Following an intense 3 day ISO13485 transition audit we are pleased to announce Advena Limited & Advena Medical Limited have been recommended for ISO13485:2016 certification. This remarkable achievement is all the more impressive as it included a transfer from BSI to LRQA. Underpinning our ability to offer QMS consultancy to medical device manufacturers worldwide. If … Read more
Over the years we have expanded our comprehensive European Authorised Representative services to many non-EU manufacturers who have traditionally used EU importers and distributors for this role. Now, and particularly with the new EU device regulations looming that require data sharing, perhaps the time may be now to ask the question; “Can you trust your … Read more
There has been a lot of uncertainly about how Brexit is going to affect medical device manufacturers in the UK. Here at Advena we track the UK political news closely and feel now that unless there is significant shift in Westminster a “hard” Brexit may be almost inevitable. This is emphasised by the UK Notified … Read more
It would seem Intertek have sent out co-ordinated information regarding their future certification activities, we have now heard from multiple sources and can confirm the following important information: Intertek has chosen to centralise its Notified Body activities to Intertek Semko AB (NB No 0413) in Kista, Sweden (SEMKO). This will lead to the closure of … Read more
Advena will be located in Hall 7, Stand H7C50 at this important show in Dubai from 29th January to 1st February 2018. We will be available to meet clients old and new during this trade show and have access to meeting room facilities at the ABHI UK Pavilion. We advise those who would like to … Read more
Job description Role Title Senior Regulatory Consultant – Medical Devices Location Office Based in Warwick, United Kingdom Rewards Competitive salary. About Us Advena is essentially two companies; Advena Limited and Advena Medical Limited, both based at our offices in Warwick, UK. Both companies are expanding medical device consultancy business, Advena Limited also has an office … Read more
Job description Role Title Regulatory Associate – Medical Devices Location Office Based in Warwick, United Kingdom Rewards Competitive salary. About Us Advena is essentially two companies; Advena Limited and Advena Medical Limited, both based at our offices in Warwick, UK. Both companies are expanding medical device consultancy business, Advena Limited also has an office in … Read more
A Reusable Surgical Instrument is defined as: “an instrument intended for surgical use in cutting, drilling, sawing, scratching, scraping, clamping, retracting, clipping or similar procedures, without a connection to an active device and which is intended by the manufacturer to be reused after appropriate procedures such as cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation have been carried out.” – … Read more
Over the years, the amount of regulatory terminology seems to grow at a constant rate, and so it is no surprise that even the more fundamental terms start getting confused. We have seen many cases in which “Intended Use” and “Indications for Use” have been used interchangeably. Sometimes, “Indications for Use” are not even considered! … Read more
Three members of our team will be visiting MEDICA 2017 in Düsseldorf this November. We are available to meet both new and existing clients – please email in advance to arrange an appointment at a convenient time. John Adcock Managing Director john@advena.mt Kenneth Shaw Regulatory Associate kenneth.shaw@advena.mt
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