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FDA Inspection Preparation Checklist: Complete Medical Device Guide 2025
FDA device inspections follow QSIT (Quality System Inspection Technique). Set a host/scribe front room and SME back room , stage core QMS records ( design controls, CAPA, complaints, process controls ), rehearse interviews, and track every document request. On arrival, log Form FDA 482 ; at closeout, capture the exact 483 wording and submit a written CAPA (Corrective And Preventive Action) response within 15 business days . This guide provides the systematic approach regul
Sep 811 min read


FDA Compliance for Medical Devices: Complete Beginner's Guide 2025
FDA compliance for medical devices isn't optional - it's the gateway to the largest medical device market. In the US, “FDA compliance” means: classify the product (Class I/II/III), choose the correct route— 510(k) clearance , De Novo classification , PMA approval , or 510(k)-exempt —run a compliant quality system (QSR until Feb 2, 2026 ; QMSR afterward), apply labeling/UDI rules, register & list establishments/devices, and meet postmarket duties (MDR 803, corrections/re
Aug 219 min read


How To Import Medical Devices: FDA Initial Importer Guide 2025
Importing medical devices into the United States requires strict FDA compliance, and the stakes are massive. Medical device importers must ensure premarket compliance (510(k)/PMA), establishment registration and listing, proper CBP filing codes (DEV, LST, PM#), and ongoing MDR obligations. Foreign manufacturers need US agents while initial importers must maintain complaint files in the US. Products that don't meet requirements face detention, refusal, and destruction, often c
Aug 1811 min read


Medical Device Labeling Requirements: Complete FDA 21 CFR 801 Compliance Guide 2025
FDA requires medical device labeling to include manufacturer information, intended use, adequate directions, warnings, UDI (where applicable), and device-specific requirements. Labeling encompasses all written materials including labels, packaging, instructions for use, and promotional materials. Compliance requires both content accuracy and quality system controls under 21 CFR 820.120. This guide covers all FDA labeling requirements, common violations, and compliance strateg
Aug 158 min read


CMS NTAP for AI Medical Devices: 2025 US Inpatient Reimbursement Guide
CMS New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) is the fastest path to Medicare reimbursement for by providing additional Medicare payments...
Aug 137 min read


EU MDR vs FDA: 2025 US-EU Medical Device Regulatory Comparison Guide
Medical device companies expanding globally face a critical strategic decision: which regulatory pathway offers the fastest, most...
Aug 1011 min read


Medical Device QMS (2025): ISO 13485 & FDA QMSR 2026 Guide
A medical device Quality Management System (QMS) proves you can consistently design, make, and support safe, effective devices. It's...
Aug 75 min read


Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) for AI/ML-Enabled Devices: 2025 FDA Guide
A Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) is FDA documentation that lets you pre-define specific AI/ML software changes—and the methods...
Aug 610 min read


Medical Device Packaging Requirements: Complete FDA, ISO 11607 & Validation Guide 2025
FDA requires packaging that protects devices from alteration or damage through processing, storage, handling, and distribution ( 21 CFR...
Aug 47 min read


How Does Medical Device Reimbursement Work in the US? 2025 Complete Guide
In the US, reimbursement for medical devices rests on three pillars: coding , coverage , and payment . Coding assigns CPT/HCPCS and,...
Jul 3110 min read


What Is UDI? FDA's Unique Device Identification System Guide 2025
UDI is FDA’s Unique Device Identification system: most device labels and packages must carry a UDI in machine-readable (AIDC) and...
Jul 296 min read


Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA): What It Means in 2025 — MDR, User-Facility Rule & Penalties
The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 amended the FD&C Act and reshaped US postmarket controls. It created mandatory user-facility MDR...
Jul 298 min read


FDA Complete Guide: Everything Medical Device Companies Need to Know 2025
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) regulates medical devices in the United States. Devices reach the market via...
Jul 288 min read


Medical Device Post-Market Surveillance: Complete FDA Compliance Guide 2025
Medical device post-market surveillance is a comprehensive FDA requirement for manufacturers to systematically monitor device...
Jul 228 min read


21 CFR 820 QSR to QMSR: 2026 US Transition Guide
FDA is replacing 21 CFR 820 (Quality System Regulation) with the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) on February 2, 2026,...
Jul 218 min read


AI Medical Devices: FDA Draft Guidance, TPLC & PCCP Guide 2025
FDA AI medical device regulation received major updates with comprehensive draft guidance for artificial intelligence-enabled devices. On January 7, 2025 , FDA issued draft guidance for AI-enabled device software functions (DSF) that applies a Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) approach. It recommends what to include in submissions: model description, data lineage/splits, performance tied to claims, bias analysis/mitigation, human-AI workflow, monitoring, and—if you’ll updat
Jul 2010 min read


Adverse Event Reporting for Medical Devices: Complete FDA Medical Device Reporting (MDR) Guide 2025
Medical device adverse event reporting MDR (21 CFR Part 803) requires manufacturers, importers, and device user facilities to report certain device-related deaths, serious injuries, and malfunctions to FDA. Manufacturers/importers must file electronically (eMDR) since Aug 14, 2015 ; user facilities are not required to e-submit. Manufacturer timelines: 30-day MDRs and 5-day reports for urgent risks or when FDA requests. This comprehensive guide provides medical device comp
Jul 1810 min read


ISO 14971:2019 Risk Management for Medical Devices: 2025 Implementation Guide
ISO 14971:2019 is the international standard that defines the lifecycle risk-management process for medical devices (including SaMD):...
Jul 1710 min read


FDA Warning Letters for Medical Devices: Complete Guide 2025
An FDA Warning Letter is a public advisory notice that cites significant violations and requests a written response—typically within...
Jul 166 min read


FDA Cybersecurity Compliance Standards: 2025 Complete Guide
FDA's new cybersecurity compliance standards carry criminal penalties and RTA threats that can destroy medical device companies. With the...
Jul 148 min read
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