Hand Sanitizer Requirements, COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought the issue of hand sanitizer requirements and their regulation to the national forefront. Because of the public health emergency, the FDA has stated that they do not intend to take action against firms that prepare alcohol-based hand sanitizers for consumer use and for use as health care personnel hand rubs…
Read MoreRemote Auditing Essentials!
Travel has been restricted due to the Corona Virus and many companies have turned or will be turning to alternatives to complete their audit schedule. Remote Auditing is one of the alternatives to re-scheduling an audit. So what are the essentials for a good remote audit? The FDA, as part of the Medical Device Single…
Read MoreTop 2018 FDA Inspection Observation Categories
Each year the FDA provides spreadsheets summarizing the areas of regulation cited in these observations at the following website: FDA.gov The spreadsheets are not a comprehensive listing of all observations but represent the a number of times it was cited as an observation on a FDA Form 483. Top categories for 2018: #1 Quality…
Read MoreMetrics, the Foundation and Emotions
Metrics, This one word can cause many emotions, fear, trembling, excitement, or dread! I have experienced all of these emotions when it comes to metrics. That Pareto Chart ascending or descending in at a particular elevation or curve can have a profound effect upon us! The FDA has recognized the importance of Quality Management System…
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