HBOT involves breathing 100% (pure) oxygen while in a special space called a hyperbaric chamber. The air pressure inside is raised to a level that is higher than normal air pressure. The FDA regulates both the oxygen used in HBOT and the hyperbaric chambers, which are generally a tube large enough to hold one person …
510(K) Clearance for Nitrile Examination Glove
Polymer Patient Examination Glove Device : Polymer Patient Examination Glove Powder Free Nitrile Examination Glove Definition : A nitrile (or polymer) patient examination glove is a disposable device made of nitrile rubber or synthetic polymers that may or may not bear a trace amount of residual powder and is intended to be …
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EU MDR Transport Validation Of Medical Device
Common expected questions are whether a non-sterile medical device expected to perform transport validation? Is it mandatory to perform transportation test under laboratories? Alternative methods for transport validations. Transport validations are performed to examine the suitability of packaging compatibility and safety. The transportation and the storage must not affect the properties of medical device ie, …
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An Overview of Medical Device Packaging Validation
Do you know why medical device packaging is so important? Usually proper packaging is required by the medical device is to avoid, physical damage, biological contamination, and any other external disturbance. The other motive is the proper identification of the device. The medical device packaging validations are mostly required for terminally sterilized medical devices. Because …
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Conformity assessment route as per MDR
Chapter V section 2 of conformity assessment procedure based on Article 52 Conformity assessment route for class I device as per Article 52 of clause 7: Class I Annex II and III of Technical Documentation Class Is/Im/Ir Annex II and III of Technical Documentation and Annex IX QMS Chapters I, III Or Annex II and …
Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices
Biological Evaluation is a series of tests performed pre-clinically either through invitro or in-vivo techniques to assess the biological safety of the device. When the medical device comes in contact with the body, it should be assessed for its safety upon use. The biological evaluation shall be planned, carried out and documented by knowledgeable and …
When to perform Risk-Benefit Analysis ?
The Risk-Benefit analysis has to be performed, when the residual risk is not judged as acceptable using the criteria established in the risk management plan, and further risk control is not practicable, then the manufacturer may gather and review data and literature to determine if the medical benefits of the intended use of the medical …
Risk Evaluation Approaches- ALARP Vs AFAP
As-Iow-as-reasonably-practicable approach(ALARP) - is that the residual risk shall be reduced as far as reasonably practicable and this approach can be used as part of risk control options analysis. Risks for which the probability cannot be estimated would normally use the as-low-as-reasonably-practicable approach. the ALARP concept contains legal interpretation of the regulatory process that promotes financial consideration …
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New Aspects of Classification Rules -EU MDR
Rule 1 to 4- Non-Invasive Devices Part 1 Classification rules have been changed for some devices in MDR. Devices shall be divided into classes I, IIa, IIb and III, by the intended purpose of the devices and their associated risks. Here I am explaining the major changes in the rules of MDR when compared to …
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Unique Device Identification – EU UDI
The UDI (Unique Device Identification) is a series of numeric or alphanumeric characters that is created through a globally accepted device identification and coding standard. The affixing of the UDI is an additional requirement for labels or on the device itself, it does not replace any other marking or labelling requirements. Only the manufacturer may …
