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🚀 Building a Robust Quality Plan in Medical Device Manufacturing 🏭 Ensuring the consistent production of high-quality medical devices requires a detailed and well-structured quality plan. Here's a visual breakdown of the key components essential for maintaining product integrity, regulatory compliance, and patient safety: 🌟 Quality Plan Components: Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation Design and Development Controls Supplier Quality Management Production and Process Controls Incoming Inspection and Testing In-Process & Final Product Inspection Nonconforming Product Management Document & Record Control Training & Competency Internal Audits Customer Feedback & Complaint Handling Continuous Improvement With these elements in place, you create a foundation for excellence and compliance in medical device manufacturing. Let’s keep innovating and improving! 💡 #MedicalDevices #QualityManagement #ContinuousImprovement #ManufacturingExcellence #QualityPlan

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🌟 Ever wondered what goes into ensuring the quality and compliance of medical devices? 🌟 I'm excited to announce that I've completed an intensive certification in Medical Device Process Validation, focusing on ISO 13485 standards with a comprehensive exploration of IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification). 🎓 This immersive course not only equipped me with the critical skills needed to uphold the highest standards in medical device validation but also provided comprehensive takeaways: Throughout the program, I gained insights into essential aspects such as the necessity and decision-making process behind Process Validation, navigating the intricate Regulatory Framework including ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), and 21 CFR 820, and mastering the execution of various validation methods: Prospective, Concurrent, and Retrospective. The course meticulously detailed the steps from User Requirement Specifications and Design Qualification to Installation Qualification (including FAT & SAT), Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification. Understanding Process Capability with its ratio, indices, and experimental models, as well as integrating Risk Management principles from ISO 14971, was invaluable. The emphasis on meticulous Documentation - from Validation Master Plan to Calibration and Preventive Maintenance - provided a holistic view of the validation process. Lastly, tracing the Regulatory Evolution in U.S. life sciences underscored the importance of compliance and adaptation in this dynamic field. These insights are crucial for professionals across manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and research & development, offering essential knowledge in clear, accessible terms. Whether you're in the medical device industry or any sector requiring stringent process validation, this course prepares you for excellence. 🌐💡 #MedicalDeviceValidation #ISO13485 #IQOQPQ #ProcessValidation #ContinuousLearning

Do you know the following sentence? "Design validation shall be conducted on representative product. Representative product includes initial production units, batches or their equivalents. The rationale for the choice of product used for validation shall be recorded". For sure you do, or? It's from clause 7.3.7 in ISO 13485:2016. If you are involved in engineering of medical devices, please be reminded to adhere to this requirement. By the way, it applies as well to PQ in the area of process validation. In each of my last three audits I came across one violation in those areas: Non-equivalent design validation lots, PQ having been done with early prototypes or even commerical products not being representative.

Change Management for Design of Experiment (DOE) in Medical Devices: ISO 13485:2016 Design of Experiment (DOE) is a powerful tool for evaluating changes in medical device design and manufacturing processes. Structured Evaluation: DOE allows for a systematic study of how changes impact device performance, optimizing design parameters and reducing variability. Risk Assessment: Any change requires a risk analysis to assess potential effects on safety and compliance. DOE provides data-driven insights to mitigate these risks. Documentation & Approval: Each experiment and outcome is documented, maintaining a traceable record for regulatory review and ensuring approval at every stage. Continuous Improvement: DOE results support continuous improvement, enabling innovation while maintaining product integrity and regulatory alignment. #ISO13485 #MedicalDevices #ChangeManagement #DOE #Qualityassurance #Regulatoryaffairs #Qualitymanagementsystem #QMS #QualityManagement #RegulatoryCompliance #Healthcare #manufacturing

TRACEABILITY When it comes to developing medical devices, if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. Traceability is a cornerstone of regulatory compliance, and every decision, change, and test needs to be recorded. From your design file to risk assessments and verification testing, clear documentation ensures that your development process is transparent and meets regulatory requirements. Not only does this help during audits, but it also ensures that your team can trace the origins of issues and problems that arise. This streamlines problem solving, patching and making updates, which brings value to your customers.    Good documentation isn’t just about compliance – it’s about building a safer, higher-quality product. No matter the product, good documentation and records brings value to you, your business, and to your customers. If your product is a medical device, implement a solid document management system early to keeps your files organised, assessable, and audit-ready. With good quality management and engineering process, compliance is a side effect. 

