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AI/GxPFdaUnited Kingdom

MHRA updates SaMD/AIaMD guidance, highlighting PCCP and transparency principles

Relevant for
Signal Management LeadRegulatory Intelligence LeadMedical Device Vigilance LeadPV Quality Lead+2 more
Action needed

Ask the safety/device vigilance and PV CSV leads to: (1) confirm whether any marketed/fielded SaMD/AIaMD uses adaptive ML or planned updates that would fit a PCCP-like approach; (2) review current change-control SOPs and technical documentation to ensure change governance and transparency artifacts are captured and retrievable; (3) verify post-market/vigilance processes explicitly account for algorithm updates (e.g., monitoring after updates, escalation criteria).

Process impact
Risk ManagementDevice VigilanceInspection Readiness
SOP impact

5 SOPs may need review

Urgency: HighConfidence: medium
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Country GuidesMhraUnited Kingdom

MHRA hub consolidates GB medical device PMS, MORE reporting and PSUR

Relevant for
Local Safety OfficerRegulatory Intelligence LeadPV Operations LeadMedical Device Vigilance Lead+3 more
Action needed

Safety/Device Vigilance owner to: (1) confirm SOPs and training link to MHRA’s “Medical devices: post-market surveillance” collection as the live index; (2) validate operational readiness to submit adverse incident and FSCA-related reports via MHRA’s referenced MORE route; (3) confirm device PSUR process uses MHRA-linked standardised PSUR format and PSUR guidance tied to the Regulations 2024 framework; (4) update internal regulatory intelligence trackers with the 16 June 2025 in-force date cited across MHRA guidance, and monitor related MHRA future regime pages for further updates.

Process impact
Local Affiliate ComplianceDevice VigilanceInspection Readiness
SOP impact

6 SOPs may need review

Urgency: HighConfidence: medium
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RegulatorsFda

FDA ties TRUE METRIX Safety Communication to Class I recall update

Relevant for
Local Safety OfficerSignal Management LeadRegulatory Intelligence LeadMedical Device Vigilance Lead+3 more
Action needed

Fda update requires triage for Signal Validation, Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Process impact
Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceDevice Vigilance
SOP impact

7 SOPs may need review

Urgency: HighConfidence: medium
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DevicesFda

FDA MDR hub highlights VMSR guidance and quarterly malfunction reporting

Relevant for
Local Safety OfficerRegulatory Intelligence LeadPV Operations LeadMedical Device Vigilance Lead+2 more
Action needed

Fda update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, ICSR Submission, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Process impact
Local Affiliate ComplianceICSR SubmissionDevice Vigilance
SOP impact

4 SOPs may need review

Urgency: HighConfidence: medium
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RegulatorsHealth Canada

Health Canada reposts device recall forms and updates GVP GUI-0102

Relevant for
Local Safety OfficerRegulatory Intelligence LeadMedical Device Vigilance LeadPV Quality Lead+1 more
Action needed

Health Canada update requires triage for Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance, Inspection Readiness; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Process impact
Local Affiliate ComplianceDevice VigilanceInspection Readiness
SOP impact

4 SOPs may need review

Urgency: HighConfidence: medium
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DevicesMhra

MHRA issues April 2026 Safety Roundup for medicines and devices

Relevant for
Local Safety OfficerSignal Management LeadRegulatory Intelligence LeadMedical Device Vigilance Lead+2 more
Action needed

Mhra update requires triage for Signal Validation, Local Affiliate Compliance, Device Vigilance; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Process impact
Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceDevice Vigilance
SOP impact

5 SOPs may need review

Urgency: MediumConfidence: medium
Read impact brief
DevicesTgaAustralia

Australia: TGA refreshes device post-market monitoring hub and responsibilities

Relevant for
Local Safety OfficerSignal Management LeadRegulatory Intelligence LeadMedical Device Vigilance Lead+2 more
Action needed

1) Add/confirm the TGA 'medical device post-market monitoring and safety updates' page as a tracked regulatory intelligence source for routine review. 2) Cross-check internal Australia device vigilance SOPs/work instructions against TGA guidance on sponsor/manufacturer post-market responsibilities and document any gaps for CAPA/change control as needed.

Process impact
Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceDevice Vigilance
SOP impact

5 SOPs may need review

Urgency: MonitorConfidence: medium
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