SoftwareCPR® Partner and General Manager, Brian Pate, will teach the #aami QSS (Quality System Software) course on April 23rd and 24th, 2025. This course will be hosted by https://www.aami.org/ and runs from 9:00 am EDT to 6:00 pm EDT each day. What is QSS? QSS is all of that software, that is not part of the...Read More
Company: CareFusion 303, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 3/13/2025 Class I PRODUCT BD Alaris Systems Manager, REF 9601 Infusion Safety Management Software Recall Number: Z-1304-2025 REASON: Software issue that may result in outdated automated programming request(APR) being sent to the progressive care unit (PCU). RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: CareFusion 303, Inc. DISTRIBUTION: US: AZ, CA, DC, FL,...Read More
FDA released a draft guidance document, “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations” on January 7, 2025. The document provides recommendations on the contents of submissions (be it a 510(k), De Novo, PMA, HDE, or BLA) to FDA for devices that include AI-enabled device software functions and provides recommendations for the...Read More
Refreshing to see such a clearly articulated discussion of #software #design. A good reminder that #softwarequality is “designed-in,” not “tested-in.” Kudos @flightaware https://t.co/CmxySpg6VH — @softwarecpr (@softwarecpr) March 7, 2025 Can #medicaldevice companies rediscover the inherent #quality benefit one gains from well thought out, peer-reviewed software design? This is just one of the topics we will...Read More
IEC 62304 and other Emerging Standards for Medical Device and HealthIT Software Course Dates: June 24-26, 2025 in Boston, MA COST: 3 Full Days for $2,900.00 (Fully transferable at any time.) Limited number of Early Bird discounts: Pay $1950 by February 15, 2025 (Fully refundable if course is not held) March Discount! In response to...Read More
Company: MIM Software Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 3/04/2025 Class II PRODUCT MIM software; System, Image Processing, Radiological Recall Number: Z-1252-2025 REASON: In situations where two images with differing Fields of View (FOV) complete an image fusion, an incorrect, elevated Maximum Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) within MIM Software versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.6.could result. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER:...Read More
Company: Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/28/2025 Class II PRODUCT Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular software, Model 830089. Recall Number: Z-1252-2025 REASON: Study data is not able to be archived, copied, or exported with the cardiovascular software version. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE: 139 DISTRIBUTION: US...Read More
Company: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH Date of Enforcement Report: 2/27/2025 Class II PRODUCT Brand Name: Leica Biosystems Cryostats Product Name: CM1950 Model/Catalog Number: 1491950C4US Software Version: firmware V3.01 Recall Number: Z-1247-2025 REASON: Firm became aware of software issues related to most recent firmware update which could result in loss of patient tissue. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: LEICA...Read More
Company: INTELERAD MEDICAL SYSTEMS INCORPORATED Date of Enforcement Report: 2/25/2025 Class II PRODUCT IntelePACS (Image Fusion Module) – InteleViewer Recall Number: Z-1208-2025 REASON: A software application that receives digital images and data from various sources has a bug in specific software versions that will calculate the Standard Uptake Value (SUV) incorrectly for PET/CT studies acquired...Read More
Company: BECKMAN COULTER LABORATORY SYSTEMS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/25/2025 Class II PRODUCT DxC 500 AU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, REF: C63519, and C63520 with affected software. Recall Number: Z-1233-2025 REASON: Beckman Coulter has identified an issue which prevents the DxC 500 AU instrument from providing the correct onboard stability (Open Expiration) dates...Read More
Another insight from our software risk management series on software risk analysis considering general microprocessor failures and concerns that should be considered by the software development team. Enjoy! Fourth post on software risk analysis. When we consider general #microprocessor failures and concerns, one generally starts with the processor operating core working outward. For example,...Read More
Are software engineers a commodity that managers can simply plug-n-play expecting a similar outcome? From X … Are software engineers a commodity that organizations can simply plug-n-play expecting a similar outcome? Unlike many other disciplines, software engineering allows a great deal of freedom within the design space. Two different software engineers can produce significantly… —...Read More
Read on for some helpful questions to ask (essentially a “How-To” Guide for GUDID) when following GUDID, based on the recent FDA guidance document, “Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID).” “How-To” Guide for GUDID What does the UDI rule require labelers to do? Include a unique device identifier (UDI) on device labels and packages...Read More
Software Risk Management Series: The expectations of US regulations and for IEC 62304 compliance for software can be overwhelming. Software hazards analysis and risk management is certainly one of the more difficult tasks for developing medical devices containing software. In this post we discuss FTA and FMEA/FMECA methods. How do these methods align with specific...Read More
Software Risk Management Series: The expectations of US regulations and for IEC 62304 compliance for software can be overwhelming. Software hazards analysis and risk management is certainly one of the more difficult tasks for developing medical devices containing software. Common questions: What activities should the development team perform? How do we capture the software analysis?...Read More
