Medical Device Process Validation Consultation Services

We at Pharmadocx Consultants provide support and guidance to create validations reports in the correct format as per regulatory requirements. The medical device process validation involves collating information from the design stage till the end of production. The information is evaluated and documented to provide a scientific proof that high-quality and safe devices are being consistently manufactured. Our team of experts understands the technical functionality of the medical device manufacturing process. Additionally, we have in depth understanding of the regulatory guidelines. Hence, we are better placed to provide this consultation service. Our experts will ensure your medical device manufacturing process validation is seamless. Moreover, we will help you complete the report within the stipulated deadline.

Regulatory bodies require medical device manufacturers to confirm whether the finished product meets the set regulatory benchmark. Manufacturers need to have strict quality control systems to ensure the devices being manufactured comply with safety and quality requirements. To ensure this, manufacturers need to test the medical device being manufactured. However, testing every single device being manufactured is not possible. Also, in some cases testing the medical device will destroy it or the device cannot be reused. This is where medical device process validation comes into picture. Moreover, process validation has benefits for the manufacturers as well. It assures them that the equipment is functioning properly and they will be able to deliver devices meeting requirement specifications.

What is Medical Device Process Validation?

Medical device process validation provides scientific evidence that the manufacturing process is capable of consistently producing high-quality medical devices. It is an important aspect of quality assurance. Herein, the focus is the medical device manufacturing process and not the finished product. Basically, it is the process of establishing sufficient evidence confirming that the medical device manufacturing process maintains the required level of compliance at all stages. The scientific evidence collected has to be documented appropriately.

Process validation involves collecting data from every stage of the manufacturing process. Then, the data collected is thoroughly evaluated and properly recorded. Moreover, the validation process has to be designed in a stringent manner to ensure the finished product is likely to consistently meet the required quality benchmarks. Notably, medical device process validation is an important cGMP requirement. Thus, validation of the medial device manufacturing process is carried out to ensure the required level of compliance is met at every stage.

Medical device process validation types

 

Depending on the production stage, there are multiple types of process validations.

 

  • Concurrent validation: The first three batches of medical devices produced at mass production scale are validated.
  • Prospective validation: Validation is performed during development of medical devices prior to production.
  • Revalidation: It is the process of repeating the original validation procedure to check whether the validation status is consistent.
  • Retrospective validation: In this case, validation is performed retrospectively by collecting data. The data is used to confirm whether the manufactured medical devices comply with the regulatory requirements.

 

Medical device process validation

What is the Medical Device Process Validation Protocol?

The medical device process validation protocol has various components that provide vital data required for establishing regulatory compliance. We have listed some of the key components to include in the process validation protocol.

Medical device process validation components

Feel free to get in touch with us for a detailed checklist of components to include in the validation protocol.

Understanding IQ, OQ, DQ, and PQ in medical device manufacturing

 

Process validation is aimed at ensuring the medical device manufacturing process is stable and performs consistently.

 

  1. Installation qualification (IQ) is the process of verifying whether everything is installed correctly.
  2. Operational qualification (OQ) is the process of verifying whether everything is operating correctly and meeting the predetermined requirements.
  3. Design quantification (DQ) is the proof of suitability of the medical device design for the intended purpose.
  4. Performance qualification (PQ) verifies whether the manufacturing process is stable and the intended results are being produced.

 

The goal of the validation process is to check that the variation in the medical device manufacturing process is minimal and predictable.

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Process Verification vs Validation

 

Prior to releasing their products in the market, manufacturers are required to verify their devices meet the design specifications and perform as intended. This can be determined by testing or inspecting the medical devices. This is the verification process. Thus, verification means verifying the quality and effectiveness of the device. However, testing every single device is impractical and may even render one-time use devices useless. This is where medical device process validation comes into picture. The focus of medical device process validation is the manufacturing process and not the manufactured medical device. Hence, process validation is required to demonstrate the manufacturing process is capable of consistently manufacturing high-quality products.

What is the Need for Medical Device Process Validation?

 

Process validation plays a pivotal role in quality assurance and is a mandatory requirement of many regulatory bodies. The regulatory bodies have even set standards for the validation process. This validation ensures the medical devices being marketed will perform safely and effectively.

    1. Manufacturers need to have a thorough validation process that can assure the manufacturing process will consistently deliver safe devices. The devices should be able to impart medical benefits and meet user needs.
    2. Validation of the manufacturing process is a mandatory requirement for certain regulatory bodies. This also demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to deliver high quality devices.
    3. Process validation is documented evidence that appropriate quality assurance tests have been performed to assess the manufacturing process.
    4. Validation ensures the medical devices will effectively perform as intended.

    Hence, validation is a critical part of quality management in the medical device industry. The medical device industry is highly regulated. Thus, ensuring product quality and patient safety is of utmost importance. An effective validation process will assure manufacturers their devices will perform as intended.

    What Should an Effective Medical Device Process Validation Plan Include?

     

    The medical device manufacturing process validation plan should include

                                                • Approach to be taken for validating each element
                                                • Identification of elements to be validated
                                                • Documentation to be prepared
                                                • Responsibilities of the organisation

      These are some of the points to consider while developing a robust process validation plan.

      Why choose Pharmadocx Consultants for Medical Device Process Validation?

      The validation process focuses on documenting evidence demonstrating the medical device will perform as intended. Sufficient scientific proof that high-quality and safe products are being consistently manufactured is the main aim of the validation process. Notably, medical device process validation is a regulatory requirement. Hence, the process has to be carried out and the report has to be prepared per regulatory guidelines. Our experts will guide you through the process and help you prepare the validation process report in the correct format.

      1. We have several years of experience in the medical device industry.
      2. Our team of experts understands the technical functionality and regulatory guidelines for the medical device manufacturing process.
      3. We will help you carry out the validation process per regulatory guidelines.
      4. We work closely with each client to tailor validation projects as per their needs.
      5. We will help you prepare the validation process report within the deadline.

      To ensure that the medical device manufacturing process consistently meets the required benchmark, a robust validation process should be in place. Drop an email at [email protected] or call/Whatsapp on 9996859227 to avail our comprehensive medical device process validation consultancy service.

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      Common FAQs

      When do you need to perform medical device process validation?

      The medical device process validation is usually performed during the following conditions:

      • Existing processes have been altered
      • Existing process has been expanded either in volume or scope
      • Any new process is being implemented
      • Existing processes that need to be checked on a regular basis
      • It is suspected that the process is barely being able to meet the designated specifications for the device
      • Clinical tests would be required to demonstrate the process has generated the desired result or product
      • Existing process is showing a downward performance trend or has led to an increase in negative customer feedback
      What are the stages of process validation?

      The stages of process validation are as follows:

      1) Process design
      2) Process qualification
      3) Continuous monitoring and improvement

      What are the different types of process validation?
      1. Prospective validation
      2. Concurrent validation
      3. Retrospective validation
      4. Revalidation

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