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QMSR & ISO 13485 Readiness

The FDA's Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR, 21 CFR Part 820) took effect February 2, 2026. It is built on ISO 13485:2016. Someone with twenty years under the old QSR may still be new to ISO 13485, so we check before we put anyone on your project.

What We Do

What this covers

  • QMSR gap assessments

    We compare your quality system against the QMSR and ISO 13485 and tell you what needs to change.

  • Design controls

    Design and development procedures and records that meet the current requirements.

  • Complaint handling and CAPA

    Complaint, CAPA, and post-market processes brought in line with the new regulation.

  • Audit readiness

    Getting ready for FDA, MDSAP, and notified body audits.

  • EU MDR and IVDR support

    Help for device companies selling into Europe under EU MDR and IVDR.

Common Scenarios

Situations we see

Medical Device QMSR Transition

A device maker is closing gaps against the QMSR and ISO 13485. Its procedures, design controls, and CAPA process need work. If a new ERP or eQMS is part of the plan, it needs validation help too.

Pre-Approval Inspection Readiness

A biotech is facing its first pre-approval inspection. It needs a mock inspection, a review of its documentation, and confidence that its electronic records will hold up under Part 11 and Annex 11.

Supplier Audit Program

A company's supplier audit schedule has fallen behind. An audit specialist plans and conducts the audits and follows each finding until it is closed.

How We Engage

Two ways to work with us

Consulting & Project Support

A QMSR transition project with a fixed timeline. It usually starts with a gap assessment, then moves to procedure updates and audit preparation.

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Specialized Staffing

A device quality professional who joins your team to work on procedures, design controls, and CAPA.

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