Started a series on software risk management on X in 2024 and plan to finish it out here in the first part of 2025. Look for more to come in this series! Follow this link for more detail in the X post … #iso14971 #riskmanagement must start VERY early in the #productrealization process. Even as...Read More
Company: Elekta, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/11/2025 Class II PRODUCT MOSAIQ Oncology Information System Recall Number: Z-1162-2025 REASON: Image offsets calculated by oncology Information System software may be incorrect for Linear Accelerator (LINACs) not characterized at IEC61217 scale. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: Elekta, Inc. VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE: 64 units DISTRIBUTION: US: PA, AL, FL,...Read More
Company: Beckman Coulter, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/06/2025 Class II PRODUCT Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, catalog number C11137; in-vitro diagnostic instrument Recall Number: Z-1115-2025 REASON: A software error caused an increase in tray gripper motion errors that causes intermittent hard stops and a delay in patient results. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER: Beckman Coulter,...Read More
Company: Medicrea International. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/06/2025 Class II PRODUCT UNiD” Adaptive Spine Intelligence UNiD Spine Analyzer Product Number SW3002 UDI-DI code 03613720286929 Two cloud-based software applications within UNiD Adaptive Spine Intelligence (ASI): the UNiD HUB and the UNiD Spine Analyzer. The UNiD HUB cloud-based software is a healthcare application to receive, transfer, display,...Read More
Company: Medicrea International Date of Enforcement Report: 2/06/2025 Class II PRODUCT UNiD” Adaptive Spine Intelligence UNiD Spine Analyzer Product Number SW3002 UDI-DI code 03613720286929 Two cloud-based software applications within UNiD Adaptive Spine Intelligence (ASI): the UNiD HUB and the UNiD Spine Analyzer. The UNiD HUB cloud-based software is a healthcare application to receive, transfer, display,...Read More
Company: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Date of Enforcement Report: 2/04/2025 Class I PRODUCT Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software LVP-SW-0005. Indicated for use in a hospital and in outpatient care environments for the controlled administration of fluids through clinically accepted routes of administration. Recall Number: Z-1019-2025 REASON: Large Volume Pump Software, version 5.9.2 and earlier...Read More
Improving medical device software development isn’t just about adding or modifying. The simplest approach is to NOT do things that don’t need doing. This is a key theme we cover in our training and consulting. “Faster, better, cheaper” is easier to attain when you do less and reduce complexity. The same applies to safety and...Read More
WARNING LETTER Robbins Instruments, LLC was issued a warning letter from the FDA. Excerpts from a warning letter of interest to software professionals: CMS# 687984 2003 Edwards Street Houston, TX 77007 United States Dates: March 27 through May 31, 2024 Inspection Issue(s): The report states that, “FDA has learned that your firm is marketing the Dermo-Jet Needleless...Read More
IEC 62304 and other emerging standards for Medical Device and HealthIT Software
Our flagship course for preparing regulatory, quality, engineering, operations, and others for the activities and documentation expected for IEC 62304 conformance and for FDA expectations. The goal is to educate on the intent and purpose so that the participants are able to make informed decisions in the future. Focus is not simply what the standard says, but what is meant and discuss examples and approaches one might implement to comply. Special deep discount pricing available to FDA attendees and other regulators.
3-days onsite with group exercises, quizzes, examples, Q&A.
Instructor: Brian Pate
Next public offering: June 24-26, 2025 (Boston, MA)
Multiple participants from the same company: If you register 5 or more from the same company before March 15, 2025, receive a special discounted registration of $1999 per person. These registrations may be transferred to another person at any time. Email training@softwarecpr.com to register and secure the TEAM discount.
Our SoftwareCPR unique approach to incorporating agile and lean engineering to your medical device software process training course is now open for registration!
Agile principles that align well with medical
Backlog management
Agile risk management
Incremental and iterative software development lifecycle management
Frequent release management
And more!
3 days virtual (Zoom) with group exercises, quizzes, examples, Q&A.
Lead Instructor: Mike Russell
Next public offerings:
Americas: 11-13 February 2025
EU/Eastern Europe/Middle East/Africa/Atlantic/eastern South America: 18-20 February 2025
Southern Central Northeastern Pacific: 24-26 February 2025
See our post titled: 1st Quarter 2025 Agile Compliant Courses Scheduled
Medical Device Cybersecurity (Public or Private)
This course takes a deep dive into the US FDA expectations for cybersecurity activities in the product development process with central focus on the cybersecurity risk analysis process. Overall approach will be tied to relevant standards and FDA guidance documentation. The course will follow the ISO 14971:2019 framework for overall structure but utilize IEC 62304, IEC 81001-5-1, and AAMI TIR57 for specific details regarding cybersecurity planning, risk characterization, threat modeling, and control strategies.
2-days onsite with group exercises, quizzes, examples, Q&A.
Instructor: Dr Peter Rech, 2nd instructor (optional)