🔬🆕✅ I am happy to share that I have completed the "Medical Device Process Validation" Training Course! This achievement is a milestone in my professional development, and I am prepared to use the skills and knowledge I have acquired 🌟 🔬🩺 It was a great learning about Medical Devices, training me in depth on Process Validation in the life sciences industry. MUCH MORE TO COME! 🔜 💡 The program's key takeaways: ✔ Types of Process Validation ✔ Process Validation Stages: User Requirements Specification (URS), Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ) ✔ Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) ✔ Process Capability: Capability Ratio Cp, Capability Index Cpk, Action Levels and Control Limits ✔ Design of Experiments (DoE), DoE Response, Factors and Levels ✔ Risk Management ✔ Regulations: ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA Regulations, Quality System Regulation (QSR) 21 CFR 820.75 ✔ Test Method Validation (TMV): Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Repeatability and Reproducibility, ANOVA ✔ Documentation: Validation Master Plan (VMP), Change Control #MedicalDevices #ProcessValidation #DQ #IQ #OQ #PQ #URS #DoE #RiskManagement #TestMethodValidation #ISO13485 #ISO14971 #FDA #Regulation #Standards #ContinuosLearning

According to GHTF/SG3/N15R8, successful medical device development requires the proper integration and sequencing of three critical elements under a Quality Management System (QMS). Here's why the sequence matters: 1️⃣ Quality by Design (QbD) First Define User & Regulatory Requirements: Understand needs and expectations from the start. Establish Quality Target Profile: Set clear quality objectives and requirements. Identify Critical Quality Attributes: Define characteristics essential for safety and performance. Understand Critical Material Attributes: Determine how materials impact quality outcomes. Establish Process and Controls Critical for Safety, Quality, and Performance: Develop robust processes and controls to ensure consistent device quality, safety, and performance. Design Space Development: Optimize robust process parameters ensuring consistent quality, reliability, and performance. Implement Control Strategy: Develop testing and monitoring methods to assure quality. 2️⃣ Risk Management Next Leverage QbD Understanding: Use quality insights to identify potential risks. Establish Risk Controls: Implement controls based on quality knowledge. Link to Quality Attributes: Connect risks directly to critical quality parameters. Define Performance Requirements: Set essential performance based on quality needs. Drive Safety Through Quality: Let quality guide safety decisions. 3️⃣ Design Controls Complete the Process Transform QbD and Risk Insights: Convert quality and risk knowledge into design inputs. Document Development Journey: Systematically record the entire process. Ensure Requirements Traceability: Link all outputs back to quality and risk inputs. Verify Control Effectiveness: Confirm quality controls and risk measures work. Validate Final Design: Ensure consistent quality and performance. 🎯 Key Takeaway: All three elements must be managed under an agile, value-added QMS that drives innovation, continuous improvement, knowledge management, and lifecycle excellence. 💡 Key Insight: Integration under a QMS ensures sustainable quality, driving both innovation and compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Share your thoughts about the sequence! #MedicalDevices #QualityManagement #QMSR #QualityByDesign #RiskManagement #DesignControls #Safety #Performance

Recently, I participated in a workshop focused on good engineering practices (GEP) in medical device manufacturing and pharma manufacturing. Here are some key takeaways: Good Engineering Practice: - Compliance with regulations and standards... - Risk management through identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies... - Design controls to ensure quality and safety, from concept to product launch... - Document control and traceability for audit readiness and continuous improvement... - Supplier management and qualification to maintain product quality and performance... - Validation and verification processes for equipment, software, and manufacturing processes... - Quality management systems for consistent performance, product safety, and customer satisfaction... - Continuous improvement through data analysis, process monitoring, and employee training... Implementing these practices is essential for medical device and pharma manufacturers to achieve safe, effective, and high-quality products that meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers.

Hi everyone 👋 🌟 Excited to Share My Achievement! 🌟 I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed the course "ISO 13485:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices" through Alison. This course has deepened my understanding of quality management systems specifically tailored for the medical devices industry, aligning with global standards. This learning milestone reflects my commitment to continuous professional development and ensuring quality in medical device manufacturing and management. Looking forward to applying this knowledge to drive quality excellence and compliance in future projects! #QualityManagement #ISO13485 #Alison #MedicalDevices #ContinuousLearning