How To Succeed In ISO 13485 & CE Marking Audits: Your Step-by-Step Guide

ISO 13485 and CE Marking Audits – How to Succeed

Passing ISO 13485 and CE Marking audits is a critical milestone for medical device manufacturers. These audits are not just about meeting compliance requirements, they’re about proving that your products are safe, effective, and ready for the market. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what to expect from these audits, how they’re connected, and […]

The AI Act & Medical Devices: What You Need To Know Now

What is the AI ACT? And what does it mean for medical device manufacturers?

The AI Act & Medical Devices: What You Need to Know Now Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in recent years, revolutionising industries worldwide. But as AI advances, so must the regulations that govern it. The AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) introduces a structured legal framework to ensure AI-driven technologies, including medical devices, are […]

ISO 13485 Secrets: Strengthen Your Quality Management System For Success

Understanding ISO 13485: Building a Robust Quality Management System

In the fast-moving world of medical devices, ensuring safety and effectiveness is paramount. Regulatory bodies worldwide enforce stringent quality management system (QMS) requirements to guarantee consistency, safety, and reliability. These requirements vary depending on the target market and the governing regulations. ISO 13485:2016 is the globally recognised harmonised standard for QMS in the medical device […]

Understanding FDA 510(k) vs PMA: Navigating the Medical Device Approval Process

Understanding FDA 510(k) vs PMA: Navigating the Medical Device Approval Process LFH Regulatory

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices before they reach the market. Two primary pathways for regulatory approval are the 510(k) premarket notification and the Premarket Approval (PMA) processes. Each pathway has its own requirements, benefits, and challenges. Understanding these can help […]

A guide to writing clinical evaluations in the EU MDR

A guide to writing clinical evaluations in the EU MDR LFH Regulatory

Where should I start? See a brief summary below for tips on how to perform a successful clinical evaluation What is a clinical evaluation?  Clinical evaluation is the assessment and analysis of clinical data pertaining to a medical device in order to verify its clinical safety and performance. Clinical evaluation is an ongoing process conducted […]