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What Is an FDA Medical Device Recall? 2025 Crisis-Prevention Guide
An FDA medical device recall is usually a voluntary action by a firm to remove or correct a product that violates FDA law , with FDA...
Jul 108 min read


What Is cGMP for Medical Devices? QSR Today, QMSR in 2026
In FDA device world, “ cGMP ” obligations are implemented via the Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820) . On Feb 2, 2026 , FDA’s Quality...
Jul 97 min read


What Is ISO 13485? QMSR 2026 Compliance Guide for Medical Devices
ISO 13485 is the international QMS standard for medical devices. In the U.S., FDA’s QMSR takes effect Feb 2, 2026 , incorporating ISO...
Jul 86 min read


FDA SaMD Cybersecurity (2025): §524B, SBOM, Testing & eSTAR
In June 2025 FDA finalized its cybersecurity guidance and clarified §524B obligations for “ cyber devices .” For SaMD that connects to...
May 293 min read


IEC 62304 + ISO 14971 for SaMD: How to Integrate Lifecycle & Risk
Integrate IEC 62304 (software lifecycle) with ISO 14971 (risk management) by mapping hazards → requirements → design → tests →...
May 273 min read


FDA Unique Device Identification (UDI): Complete Guide for Medical Device Manufacturers
FDA’s UDI system requires most device labels and packages to bear a Unique Device Identifier —in human-readable and AIDC...
Dec 6, 20244 min read


FDA Medical Device Recalls Explained: Causes, Consequences, and How to Avoid Them
An FDA medical device recall is a firm-initiated correction or removal of a violative device, conducted voluntarily and monitored by FDA...
Dec 3, 20246 min read


FDA Form 483: What It Means and How to Respond Effectively
Form FDA 483 (Inspectional Observations) lists conditions FDA investigators observed at the end of an inspection. It is not a final...
Nov 29, 20244 min read


FDA Import Alerts: A Guide for International Medical Device Companies
An FDA import alert flags products/firms that appear to violate the law and allows detention without physical examination (DWPE) ....
Nov 21, 20244 min read


FDA Import Refusals for Medical Devices: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
An FDA import refusal is the agency’s final decision that a detained shipment violates FDA laws. Once refused, the shipment must be...
Nov 14, 20245 min read


FDA Compliance Guide for Medical Device Startups
Startups can meet FDA requirements without burning runway by sequencing the right decisions in the right order. This guide shows how to...
Nov 5, 20245 min read


Post-Market Surveillance for Medical Devices: Ensuring Ongoing FDA Compliance
FDA postmarket surveillance means monitoring safety, investigating complaints, filing MDRs within 30 days (or 5-day in certain cases) ,...
Oct 31, 20244 min read


Beginner’s Guide to FDA Compliance for Medical Devices
FDA regulates medical devices from classification through postmarket monitoring. This beginner’s guide shows how to determine class and...
Oct 22, 20246 min read


How to Respond to an FDA Warning Letter: Step-by-Step Guide
An FDA warning letter is a public notice of significant violations that requires a written response within 15 working days. This...
Oct 17, 20246 min read


Top 10 FDA Medical Device Regulatory Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Navigating FDA regulations can feel like walking through a maze. One wrong turn, and your medical device’s path to market could face...
Oct 9, 20245 min read


FDA Warning Letters: What Every Medical Device Company Needs to Know
An FDA warning letter is a public notice that a company significantly violated medical device regulations. Common triggers include QMS...
Sep 20, 20244 min read


The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance: How Medical Device Companies Can Avoid Regulatory Pitfalls
Non-compliance with FDA regulations can significantly damage medical device companies, both financially and operationally. In this...
Sep 12, 20245 min read


Can FDA Approval Be Revoked? A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Device Companies
TL;DR: Revocations are rare . FDA far more often uses recalls , warning letters , or temporary suspensions to correct problems before...
Aug 8, 20245 min read
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