Author: hamza benafqir
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Medical Device Regulatory Update – October 2026
October brings another important round of regulatory developments for the medical device and IVD industry. From updated IVD classification guidance in Europe and potential changes to the UK medical device […]
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AI Is Already Inside Your QMS — But Is It Under Control?
Artificial Intelligence may already be part of your Quality Management System, even if your organization has never formally implemented an AI tool. Regulatory Affairs professionals may use ChatGPT to research […]
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Vertical Slicing for Complex SaMD Development
Developing complex Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) can quickly become challenging. Requirements, software architecture, dependencies, risk management, verification, regulatory evidence, and cross-functional collaboration all need to work together. But […]
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Why Management Doesn’t Listen to Quality—and How to Change That
Quality and Regulatory professionals often find themselves in a frustrating position. They identify a problem, explain the compliance risk and recommend an action. But instead of being seen as protecting […]
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Your Technical Documentation Has All the Documents… So Why Isn’t It Ready?
A company says its Medical Device Technical Documentation is 90% or 95% ready. The Risk Management File exists. The Clinical Evaluation is complete. Testing has been performed. The GSPR checklist […]
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Medical Device Regulatory Update: July & August 2026
Medical device regulation continues to evolve across multiple markets. For manufacturers, the challenge isn’t simply following every new publication—it’s understanding which developments require action, which ones need monitoring, and how […]
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From Verification & Validation to Global Market Access | V&V, DHF & IMDRF
Developing a medical device successfully requires several pieces to work together. Manufacturers must demonstrate that the product meets its requirements, maintain reliable design documentation, and understand how regulatory expectations differ—or […]
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Regulatory Strategy & Market Access | Intended Use & Master UDI-DI
Bringing a medical device to market requires more than achieving regulatory approval. The decisions made early in product development can influence classification, clinical evidence, risk management, labeling, identification, and ultimately […]
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Building a Strong Quality Management System: From Documentation to Real Compliance
Having an ISO 13485 Quality Management System in place does not automatically mean that your quality processes are effective. A strong QMS should help an organization identify problems, evaluate their […]
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Quality & Compliance: Building Stronger Medical Device Quality Systems
Quality and regulatory compliance are fundamental to bringing safe and effective medical devices to market. As regulations continue to evolve and technologies become more complex, manufacturers must adopt a proactive […]
