now only possible through digitization. Lucky for us, we are in an era of rapidly developing technology that will make it possible for manufacturers in all industries to gain quick FDA approval and be on market in record time.

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  • 7 21 CFR Part 11 Med Device Manufacturers Compliance Requirements

    21 CFR Part 11 Compliance: 7 Must-Have System Features for Medical Device Manufacturers

    21 CFR Part 11, the regulation that defines the requirements for electronic records and signatures, can so overwhelm medical device manufacturers that many persist with their inefficient paper-based processes. But device firms that hesitate to digitize are falling behind. Learn seven core requirements electronic systems must address to remain compliant.

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  • MasterControl’s Quality Management System: a solution for pharma’s data integrity issues

    Data Integrity in Pharma is Key to Compliance

    The FDA has signaled that data integrity is increasingly central to the drug approval process. Pharma organizations need to take the cue and adopt a quality management system that improves their ability to record and manage data, which will streamline their compliance efforts.

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    3 Ways to Rethink Regulatory Change in Personalized Medicine

    As the field of personalized medicine grows and evolves, and regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) take steps to address regulatory oversight in the field, affected organizations should brace themselves for change and use it to their advantage. Here are three ways that companies in personalized medicine can approach regulatory obstacles as opportunities instead.

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    FDA Inspection Preparation: SOPs, Process Maps, and Gap Analysis

    With proper preparation and the right tools, a manufacturing organization can always be ready to pass a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection relatively stress-free. Process mapping and gap analysis can help manufacturers not only show the FDA that a company is compliant with regulatory expectations, but also help demonstrate that standard operating procedures (SOPs) are correct and that employees understand them.

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    Regulatory Records Primer: Decoding the Requirements for Medical Device Manufacturers

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set up the Quality System Regulation (QSR) to give medical device companies guidelines for ensuring quality, safety, and efficacy of their devices. There are many components to the QSR, but this post focuses on the requirements that apply to records.

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    How to Avoid Pharma’s Top 5 FDA Form 483 Triggers

    Form 483 inspectional observation reports from the FDA result in painful and costly nightmares for pharmaceutical companies. Learn the top five reasons the agency issues Form 483s and find out best practices for steering clear of them.

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    Ensuring Drug Accountability in Clinical Trials

    Drug accountability in clinical trials holds the organizations and people involved accountable for how they handle the drug being used. Accurate records are essential for compliant and reliable results.

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    20 Years Later, 21 CFR Part 11 is More Relevant than Ever

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 21 CFR Part 11 guidance made electronic records and signatures as valid as paper records and handwritten signatures. The guidance changed the dynamic of data and records management by advocating modernized technology in the life sciences industry.

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    Test Method Validation, Measurement Systems, and Gauge R&R

    To compensate for the lack of agency guidance and still meet regulatory requirements, the medical device industry turned to Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gauge R&R) studies, but the FDA is making it clear these studies are not a suitable tool for validation.

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    FDA Form 483 for Medical Devices: Top 5 Reasons to Receive a Warning

    Maintaining compliance in medical device manufacturing is colossal and complex. Any number of things can slip through the cracks and fall into the lap of a regulatory inspector. MasterControl’s industry brief “Most Common Reasons for FDA Form 483 Observations and Warning Letters in Medical Device Environments” helps companies identify and mitigate issues before they lead to extra work and costly delays.

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  • 2020-bl-quality-excellence-03_132x132

    Solving Quality Issues and Problems: Go Beyond Root Cause to ‘Real’ Cause

    Extrapolating the root cause of a quality problem isn’t the same as determining the problem’s real cause. Learn how to discern real causes and avoid the cycle of recurring root cause investigations.

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    FDA vs. EU Inspections: Similarities and Differences

    In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) launched an initiative to harmonize regulatory supervision of clinical trials. It streamlines collaboration and information sharing between the two regulatory bodies on good clinical practice (GCP) inspections. Quality and compliance expert Maria Dorat gives an update on the initiative and explains how harmonization is working during COVID-19.

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    Effective Nonconformance Management Key to FDA and ISO Compliance

    It’s impossible to avoid occasional nonconforming products and materials. But what’s most important for manufacturers of regulated products is how nonconformances are managed. Learn how to handle nonconformance challenges, avoid warning letters and maintain alignment with FDA and ISO requirements.

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    Adjusting to the FDA’s new Hybrid Audit and Inspection Model

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is changing their approach to audits. Understand how to prepare for a virtual inspection and how to ensure it goes smoothly.

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    GCP Compliance Hack: How to Avoid the Most Common Warning Letter Trigger

    The most frequently cited good clinical practice (GCP) violation is a failure to adhere to a study’s investigational plan. But there’s a straightforward solution to your protocol compliance woes. Hint: it doesn’t involve the disconnected, mostly paper-based systems currently used to manage clinical trials.

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    Understanding GxP Predicate Rules Is Key to Compliance With FDA 21 CFR Part 11

    FDA 21 CFR Part 11 does not invalidate the predicate rules that were established for paper-based document management systems, it simply builds upon and reinforces those existing rules in digital platforms. Learn about the symbiotic nature of Part 11 and FDA predicate rules and discover how an awareness of their relationship is fundamental to easing compliance burdens.

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    Having a Good Quality Culture Improves Your Data Integrity

    Data integrity is a high priority to both the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory authorities. To improve data integrity, it's critical to example the role of quality in your company culture.

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    What Verification and Validation Activities are Required for a First in Human Study?

    Manufacturers preparing for a first in human (FIH) study of a new medical device face questions. Learn answers about what verification and validation activities are required for a FIH study.

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