August 29, 2018
By Marci Crane, Staff Writer, MasterControl
At first glance, the processes of human pregnancy and medical device submission management are as “non-workable” as peanut butter and cinnamon or popcorn and ketchup. However, it’s surprising how many pains these two forms of labor have in common.
August 28, 2018
By Edwin Waldbusser, Medical Device Regulatory Consultant, Medical Device SOP Advisors
The design and development of a medical device can be fraught with surprises and challenges for the design engineer. Learn how to avoid these hiccups by implementing solid design controls that can help the process run smoother, and better yet, see the device ready on-time and on-budget.
August 21, 2018
By Mike Rigert, Staff Writer, MasterControl
One of the major technological trends beginning to impact the pharmaceutical industry is artificial intelligence (AI). Analysts say it isn’t a matter of if but when AI will become a game-changer for pharma companies, particularly when it comes to slashing the time and costs involved with drug discovery. Find out what your company can do to best plan for AI’s anticipated revolutionary impact on drug development.
If your organization spends several weeks or months performing software validation, you’re not alone. Most regulated companies do. But, Erin Wright, MasterControl’s validation product manager, said validation doesn’t have to be as burdensome anymore. The powerful cloud technology, combined with a risk-based approach, is the key to a faster and better validation process.
August 14, 2018
By Carla Frances Reed, President, New Creed
A look at how how global mandates for implementing mass serialization within supply chain management are coming to fruition in U.S. and European markets, just to name a couple, and how the use of technology can help supply chain managers get a better handle on this task through automated, real-time visibility.
August 9, 2018
By David Jensen, Staff Writer, MasterControl
The inclusion of software in medical devices is opening up new avenues for health care treatments. However, it also means medical devices are becoming more complex. New innovations in medical device development should compel device manufacturers to revamp their design and development strategies. More time and effort needs to be spent on design control, risk management and cybersecurity. The increase of software in medical devices will a noticeable impact on the approaches to medical device design and manufacturing.
August 7, 2018
By Julio G. Martinez-Clark, CEO, LATAM Market Access
Don’t get bit by piranhas and crocodiles when entering Latin America’s lucrative $31 billion medical device manufacturing industry. Learn from a pro the tips, strategies and trends you’ll need to be successful in the golden medtech market in North and South America.
August 2, 2018
By Sarah Beale, Staff Writer, MasterControl
Adulterated supplements and adverse events have long been the bane of the nutraceutical industry. However, this shouldn’t and doesn’t have to be the norm. By qualifying suppliers or ingredients, nutraceutical companies not only comply with CGMPs, they also protect their customers.
July 31, 2018
By Tifany Desprez, Apsalys, a MasterControl Partner
France and Europe are witnessing an explosion of life science innovation from new startups. But what separates the winners from the losers? Learn how to successfully overcome regulatory barriers and get your product to market quicker.
July 26, 2018
By Carla Frances Reed, President, New Creed
Pharmaceutical companies continuing the trend of mergers, acquisition and partnerships is creating challenges, opportunities and redundancies for supplier management. To meet these changing needs, it’s imperative that managers conduct supplier evaluation and rationalization processes and emphasize “good supply practices.” Learn some of these best practices and how to adapt them to your company.
July 19, 2018
By Sarah Beale, Staff Writer, MasterControl
Many consumers don't get enough fiber, leading to health problems that are especially prevalent as people get older. Fiber supplements can help fill the gap, and now the FDA has expanded its definition of dietary fiber to include eight more sources.
July 18, 2018
By Beth Pedersen, Staff Writer, MasterControl
It’s 2018 and technology has pervaded every area of our lives. Yet a visit to almost any manufacturing floor reveals that paper is alive and well, even in forward-thinking companies with strong IT strategies and digital transformation initiatives in place. Why is it that the truly paperless factory floor remains so elusive?
July 17, 2018
By Walt Murray, MasterControl Consulting Partner and Principal Consultant of Pinpoint Consulting
As a life science manufacturer, how can I minimize risk and hiccups before seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for my product? Learn how to make your voice heard at the FDA in this month’s Regulatory Manager Tip.
July 12, 2018
By Jerry Chapman, GMP Consultant and Editor-in-chief, Xavier Health
The second part of a two-part blog post that examines the importance of the emerging technology of artificial intelligence and the potential is has to bring about a massive shift in quality management for pharma and medical device manufacturers.
Xavier Health takes a closer look on how to prepare and assess the readiness of your company to implement AI.
July 10, 2018
By Jerry Chapman, GMP Consultant and Editor-in-chief, Xavier Health
FDA officials believe that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to bring about a step change in quality management in the pharma and medical device industries. Xavier Health has assembled a team of multidisciplinary experts to take a closer at the possibilities and roadblocks AI presents to quality management in both industries. Part 1 of a two-part series.
July 5, 2018
By James Jardine, GxP Lifeline Editor, MasterControl
Radical, whirlwind change is a core feature of the medical device industry. A clinical/regulatory expert provides insight into the clinical developments currently shaking up the device world and explains how device companies can adapt and thrive in a burgeoning industry that seems to reinvent itself daily.
July 3, 2018
By Walt Murray, MasterControl Consulting Partner and Principal Consultant of Pinpoint Consulting
Medical device manufacturers must rely on more than their buyers or procurement group to provide supply quality. In order to be successful, companies must implement risk-based design controls in order to minimize risk and maximize benefits to their supply quality process.
June 28, 2018
By David Jensen, Staff Writer, MasterControl
Technology companies outside of the health care sector continue to carve out a niche in the medical device industry. This trend makes the competition more flammable. Still, in many ways, disruptive technology developers may need to call upon their incumbent counterparts for assistance with navigating the regulatory pathway to compliance. This article discusses some of the regulatory stumbling blocks that could impact non-traditional medical device developers.
June 26, 2018
By Walt Murray, MasterControl Consulting Partner and Principal Consultant of Pinpoint Consulting
If you're getting close to submitting a medical device for market clearance through the FDA, you may want to read this month's Regulatory Manager Tip. The best type of communication for this process is to create even greater transparency by creating a venue for interaction with FDA staff for a ""pre-sub"" review of your device submission.
June 21, 2018
By Matthew M. Lowe, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, MasterControl
Venture capitalists have pumped $2.8 billion into biotechnology startups in the first two months of this year alone. This means two things if you’re a startup. First, expect fierce competition because a huge capital pool attracts the very best in the industry. Second, this kind of investor confidence requires that you hit the ground running.
