Preparing Successfully for a US FDA Medical Device Inspection
This course reviews the necessary preparations for a successful QSR inspection with the US FDA.
For US companies, effective preparation can lead to shorter inspections and fewer disruptions in company operations. Ineffective preparation can result in multiple quality system regulation (QSR) problems.
For non-US companies, effective preparation can lead to fewer nonconformities or none at all. Ineffective preparation can lead to a US FDA warning letter or even auto-detention (when a product is stopped at the US entry port and is not allowed to be shipped to its destination).
Therefore, it is more important now than ever for medical device manufacturers to effectively prepare for US FDA medical device inspections.
Upon successfully completing this course, trainees will be able to:
- Comprehend the basic regulatory framework for inspections
- Identify which US FDA regulations and requirements are inspected and which are not limited to QSRs but also include other regulations
- Conduct effective internal audits (this is the single most important task for avoiding problems during US FDA inspections)
- Demonstrate US FDA quality system inspection techniques
- Plan the appropriate actions before, during, and after inspection
Quality assurance personnel who ensure compliance with US quality system requirements, senior executive management officials who are notified of inspections by the FDA, department heads (warehouse, production, quality control, purchasing, and others) who respond to FDA questions during FDA inspections, medical device personnel who operate during FDA inspections, and human resource personnel responsible for training and personnel qualification documentation are all encouraged to take this course.
The following course is required:
- Overview of US FDA Quality System Regulation (ID 118)