In December 2010 FDA started the Part 11 inspection initiative. While originally the initiative was supposed to last 3-6 months, it has now turned into an ongoing program with Part 11 related issues being part of most future inspections. At the beginning of the initiative FDA made it very clear that Part 11 is in effect and is enforced according to the original Part 11 and the Guidance from 2003. In the meantime FDA officials reported about key findings. For example, George Smith who heads up FDA's Part 11 working group gave an update with examples of violations.

This presentation will cover the scope, status and results of the surveillance inspections and what they may mean for the future of 21 CFR Part 11. This will enable you to determine whether your company is subject to the most common violations so you can take action to have a better inspection outcome.

Use of analytical methods is widespread. However, there are no formally accepted guideline or formats for the overall process of design, development, optimization & validation of analytical methods.Many analytical methods, lacking full and adequate validation have been introduced into the open literature and allowed to assume aura of authenticity but, they may never work or be useful with samples that are typically encountered.

This presentation, will aid manufacturers of medical devices who intend to modify a 510(k)-cleared device or a preamendments device subject to 510(k) (i.e., "existing devices") during the process of deciding whether the modification exceeds the regulatory threshold of 21 CFR 807.81(a)(3) for submission and clearance of a new 510(k).