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12Jul 2024
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Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)

“Corrective action” is the immediate address of an issue, whereas “Preventive action” is addressed to reduce or stop the recurrence of the same error from happening again. What is a CAPA? Corrective And Preventive Action consists of a system of procedures to help improvise the non-conformances, undesirable outcomes and even field safety corrective actions of an organisation. Corrective And Preventive Action must include the following steps: CAPA is a time-bound activity. Corrective And P...
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12Jul 2024
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Strategic Approach to Compliance: Mastering the Quality Management System (QMS) in EU MDR

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12Jul 2024
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Ensuring Compliance and Quality: The Role of CE Marking in Safeguarding Patient Safety

The CE marking signifies a medical device’s adherence to stringent European Union (EU) safety regulations. This compliance process, known as CE marking compliance for patient safety, is critical in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of medical devices. By mandating rigorous assessments, it directly impacts patient safety. Manufacturers must demonstrate their devices meet essential safety and performance requirements, minimizing risks associated with malfunction, biocompatibility issues...
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12Jul 2024
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Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the Impact of certain Plastic Products on the Environment

Introduction Directive 2019/904 aims to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of specific plastic products, particularly in aquatic environments, while fostering the transition towards a circular economy through innovative and sustainable practices. It encompasses single-use plastic items outlined in the Annex and products made from oxo-degradable plastic and plastic-containing fishing gear. Member States are mandated to implement measures to significantly reduce the consumption of singl...
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12Jul 2024
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Testing Standard Requirements around the World

Medical device testing standard- an overview Medical device testing is a crucial step in manufacturing a product. This mandatory process ensures that the medical device is safe and effective. Testing of medical devices proves that the product complies with the standards and regulations of a country. Moreover, it also sheds light on any product defects. This article discusses the testing requirements and the applicable standards. Medical device testing applies to all medical devices, in-vitro dia...
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05Feb 2024
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Nomenclature of Medical Devices

Medical device nomenclatures are those products used to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor the many diseases known to humankind. Medical devices and medicines play an equally important role in treating human beings. To learn more about medical devices, read our article on the definition of a medical device. This article discusses the nomenclature of medical devices and examples of these. What is the Nomenclature of Medical Devices? To simply put it, the nomenclature is the naming of a me...
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05Feb 2024
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Global ISO Requirements

What is ISO? ISO – International Organization for Standardization, is the international, non-governmental body for drafting and establishing technical and non-technical standards. These standards are developed by different committees within the International Organization for Standardization. Having around 165 member states, with one representative from each, International Organization for Standardization is a global entity catering to the needs of industry requirements. Are ISO standards impor...
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Global Labelling Requirements
05Feb 2024
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Global Labelling Requirements

Label, Labelling vs Instructions for Use (IFU)? 1. A Label is the written, printed, or graphic information that goes on the packaging of the medical device. 2. Instructions For Use (IFUs) or Package Insert is the essential information accompanying the medical device for its safe and effective use by the user. It can be a single to multiple-page document. 3. Labelling is the content that goes on the Label or IFUs. What are the minimum requirements for labeling? The ISO has published many standard...
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05Feb 2024
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Smart Wearables Regulations in the EU 

The booming technological aspects have constantly challenged regulations established worldwide in the modern century because the regulations either inadequately govern novel technologies, or there always exists a scenario where the devices cannot be categorized within a given regulation. Smart wearables are one of those aspects falling into such debate in recent times. Days are no longer from the fact that these smart wearables may draw strict regulations to be in place. How are these general we...
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05Feb 2024
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Exceptional Use Medical Devices in the EU and UK

Medical devices conforming with the medical device regulations must have a conformity marking. Medical devices that do not conform may still be placed in the market, provided they apply through the exceptional use devices pathway. This article discusses the exceptional use requirements to be satisfied to gain access to EU and UK markets. In the UK, the UKCA marking displays that the device conforms to UK Medical Device Regulations 2002. Without UKCA marking, the devices can only be placed in the...
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