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Quality and Risk Management 

An Introduction to Quality and Risk Management 

In highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, quality and risk management are not optional; they are the foundation of regulatory compliance, product safety, and patient trust.  Risk management is a strategic discipline that focuses on proactively identifying potential hazards associated with medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology products. It evaluates the severity […]

Top 5 Quality Risk Management Tips

Top 5 Quality Risk Management Tips in MedTech—and How to Address Them 

As the MedTech industry embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI)- driven diagnostics, robotic-assisted procedures, patient-centric healthcare solutions, and smart implants, the promise of meeting unmet patient needs and enhancing clinical outcomes grows exponentially. The industry has positioned itself as the advocate for patients, promoting an improved quality of life.   Yet, with innovation comes complexity—and the challenge of […]

Characterizing Risk with Confidence: A Multi-Factor Approach

Characterizing Risk with Confidence: A Multi-Factor Approach

Risk… We talk about “risk-based decision making,” “risk management,” and “risk reduction” like they’re simple, linear processes. Identify the risk and then take the appropriate actions to reduce or eliminate it.  But anyone who has ever led a remediation effort, navigated a quality crisis, or worked through operational triage knows the truth: risk becomes complicated—fast. […]

Innovation Begins with the Fundamentals: Rethinking Risk Management in Quality Systems

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare, the concept of innovation is frequently associated with technological breakthroughs, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge therapeutic modalities. However, the most enduring advancements are often born not of disruption, but of the thoughtful refinement of foundational principles, particularly in the realm of risk management in quality systems. Nowhere is […]

New FDA Guidance Alert for Inspections!

New FDA Guidance Alert for Inspections!

Understanding FDA Guidance on Delaying, Denying, Limiting, or Refusing a Drug or Device Inspection The FDA has recently issued crucial guidance that all pharmaceutical and medical device industry stakeholders need to be aware of regarding inspections. This FDA guidance clarifies what actions could be perceived as delaying, denying, limiting, or refusing an inspection by the […]

Advancing Clinical Investigator Site Audits: A Quality-Focused, Risk-Based Approach

Advancing Clinical Investigator Site Audits: A Quality-Focused, Risk-Based Approach

Clinical research is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological innovation, globalization, evolving regulatory expectations, and a growing emphasis on data integrity and subject protection. At the center of this evolution is the need for robust oversight mechanisms, especially for clinical investigator site audits, which serve as a cornerstone of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance. […]