A Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) is a tool utilized in order to address an issue or a potential issue with a product or process. According to the FDA “The purpose of the corrective and preventive action subsystem is to collect information,…
Enforcement Actions
How to Submit a 510K
Three types of Premarket Notifications can be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Traditional, abbreviated, and special 510Ks. The traditional 510K program is utilized to seek marketing authorization for any device. When submitting a 510K there is not a form to submit however submission requirements can be found under 21 CFR part 807.
FDA Enforcement Actions
The FDA has numerous methods of enforcing its regulations, known as enforcement actions. There are 4 total main...
Ending a Recall
All things must inevitably come to an end, including a medical device recall. Whether voluntary or FDA mandated, all...
EMMA International’s Body of Knowledge (BOK)
Do you enjoy all the content from EMMA International? We have good news for you! We are proud to announce that our...
Preparing for the End of Your EUA
An EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) was, until recently, rarely given. With the start of the COVID-19...
Before you “Pull the Plug” on a struggling project-Call EMMA International
There can be a multitude of reasons why troubled projects are delayed in being abandoned or brought under...
Common Causes of 483 Observations
Meeting and maintaining FDA compliance standards can be a challenge for even the most seasoned organization. Receiving...
Trends In 2020 FDA Pharma Warning Letters
The recent trend of U.S. Food and Drug Association citations issued to those operating in the pharmaceutical...
Protecting Public Health During COVID-19
As we face the most challenging public health crises of our lifetimes, celebrating and thanking all those who serve...
Medical Device EUA Transition Plan
Now more than ever, the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) pathway for medical devices has become a popular topic. Due...
Additional Devices Exempted from 510(k) Submission
The US Food and Drug Administration released a final rule to exempt additional product codes from the requirements of...
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