Newsletter | November 7, 2023

11.07.23 -- Medical Device Postmarket Change Controls & FDA 510(k) Software Modification Guidance

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Medical Device Post-Market Change Controls And FDA 510(k) Software Modification Guidance

Many medical device manufacturers will continue to make changes after the initial commercialization of the device, and such post-market changes can be planned or unplanned. As the first article in a three-part series about predetermined change control plans, this article discusses the six steps involved with post-market change controls and current FDA guidance regarding 510(k) device software modifications.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Applying Automation To The Manufacture Of Drug Delivery Devices

Automated manufacturing is a powerful but often-misunderstood tool available to produce drug delivery and other pharmaceutical devices — whether established designs or innovative new ideas.

Expanding Home-Based Care With A Next-Gen On-Body Delivery System

As on-body delivery systems (OBDSs) enable the shift to patient-centric treatment, manufacturers must optimize the device and therapy formulation to minimize the risks and increase adherence.

Automated Inspection Of Prefilled Syringes And Biologics

Container closure integrity (CCI) test methods aim to find manufacturing errors and mitigate risk to patient safety. Here, we delve deeper into the CCI testing of biologics and effective test methods.

The Clock Is Ticking: Will Notified Body Capacity For The EU MDR Affect You?

Explore the progress of the new European Union Medical Device Regulation and the In Vitro Device Regulation, and how the lack of notified bodies could affect timely implementation.

What Is A Robust Quality Management System And Why Does It Matter?

When discussing partnerships with OEMs, we often refer to our robust quality management system (QMS). It sounds great, but what does this mean for you, and what does it mean for us?

RFID For Med Devices: Identifying A Partner

RFID is increasingly being used in medical devices. Explore guidance on finding a suitable RFID partner, including what to look for in a supplier, case studies, and proprietary technologies.

ARTICLES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

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EU Medtech Labeling Compliance And The Competitive Advantage Of A Digitalized Process

Two Key Security Precautions To Protect Your Device, And Your Patients

FDA’s Proposed Lab-Developed Tests Rule Raises Questions But Provides Few Answers

Emerging Trends In Infusion/IV Therapy

BULLETIN BOARD

The Latest Innovation In Sample Switching Technology

The latest innovation in sample switching technology, the Xover provides unprecedented carryover volume for fast, efficient fluidic performance.

PET Heat Shrink Tubing – Manufacturing Aid

One of PET’s unique advantages in catheter construction is the ability to remain on the finished device due its high strength and ultrathin walls. However, in prototype lamination and finished device applications, it can be removed without leaving residue behind on the final device.

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