Event reminder: happening TOMORROW! Join QRx Partner Mark Swanson, Dan Purvis, and Sat Ketkur of Velentium for this exclusive webinar, "Streamlining the FDA Approval Process"! Scroll for more info & the registration link ... Topics to be covered: ✅Proven strategies to simplify submissions ✅ How to leverage standards for faster FDA approvals ✅ Real-world tips for avoiding common pitfalls Whether you're a startup innovator or part of a seasoned MedTech team, this session is packed with insights to help you achieve compliance with confidence. Register for free here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyszP-6B #QRxPartners #QRxInforms #MLV #MedTech #FDAApproval #MedicalDevices #510k #PMA #compliance #webinar #innovation #regulatory #HereForYou
QRx Partners
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1,894 followers
Your expert partners in quality and regulatory success.
About us
Your business complies with regulations because it must, and conforms to standards because it’s expected, but those aren’t the reasons you’re in business. Delivering the highest quality products and services is what ensures business success. So, why treat your quality management system as a necessary evil, when you should be leveraging its potential for real competitive advantage? Let QRx Partners help your quality management system to be value-added, effective, efficient, and yes, compliant. Services Offered: - Quality System Assessment & Auditing - Quality System Development & Improvement - Education & Training - Software Solutions Services - Regulatory Submission Support - Regulatory Interaction Support - EU PRRC Representation
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- Industry
- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Consulting, Medical Devices, Quality Systems, Regulatory Strategy, Training, Auditing, Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, Quality Culture, IVD, Quality Assurance, GLP, GMP, GCP, Data Integrity, Risk Management, and CAPA
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55308, US
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Updates
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🖋️ When we deliver training on root cause analysis, we point out the trap of assuming that the causes are directly related or to be found at the point of observation, e.g., the root cause of a puddle of water on the plant floor is not the leaking pipe above it (the pipe is only a symptom). The same thinking must be applied to responses to FDA Form 483 inspectional observations. 👉 The FDA isn't as concerned with the specific observation as they are with you determining why it occurred (root cause) and how far it spreads (scope). This week's Warning Letter outlines what happens when inspectional observation responses are too narrow in scope, as well as a number of other mistakes we often point out. The common themes in this manufacturer's responses include: ✔️ Focusing more on corrections than corrective actions ✔️ Assuming re-training is a panacea ✔️ Adding or swapping personnel will improve performance For those who may have forgotten, Correction is only actions that return something from nonconforming to conforming. This includes actions like: ✔️ Updating procedures ✔️ Fixing documentation errors ✔️ Re-training employees ✔️ Adding inspections While these types of actions may be warranted, they don't prevent recurrence. Corrective Actions address the latter. These would be actions based on eliminating Root Causes so that the chain of events that led to the nonconformance can't happen. 👉 Basically, this manufacturer is "missing the forest for the trees." 🛑 In one case, they contradicted information they had provided during the inspection by proposing an action that would create a situation they had already identified as the cause of other problems. This, unfortunately, happens much too often, where actions undo or conflict with previous actions. Some of the other common mistakes made here include: 🚫 Not providing copies of all the CAPAs that were supposedly initiated 🚫 Not providing copies of the analyses performed 🚫 Not indicating that a broad retrospective investigation was performed to determine the full scope 🚫 Not explaining how effectiveness of actions taken will be determined The result of these basic "blocking and tackling" errors is that the FDA provided a lengthy list of specific activities that must be covered in the next response, 2️⃣1️⃣ of them. 👉 Keep in mind that responses to Warning Letters are required within 1️⃣5️⃣ working days. One last point: the FDA also called out "Quality Unit Authority", which is something you really don't want to see as it implies a lack of the FDA's confidence in the company's leadership and the quality personnel. As always, we're here to help whenever you're ready to bring in the professionals and avoid receiving an FDA Warning Letter. 🤝 Letter here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge9dRVcU #QRxPartners #QRxInforms #MLV #InadequateResponse #FDA #FDAcompliance #regulatory #HereForYou
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👉 QRx has a legacy of providing education to quality and regulatory professionals to pass on our experience to you and your organization, helping you learn from us to avoid issues we have seen over our 50+ years of experience. We equip your team with cutting-edge, custom training that transforms regulatory knowledge into actionable expertise so you stay ahead of the curve, outpace the competition, and ensure the delivery of safe and effective products. Contact us any time to start the conversation 📧 contact@qrxpartners.com Find us on YouTube 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMjAKrTY Our Website 👉 www.qrxpartners.com Check our street cred 👉 QRx Partners Steve Gompertz & Mark Swanson Let us help you start 2025 in compliance. 🤝 #QRxPartners #QRxInforms #MLV #QRxSpecialties #ComplianceTraining #MedTech #compliance #FDAcompliance #regulatory #FDA hashtag #HereForYou
