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AI Medical Devices: FDA Draft Guidance, TPLC & PCCP Guide 2025
FDA AI medical device regulation received major updates with comprehensive draft guidance for artificial intelligence-enabled devices. On January 7, 2025 , FDA issued draft guidance  for AI-enabled device software functions (DSF)  that applies a Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC)  approach.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 Medical Device Classification: Class I, II, III Explained (2025)
FDA medical device classification determines the regulatory controls required for your device based on risk level. FDA classifies devices...
Jul 156 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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