As stated in the international packaging standard, ISO 11607, designing and developing a packaging system for terminally sterilized medical devices is a complicated and critical endeavor. Even if manufacturers opt for a proven packaging configuration, it needs to...
Manufacturing
Safe & Compliant: Mitigating Risks After Device Modifications
The medical device regulatory environment is continuously evolving. As regulatory body expectations become more demanding, manufacturers need to evaluate the safety implications of changes to their devices and processes. Manufacturing modifications are one example...
Preparing for a Pre-Submission Meeting En Route to Regulatory Approval
The current regulatory environment has created opportunities and setbacks for medical device companies as they work toward obtaining regulatory approval on their products. On the one hand, the delayed EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) deadline means manufacturers...
How Should Medtech Manufacturers Cope With Sterilization Plant Closures?
The sudden closure of a medical device sterilization plant in February and a second plant closure planned for later this year have raised questions about the effects on medtech manufacturers.
A Manufacturer’s Guide for EU MDR
From 26th May 2020 MDR will come in to effect in EU Member States. This regulation will apply to all manufacturers who are selling medical devices within Europe. How EU MDR affects medical device manufacturers With recent updates to ISO 10993-1 and the MDR on track to...
White Paper: Unknowns are Unacceptable™
Unknowns are Unacceptable explains our risk-based approach to medical device chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment.
