11 days ago we announced our strategic partnership with 3Aware, a pioneer in real-world evidence (RWE) solutions for the device industry. If you missed it, we've rounded up quotes from the press release below 👇 💬 "Joining forces with RQM+ aligns with our mission to optimize device portfolios and simplify the complexities of MedTech compliance. This partnership will leverage our aiSurveillance platform to its fullest potential, ensuring that our clients not only meet but exceed business objectives and evolving regulatory standards." – William Moss, 3Aware CEO 💬 "We are excited to partner with 3Aware to enhance our service offerings. Together, we will provide a strategic advantage to clients, navigating them through regulatory and business challenges with greater efficiency and accuracy." – John Potthoff, RQM+ CEO 💬 "This partnership is a testament to our commitment to driving healthcare innovation through regulatory excellence and streamlined data analysis. By combining our strengths, we are setting a new standard in the MedTech industry." – Amelia Hufford, 3Aware SVP of Clinical & Regulatory Science Operations 🔗 to full PR in the comments
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RQM+ is a global MedTech service provider focused on accelerating compliance and market success.
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RQM+ is a global MedTech service provider accelerating compliance and market success. Through our unparalleled expertise and industry knowledge, we deliver specialized solutions and expedite the journey along the full product lifecycle for Med Device and IVD companies, from concept to commercialization to post-market. Our portfolio of services enables the delivery of end-to-end solutions across the complete med device product lifecycle, with our: + Regulatory and Quality Consulting + Lab Services (Jordi Labs) + Clinical Trials + Reimbursement + Technology Solutions
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🌟 Meet Jessica Snoke, RAC — Senior Consultant and regulatory strategist at RQM+. When tasked with addressing a large-scale recall, Jessica didn’t just manage the submissions; she transformed the process. Leveraging her expertise in regulatory submissions, quality compliance, and process optimization, she developed a master file to cut redundancy and streamline workflows—𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱. With 10+ years in #MedTech, Jessica embodies the 𝗥𝗤𝗠+ 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀. Her solutions go beyond checkboxes, driving true operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. 👉 Swipe to learn more about how Jessica's proactive approach, strategic insights, and dedication help our clients stay ahead in the industry. #MedTech #RegulatoryAffairs #ProcessOptimization #QualityExcellence #MedicalDevices #ClientSuccess #Leadership
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💡 Important perspective from Jaishankar Kutty, Ph.D. on the EU Expert Panel's recent DCB publication, highlighting a 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. This case exemplifies how statistical analysis driven interpretations of clinical significance can have interesting outcomes. In terms of the approach of regulatory authorities to a particular issue surrounding usage of paclitaxel DCBs in the peripheral arterial vasculature, the contrast is striking: The FDA provided clear guidance since 2018 and updated their position based on new evidence in 2023. Meanwhile, the EU Expert Panel's August 2024 publication offers limited concrete direction, despite extensive real-world data and deeper scientific understanding of the technology's safety profile. As leaders in regulatory consulting, RQM+ recognizes the vital balance between thorough safety evaluation and ensuring timely access to beneficial medical technologies. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆. Be sure to read the comments in Jai's initial post for some commentary from RQM+ Senior Medical Writer, Cordula Stover, MD PhD. #MedicalDevices #RegulatoryAffairs #ClinicalEvidence #MedTech #EUMDRcompliance #PAD
Lipstick on a Pig: A Critical Look at a #DCB related EU Expert Panel Publication (RQM+) Richard Holborow your latest post on this item got me thinking…. In late 2018, a meta-analysis published in JAHA indicated an increased late mortality risk for PAD patients treated with paclitaxel-coated balloons compared to controls. At that time, the FDA acted swiftly, convening a two-day workshop to dissect the data and engaged experts to discuss. Their analysis showed a relative mortality risk of 1.57 at five years and although the specific cause for the increased late mortality risk had not been determined, in 2019, FDA notified health care providers of the potential late mortality safety signal and worked with them to update the device labeling and informed consent for ongoing studies then. Since then, the FDA has worked with manufacturers to update protocols and conduct further research. Recent analyses, including data from multiple studies, have not confirmed a late mortality risk associated with paclitaxel-coated devices and in 2023, the FDA communicated their determination that the totality of the data does not support an excess mortality risk for paclitaxel-coated devices. In stark contrast, since 2018-19, EU competent authorities chose to remain silent, issuing no meaningful guidance to the CE mark issuing notified bodies. At BSI Medical Devices, we proactively created internal guidance aligned with the FDA’s findings recognizing the data's relevance and transferability to the EU context. Post-2021, as it became clear that the mortality signal was likely a red herring, CE markings for existing DCBs were renewed, once again, without any direction from EU competent authorities. Meanwhile, as stated, the FDA reversed its position on paclitaxel-based balloon usage in peripheral vasculature in 2023, but the damage had already been done; patients and manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic faced significant health and financial consequences. Now, with this latest expert panel publication in Aug 2024, offering vague insights, one must question its value. After a few years of existence, we’re presented with inconclusive comments, a high level data analyses and the same platitudes about the need for high-quality clinical data! It’s worthless. Where was the guidance when it was most crucial? This document seems more like lipstick on a pig - superficially polished but lacking real substance. Regulatory authorities must provide clear, actionable guidance, fostering innovation while ensuring patient safety. Without this, we risk repeating past mistakes and leaving stakeholders in a precarious position once again. It’s time for accountability and decisive action. But then again, …just provide high quality data!
