What is a Benefit-Risk Analysis & How To Do It?

The Benefit-Risk analysis (a.k.a. Benefit-Risk determination or Benefit-Risk ratio) is one of the most misinterpreted areas of the Risk Management process, in particular when coupled with the requirements of MDR / IVDR. And consequently one of the preferred digging points for the Notified Bodies. The spirit of the regulations and standards is “the benefit provided […]

On the New FDA Guidance on Software Assurance

On September 13 2022, the FDA issued a new draft guidance on “Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software”. This new guidance is intended to supplement the current approach described in the 2002 “General Principles of Software Validation” guidance. This guidance additionally discusses specific risk considerations, acceptable testing methods, and efficient generation of […]