Medical device – REGULATIONS

ISO 13485: Medical device companies are required to hire ISO 13485 consultants with experience and expertise in all risk classes. With a greater focus being placed on patient safety, the regulatory standards in the medical device business are continuously examined and modified accordingly.

The organisation is responsible for managing and deriving value from the enormous amounts of organised and unstructured data and information while also keeping their organisations up to date and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. In accordance with ISO 13485 criteria, the organisation should put in place efficient systems to track and monitor safety and benefit-risk information over the course of their products' lives.

Our experienced consultants provide comprehensive expertise in regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless market access for your innovative medical devices. From product development to global approvals, trust us to guide you through the regulatory maze and bring your life-saving technologies to patients worldwide.

Our Roles & Responsibility as ISO 13485 Consultants

The following is the way how ISO 13485 Consultants, we assist manufacturers in effectively planning and implementing medical device quality management systems in accordance with local government regulations and related product certification requirements:

  • Identifying the needs of the QMS standards
  • identifying every legal and regulatory prerequisite based on the classification of the goods.
  • Organising the process of gradually creating the standard requirements.
  • developing, defining, and documenting the procedures
  • giving the QMS team training
  • Putting the QMS in place
  • Internal Quality Audits being performed.
  • Setting up Management Review Sessions
  • implementing a continuous improvement strategy across the whole QMS
  • assessing the performance of the QMS that has been implemented in the organization

Steps for proper ISO 13485:2016 Implementation

An organisation must be able to deliver medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements, according to ISO 13485:2016. This is accomplished by showcasing its ability to put in place a quality management system. At one or more stages of the life cycle, these companies may be engaged in the design and development, production, holding, and distribution, installation, or servicing, as well as the design and development of related services like technical help.

  • Planning the quality system
  • Meeting regulatory requirements
  • Implementing design controls
  • Documents, records, and training
  • Management processes
  • ISO 13485 Consultants audit
  • Third party / CB audits

B. Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices as per ISO 10993

From the initial regulatory plan to all the way through clearance and the post-market period, we provide a full spectrum of regulatory services. Our understanding of the legal requirements will make the new products path to market easier. We expertise to produce a high-quality, insightful biosafety risk assessment report in compliance with ISO guidelines and regulatory requirements, our experts focus on every stage of the product development process, including raw materials, processes, material testing, preclinical evaluation, biocompatibility studies, chemical characterization, and even more.

We have expertise and offer support in many areas, including the following:

  1. Medical Device Regulation Strategy:

Our regulatory plans can include all aspects of the device's development and marketing, or they might concentrate on certain issues like device modifications or regulatory requirements. A medical device regulatory strategy is a great way to start a project and prevent any unpleasant surprises. It starts by defining whether the product meets the definition of a medical device in the geographic location, determining which regulations and standards apply, and laying the groundwork for the testing strategy required.

  1. Classification of Medical Devices:

Our determinations are based on years of experience implementing the classification rules, and we provide sound justifications for the choice. We can provide classification determinations for devices in any geographic location, whether it be through reviewing the classification rules in the EU, Canadian, or Australian medical device regulations or searching the US FDA device classification database.

The majority of categorization choices are quite simple to make, but others call for a comprehensive examination of the guidance materials, judgements made for other similar devices in use or court cases where related problems have been raised.

  1. Biological Evaluation Plans and Reports (ISO 10993):

A thorough biological evaluation strategy and report is necessary for any device that comes into touch with a patient or user directly or indirectly. This will speed up regulatory approvals and reduce complaints about adverse occurrences while in use. Due to the expertise and experience of our specialists in conducting biological tests, any potential toxicological effects will be rapidly and accurately recognised.

  1. Transitions in Medical Device Regulation (MDR):

The MDR's delayed implementation date is quickly approaching, and there won't be much longer after that during which medical device directive (MDD) certificates will still be valid, therefore it's crucial to use an up-to-date transition plan. We can do a thorough evaluation to find these gaps and help determine the most effective method to close them, whether it's detecting weaknesses in technical files, clinical data, or quality management system needs.

  1. Technical Documentation/Technical File:

Producing a clear and thorough set of technical documentation for the regulatory authority or notified body to assess is one of the greatest strategies to guarantee quick market access. Using the most recent guidelines, we can ensure that all necessary information is included and organised in a way that is simple to discover, understand, and review, which can shorten review times, lower costs, and speed up approvals.

  1. Plans and Reports for Clinical Evaluation:

Whether the clinical evaluation is based on clinical data obtained from a literature review of comparable devices or on clinical data available on the device itself through clinical trials and post market surveillance, we can provide clinical evaluation plans and reports to meet the requirements of the MDD or MDR and pertinent guidance documents. This includes taking the lead on or providing assistance for the work necessary to show equivalence to other products on the market.By utilising all available data, the best literature search methodology, and the use of justifications for not requiring clinical data for certain low-risk devices with a simple interaction with the user, the majority of clinical evaluations are able to obtain enough clinical data to demonstrate the device's performance and safety.

  1. Post Market Surveillance:

The MDR and IVDR's adoption has sharply raised the emphasis on post-market surveillance. We can assist in creating the most suitable post market surveillance plan and post market clinical follow-up (PMCF) plan for the circumstance thanks to our awareness of the pertinent needs and experience in how to best satisfy them. This can be accomplished by making the most of already established methods for gathering PMS and PMCF data as well as by creating custom studies to effectively fill in any gaps in safety or performance data. The majority of clinical studies are able to gather enough clinical data to show the device's effectiveness and safety by utilising all accessible data, the most effective strategy for literature searches, and the use of same in our medcial device.

  1. Premarket Notification 510(k):

From the careful selection of predicates and, where necessary, reference devices and deciding on appropriate testing, through compilation of the 510(k) and responding to any information requests from the FDA reviewer, we can help with all aspects of compiling and submitting 510(k)s for marketing pertinent devices in the US.

Laboratory testing:

We can arrange the following tests from a GMP certified laboratory for various ISO 10993 standards:

ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process

ISO 10993-2:2006 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 2: Animal welfare requirements

ISO 10993-3:2014 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 3: Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity

ISO 10993-4:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood

ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.

ISO 10993-6:2016 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation

ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals

ISO 10993-8:2001 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 8: Selection of reference materials (withdrawn)

ISO 10993-9:2019 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 9: Framework for identification and quantification of potential degradation products

ISO 10993-10:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization

ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity

ISO 10993-12:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials (available in English only)

ISO 10993-13:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 13: Identification and quantification of degradation products from polymeric medical devices

ISO 10993-14:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 14: Identification and quantification of degradation products from ceramics

ISO 10993-15:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 15: Identification and quantification of degradation products from metals and alloys

ISO 10993-16:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 16: Toxicokinetic study design for degradation products and leachables

ISO 10993-17:2002 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances

ISO 10993-18:2020 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 18: Chemical characterization of medical device materials within a risk management process

ISO/TS 10993-19:2020 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 19: Physico-chemical, morphological and topographical characterization of materials

ISO/TS 10993-20:2006 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 20: Principles and methods for immunotoxicology testing of medical devices.

ISO/TR 10993-22:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 22: Guidance on nanomaterials

ISO 10993-23:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 23: Tests for irritation

ISO/TR 10993-33:2015 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 33: Guidance on tests to evaluate genotoxicity — Supplement to ISO 10993-3