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An 18-yr old McDonald's manager at Purdue University's campus restaurant just so happened to find her 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 📋✓ making consistently perfect burgers. 🍔 Today, Carrie (Habegger) Schneider is a Principal Consultant at RQM+, with three (!) degrees 📚 earned while raising three (!) kids 👨👩👧👦 Her expertise in 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 keeps medical devices safe for patients worldwide. 🏥 Watch her relatable and remarkable journey in our latest 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! #MedicalDevices #WomenInSTEM #MedTech #QualityManagement #RegulatoryAffairs
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🗞️ We realize it's a major news day, but how about some #MedTech news? It's Tuesday and this week's 𝗥𝗤𝗠+ 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 has arrived. 🧬 Just announced: Critical Shifts in Biological Evaluation panel (Nov 21) with premier experts from Jordi Labs, an RQM+ Company 📋 New technical brief: Laboratory Developed Tests - Current State of Play FAQ 🎯 Horizon 2024: Join us in Copenhagen (Nov 20-21) 📘 Major EU updates: Parliament resolution on #MDR revision & new MDCG guidance 🔬 UK developments: MHRA outlines key regulatory milestones 💡 AI in healthcare: NICE draft guidance on fracture detection technologies Plus: Critical recalls, De Novo classifications, and industry insights you need to know. Read the full newsletter below! #RegulatoryAffairs #RQMPlus #MedicalDevices #Horizon2024
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📅 Join us for RQM+ Live! #84 this month – 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟭𝟬𝟵𝟵𝟯-𝟭 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 on 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 21 November. 🔬 Hear directly from Jordi Labs, an RQM+ Company experts: – Taryn Meade, Director of Biological Evaluation – Stephen Bond, Senior Toxicologist – Amanda DeGraw, MS, PhD, DABT, Principal Toxicologist – Christine Santagate, RAC, VP of Lab Services (Moderator) 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: ✅ Master the new ISO 14971 framework application to biological evaluation ✅ Understand critical updates to device categorization ✅ Get ahead of changes before they take effect ✅ Learn implementation strategies for maintaining compliance Learn more and sign up to join us below. #MedTech #ISO10993 #BiologicalEvaluation #RegulatoryAffairs #MedicalDevices #QualityManagement #RiskManagement"
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🎯 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗩𝗗𝘀? Did you know 60-80% of IVD 510(k)s require clinical data? In this must-watch video, Director of IVD Global Regulatory Affairs Margot Borgel, Ph.D. is joined by Nancy Morrison, RAC (with 30+ years of regulatory experience) and they break down the make-or-break factors in IVD submissions. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: – Why clinical data is non-negotiable for modern IVD submissions – Critical FDA & EU regulatory expectations for clinical evidence – How to avoid costly study design mistakes – Smart strategies for patient population selection – Key considerations for diversity in clinical trials – Tips for navigating the IVDR transition period 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Learn why "baby steps" in regulatory strategy might actually 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳! Don't miss this expert guidance on avoiding the pitfalls that could force you to restart your entire clinical program. #IVD #RegulatoryAffairs #ClinicalTrials #MedTech #FDA #IVDR #Diagnostics #IVDs
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Ready for some impactful weekend reading? Dive into 4 top picks from us! Links in the comments. #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalDevices #IVDs
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📢 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗤𝗠+ 𝗜𝗩𝗗 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! 📰 This month, we’re diving into some of the most crucial developments in the world of in vitro diagnostics. Stay updated with insights that matter: 🌐 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗗𝗔’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 – What it means for labs and manufacturers 🧪 𝗙𝗗𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗕 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 – Navigating potential impacts 🌍 𝗘𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗩𝗗𝗥 – What this means for compliance in the EU 🔄 𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗗𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗩𝗗𝗥 – How upcoming changes may shape the future 📄 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗗𝗖𝗚 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗩𝗗𝘀 – Insights on the latest guidance for industry professionals 🔍 𝗜𝗩𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗤𝗠+: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 – Curated content to keep you informed 💡 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 Scott Edwards – Get to know one of our experts! 📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 – Check out our upcoming events and meet us in person! Don’t miss out on the latest regulatory and industry insights! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2FkRCqB #IVD #MedTech #RQMplus
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Director of IVD Global Regulatory Affairs, Margot Borgel, Ph.D., answers seven of the biggest questions about #LDTs right now in a brand new technical brief. When will we have an answer about the lawsuit❓ What happens if ACLA/AMP win their lawsuit❓ What happens if FDA wins their lawsuit❓ What if the lawsuit isn’t resolved before May 6, 2025 or the decision is appealed❓ What about the election❓ Will we see the return of the VALID act❓ and, of course... 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴❓ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMmM8inx #MedTech #IVDs #LabTesting #Diagnostics #RegulatoryAffairs
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