Remediation Strategy and Support
Remediation plays a pivotal role in the medical device sector, particularly in tackling compliance challenges. We shall delve into the Remediation Strategy and Support provided by Global Regulatory MedDev within the remediation arena.
FDA and EU Regulation and Challenges
- FDA regulations are constantly changing, and the medical device industry is advancing quickly.
- Gaining market clearance can seem like targeting a shifting goal because of the evolving requirements.
- Changes in international regulations, such as the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), may bring unexpected compliance challenges.
- Global Regulatory MedDev is renowned for helping medical device manufacturers overcome intricate regulatory hurdles, including remediation processes.
- Our seasoned experts are adept at crafting responses to regulatory measures such as 483 Observations, Warning Letters, Untitled Letters, and Consent Decrees.
- Beyond initial reactions, Global Regulatory MedDev supports organizations in implementing action plans, cultivating a culture of enhanced compliance, and becoming more robust after regulatory scrutiny.
Quality Management Consultant Remediation Experts
Global Regulatory MedDev provided services in the area of remediation, which included:
Quality Management Systems
Gap Analysis:
- Conduct a thorough gap analysis to assess the scope, compliance readiness, and resource support within your QMS.
- Identify and characterize system gaps to understand their nature and impact.
Root Cause Identification:
- Based on the nature of the problem that prompted the gap, consider two practical ways to eliminate it:
Resource Augmentation:
- Get more resources (e.g., hire contracted specialists) if needed.
Process Change:
- To address the gap, change your approach (e.g., adopt expedited procedures).
- Ideally, both approaches should be combined for comprehensive remediation.
Implement Solutions:
- Utilize the information uncovered during gap identification.
- Consider what’s needed to implement each solution from the outset.
- Some gaps may require external resourcing (e.g., contracted experts) to address larger issues or complex fixes.
Timeline Considerations:
- Document known dates and timelines for the project plan.
- Prioritize actions based on potential impact on other projects or deadlines.
- External resourcing partners can help protect project schedules.
Design History File (DHF) remediation:
The DHF includes various modules and important components:
- Design Input/Output (DI/DO)
- Design Verification (DV)
- Risk Management Files (RMF):
- Documentation related to risk assessment.
- Design and Development (D&D)
- Evaluating manufacturing processes.
- Device Master Record (DMR)
Technical documentation remediation:
General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR)
Clinical Evaluation Plan (CEP) and REport (CER)
Transition from MDD/AIMDD to EU MDR/IVDR
Manufacturing Support:
- Validation and Re-validation of processes and Equipment Qualifications
- Manufacturing processes documentation
Software as Medical Device (SaMD):
- SaMD Risk Categorization
- SaMD’s clinical performance
- Implement a post-market monitoring program
- Aligning software with regulatory requirements
- CyberSecurity
Regulatory Actions:
Complaints assessments
Investigations/CAPA process
Supplier quality management and agreements/contracts
Notified Body nonconformities responses