Is Your Innovation a Medical Device?
Demystifying Regulatory Pathways for Entrepreneurs Zahra MavajianRegulatory affairs and Quality assurance consultant – GBA Key2Compliance Are you an entrepreneur with great ideas to impact your field, whether through a new device, software, service, or system? If so, you might be wondering: Does my innovation fall under Medical Device Regulation? And more importantly, what happens if […]
Developing Medical Device Software: Essential Insights for Founders
Claudia DannehlSenior consultant, Medical Device RA – GBA Key2Compliance Many software development companies fear the classification of their software as a medical device, because developing a medical device means following many regulations. However, there are also few advantages to having software applications that qualify as medical device software (MDSW). In this blog post, we aim […]
Outsourcing Internal Audits in MedTech: Strategic Advantage or Regulatory Risk?
Nadia Ragnvald Caspersen Senior consultant, Medical Device QA – GBA Key2Compliance In the medical device industry, internal audits are a vital part of maintaining compliance, ensuring product safety, and preparing for regulatory inspections. But as companies face increasing complexity, limited resources, and the pressure of unannounced audits, many are asking: Is it acceptable to outsource […]
GAP Analysis vs. Internal Audit: Selecting the Best Approach
Nadia Ragnvald Caspersen Senior consultant, Medical Device QA – GBA Key2Compliance In the high-stakes world of medical devices, where patient safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable, understanding the nuances between GAP analysis and internal audits can be a game-changer. While both are valuable tools for enhancing performance and ensuring regulatory adherence, they serve distinct purposes […]
Why Medical Device is basically Rocket Science
Nadia Ragnvald CaspersenSenior consultant, QA/RA – GBA Key2Compliance “We choose to go to the moon… not because it is easy, but because it is hard.” (John F. Kennedy)– Honestly, he could’ve been talking about bringing a medical device to market. It’s hard. It’s expensive. It’s regulated to the moon and back. But it’s also one of […]
Quality and Compliance for ATMPs – A Strategic Enabler for Patient Access
Afifa TradSenior consultant, Pharma QA – GBA Key2Compliance Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) are transforming the treatment landscape for complex and previously untreatable diseases. By leveraging gene therapy, cell-based treatments, and tissue engineering, these therapies offer truly personalized solutions. But with innovation comes complexity—and success depends on one key factor: a robust strategy for quality […]
Strengthening MDR Compliance Through Literature Search
Johanna Fugelstad and Anna Sahlholm, Clinical Development, GBA Key2Compliance It is not uncommon that manufacturers think of the required structured literature search as yet another checkbox and that it is performed very late in the process of finalizing the technical documentation. Or it is performed once and never updated. Thinking ahead, the literature search can […]
How Strategic Knowledge Management Can Future-Proof Your GxP Organization
Afifa Trad and Evelina Philipson, Pharma QA Consulting and Training, GBA Key2Compliance In highly regulated GxP environments, knowledge is power. Strategic knowledge management is a critical foundation for life science organizations aiming to remain audit-ready, drive continuous improvement, and reduce operational risk. At GBA Key2Compliance, we believe that real change starts when the right people have […]
Medical Device Classification Under MDR & IVDR: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Why Medical Device Classification Matters If you’re a medical device or in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturer, one of the first regulatory hurdles you’ll face is classification. This might sound like a technicality, but getting it right is crucial—it determines how much regulatory oversight your product needs, how long it will take to get to market, […]
Setting Strategic Direction for Medical Devices: The Role of Quality Management
Nadia Ragnvald Caspersen Senior consultant, Medical Device QA – GBA Key2Compliance For companies seeking success in the highly regulated medical device market, setting a strategic direction that emphasizes quality management is a non-negotiable requirement. A well-planned quality management strategy can streamline regulatory compliance, foster innovation, and enhance operational efficiency. Companies that prioritize quality as a […]