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Overview:�Preparing Lab Directors for Medical Device Compliance

Objective:�To provide lab directors with a comprehensive overview of the key FDA regulatory processes and quality system requirements they must implement as LDTs are reclassified under medical device laws.

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Key Points:

• FDA Reclassification of LDTs: By 2026, hospital and local labs will be treated as medical device manufacturers under FDA regulations.
• Critical Processes to Implement: Labs must establish design controls, verification and validation (V+V) testing, risk management, quality management systems (QMS), and complaint handling procedures.
• Action Required: Labs must begin training and infrastructure development now to ensure compliance with these regulations.

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Slide 1: �Understanding FDA Reclassification of LDTs

Key Points

• Definition of LDTs: Laboratory Developed Tests are currently regulated under CLIA but will be viewed as medical devices by the FDA.
• Timeline: Transition period leading up to 2026 for full compliance.
• Impact: Labs will be subject to the same regulations as medical device manufacturers, requiring significant changes in operations.

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Slide 2:�Introduction to Design Controls

Key Points

• What Are Design Controls?: A series of procedures ensuring that a product meets user needs and regulatory requirements.
• Steps Involved: Design planning, input, output, verification, validation, review, and transfer.
• Implementation: Labs must document every step of the design process to ensure traceability and compliance.

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Slide 3:�Verification and Validation (V&V) Testing

Key Points

• Verification: Ensures the product meets specified design requirements (e.g., functional testing).
• Validation: Confirms the product meets user needs and intended uses (e.g., clinical trials, usability testing).
• Importance: Both are essential to demonstrate that the LDTs perform as intended and are safe for patient use.

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Slide 4:�Risk Assessment and Management

Key Points

• Risk Management Process: Identifying, evaluating, controlling, and monitoring risks associated with LDTs.
• Key Activities: Risk analysis, risk evaluation, risk control, and residual risk assessment.
• Regulatory Expectation: Continuous risk management throughout the product lifecycle.

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Slide 5:�Establishing a Quality Management System (QMS)

Key Points

• QMS Overview: A structured system of processes and procedures to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Core Components: Document control, training, internal audits, and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Implementation Challenges: Transition from CLIA/CAP frameworks to FDA's more rigorous QMS requirements.

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Slide 6:�Complaint Handling and Documentation

Key Points

• Complaint Handling Process: Establishing protocols for receiving, evaluating, and addressing complaints.
• Investigation and Documentation: Systematic investigation of complaints with thorough documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures that all issues are resolved and documented in compliance with FDA requirements.

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Slide 7: �Transition Strategy for Labs

Key Points

• Gap Analysis: Assess current practices versus FDA requirements.
• Training Programs: Develop and implement training for lab personnel on FDA processes and quality systems.
• Consultation and Partnerships: Consider working with FDA experts or consultants to facilitate the transition.

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Slide 8:�Next Steps and Resources

Key Points

• Immediate Actions: Begin implementing design controls, V+V testing, and QMS protocols.
• Resources Available: FDA guidance documents, online courses, professional organizations (RAPS, ASQ, AAMI).
• Timeline for Compliance: Outline key milestones leading up to the 2026 deadline.

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