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How to Ensure Your Quality Management System is Effective and Benefits Patients

By Nick Tippmann on April 19, 2018

When it comes to quality management compliance, would you consider yourself a box checker or a true ...

5 Most Common Problems With Your CAPA Process

By Nick Tippmann on March 21, 2018

What are the most common problems with the CAPA process?

What Substantial Equivalence Means as It Applies to 510(k)'s & Why It's Important

By Nick Tippmann on February 21, 2018

Do you have a firm grasp and understanding of what substantial equivalence means in regards to the 5...

Evaluating FDA’s “New” Proposed Fast-Track Alternative Approach to the 510(k) Pathway

By Nick Tippmann on January 10, 2018

This past month, the FDA drafted a guidance on a quick path to approval as an alternative to the 510...

Common Mistakes That Can Tank Your FDA 510(k) Submission

By Nick Tippmann on November 16, 2017

Do you know the percentage of 510(k)s that are rejected by the FDA the first time? Shockingly, it’s ...

Understanding How to Use Real-World Evidence for Medical Device Regulatory Decisions

By Nick Tippmann on November 8, 2017

The topic of Real-World Evidence is generating a lot of discussion lately, especially after the draf...

Lessons to Be Learned from Recent FDA Inspections

By Nick Tippmann on October 18, 2017

Something that you might find surprising is the number of medical device companies that are simply n...

How Competitive Regulatory Strategy Differs from Regular Regulatory Strategy (And How to Use It to Your Advantage)

By Nick Tippmann on August 30, 2017

Have you ever considered the pros and cons of a PMA vs a 501(k)? Some of the considerations you must...

Comparing FDA Submission Types: 510(k) vs. De Novo vs. 513(g) vs. Pre-Submission

By Nick Tippmann on August 18, 2017

It can be confusing to know which submission type is the correct one for your particular development...

Understanding FDA’s Proposed Conformity Assessment Pilot Program

By Nick Tippmann on July 21, 2017

Today on the Global Medical Device Podcast, we’ll be talking to Mike Drues, who is a frequent guest ...

Understanding the Difference Between a General Wellness Device and a Regulated Medical Device

By Nick Tippmann on May 31, 2017

Today Jon Speer and Mike Drues are going to be discussing general wellness devices. Mike is the pres...

Understanding the Connection Between Complaints, CAPAs, and MDRs

By Nick Tippmann on May 24, 2017

Today we are going to talk about the connection between complaints, CAPAs, and MDRs. They are all in...

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