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Friendly Reminder: Happening TOMORROW evening - an outstanding Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Twin Cities Chapter event at the St. Cloud State University Plymouth location! QRx Partner Mark Swanson will be there as a featured mentor. Scroll for more info and event links: ✅ Gain valuable mentorship and career insights. ✅ Build connections with leaders across the Minnesota regulatory community. ✅ Learn best practices and strategies to grow in your regulatory career. Who should attend? ✅ Those aspiring to move into Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Regulatory Affairs Coordinators, and Regulatory Affairs Managers. This event is a meaningful way to develop professionally, expand your network, and get inspired by experienced leaders. Event on LinkedIn 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHZK-y9P Event website 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_K3KD6P 👏 Other featured mentors: Amra Racic, Angelina L., Djuana Banks, Kristen Evenson, Lisa Pritchard, Marielle Lejcher, Minori Carlsson, Monika McDole-Russell, & PRITHUL BOM #QRxPartners #QRxInforms #RAPS #MLV #regulatory #mentor #compliance #FDAcompliance #MedTech #HereForYou
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QRx Partners reposted this
Recent FDA Letter to Aptar Reveals Interesting Insights for Drug-Device Combination Product Manufacturers and Suppliers The letter (Nov. 14, 2024) to Aptar has sparked fascinating conversations in the drug-device combination product community. A special thanks to Susan Neadle for bringing this interesting communication to our attention! https://lnkd.in/gRZpe7Gq The FDA emphasized several key compliance areas for manufacturers supplying components for combination products, and Aptar was (interestingly) advised to review and revise any marketing materials that could mislead customers into believing they are exempt from verifying the effectiveness of components in maintaining drug sterility. This letter serves as a reminder that maintaining safety and effectiveness in drug-device combination products requires a collaborative effort across the supply chain. Component manufacturers, finished product manufacturers, and regulators need collectively uphold the necessary standards to protect public health. What are your thoughts on how manufacturers and stakeholders can collaborate to meet these expectations while driving innovation? #CombinationProducts #RegulatoryCompliance #MedicalDevices #FDA #Pharmaceuticals #DrugDeviceInnovation
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👉 Join QRx Partner Mark Swanson, Dan Purvis, and Sat Ketkur of Velentium next week for this exclusive webinar, "Streamlining the FDA Approval Process"! Scroll for more info & the registration link ... Topics to be covered: ✅Proven strategies to simplify submissions ✅ How to leverage standards for faster FDA approvals ✅ Real-world tips for avoiding common pitfalls Whether you're a startup innovator or part of a seasoned MedTech team, this session is packed with insights to help you achieve compliance with confidence. Register for free here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyszP-6B #QRxPartners #QRxInforms #MLV #MedTech #FDAApproval #MedicalDevices #510k #PMA #compliance #webinar #innovation #regulatory #HereForYou
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QRx Partners' Business Development Manager, Michel Locquegnies, had a great time at Tuesday's UCLA Ventures Startup Showcase event in San Francisco! #QRxPartners #QRxInforms #MLV #StartUps #entrepreneur #compliance #regulatory #HereForYou
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🖋️ It was a banner week at the FDA for medical device Warning Letters. We had 5 to choose from, all with interesting lessons to learn. In the end, we chose this one 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew_X2azb While the title of these posts is "Inadequate Response" in recognition of the phrase the FDA uses as a factor in deciding whether to issue a warning letter, and we have previously covered a Warning Letter issued even though the company's response was deemed adequate, this one is interesting in its use of "the adequacy of your response cannot be determined." 🤔 👉 This means that while the proposed actions make sense, they haven't progressed enough for the company to provide evidence of their completion or effectiveness. This is decidedly different from the inadequate responses where the companies fail to properly investigate the root cause and scope or provide sufficient action details. ⌚ This one is a good lesson in timeliness. ☑️ While there is no rule or regulatory requirement for how quickly to implement corrective actions when you receive 7️⃣ inspectional observations, you can be pretty sure that the FDA is expecting quick action. ☑️ It's also telling that the FDA inspected 3️⃣ of the company's sites at roughly the same time and spent 3️⃣ to 5️⃣ months at each❗The FDA was clearly concerned right from the start. These were likely "for cause" inspections. The company produces higher-risk devices at these sites, so that should have also been a clue that a leisurely approach wouldn't be a good idea. 😬 👉 Most MedTech companies are either certified or conforming to ISO 13485, which mentions that Management is responsible for ensuring that corrections and corrective actions are taken without "undue delay." One can expect that the FDA is also familiar with this phrase and has similar expectations. ☑️ Responding to inspectional observations is basically an application of risk-based thinking, where the expediency and focus on investigation and action should be based on the degree of risk involved in not taking action. As noted, all the clues were there for moving quickly. By the time the company provided its third response to the FDA, 3️⃣ to 4️⃣ months after the end of each site inspection, they should have had more to show than just ongoing plans to make changes over another 5️⃣ to 8️⃣ months. That's 8️⃣ to 1️⃣ 2️⃣ months total for those not keeping count. While systemic corrective actions may take that kind of time, companies should break that into shorter deliverables to show the FDA a genuine commitment and understanding of the situation's criticality. This is yet another example of how engaging independent experts who can counter potential internal biases would make sense. Reach out to anytime to chat contact@qrxpartners.com 🤝 #QRxPartners #QRxInforms #MLV #InadequateResponse #FDA #FDAcompliance