PURCHASING CONTROLS


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PURCHASING CONTROLS

Panel Urges EU to Adopt More SME-Friendly Device Regulations, Payment Policies
A panel of European medtech experts is calling for simplified, more efficient reimbursement policies and purchasing procedures to reduce barriers to speed access to novel devices developed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). . . . more

Supplier Management and the FDA

Susan Reilly, a consultant to pharmaceutical manufacturers, discusses the best metrics to use to manage suppliers and offers a matrix drugmakers can use for risk-based supplier management. . . . more

Trust but Verify — Real-Time Monitoring

Jason Spiegler, Camstar, says if drugmakers are waiting until supplies arrive to make their first inspection, that's too late in the game. . . . more

The GHTF Document on Supplier Controls

Kim Trautman, FDA consumer safety officer and an expert on GMP, discusses the recommendations from the Global Harmonization Task Force SG3 guideline that outlines supplier controls. . . . more

Purchasing Controls — Background and Examples

Kim Trautman, FDA consumer safety officer and an expert on GMP, discusses what the agency is doing to help educate manufacturers about purchasing controls and auditing of suppliers. . . . more

Medtronic Cardiac Unit Warned for Poor Purchasing Controls
Medtronic's cardiac rhythm management unit has received a warning letter for purchasing control failures and other GMP deficiencies. . . . more

Strong Purchasing Control System Can Help Guard Against Recalls
To strengthen their supply chain and ward off recalls, device manufacturers must build strong purchasing control systems that include performance reviews of suppliers, an expert says. . . . more