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Document Management Problems Threaten Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Document management problems could soon impact the momentum in the number and speed of drug approvals for the pharmaceut [...]
Risk Management + Adverse Event Reporting: FDA Guidance
Risk management and adverse event reporting protocols for medical device manufacturers have been addressed by new FDA gu [...]
Risk Management Programs: What The Latest Wave of HIPAA Fines Mean
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hit hospitals and other healthcare delivery networks hard in the pocketbook with a wave of big fines zeroing in on security risk management issues between July and October. Is this the end of the fine tsunami? Don't bet on it.
Weak CAPA Programs Hit Globally by FDA Warnings
Life sciences companies around the world better make sure their Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans are in good shape before an inspector comes calling.
Is Your Change Control Program Ready for FDA 510(k) Scrutiny?
A trio of FDA 510(k) guidances demonstrate how important it is for medical device manufacturers to get a firm grip on document management and change control – especially when working within the Third Party (TP) Review Program or trying to determine if a medical device change warrants a new 510(k). The agency is attempting to make it easier on device makers if they understand how to work within the new system.
What You Need To Know About the FDA’s Mixed Device PMA Approval Report Card
If working with the FDA sometimes feels like reading tea leaves the Quarterly Update on Medical Device Performance Goals gives us more than our usual share of relatively hard data.







