Deploy a Robust Medical Device QMS
Structured medical-device QMS consulting shields you from FDA Form 483 and EU-MDR major non-conformities—Veranex synchronizes evidence with Regulatory Affairs..
Building a Quality Medical Device QMS Foundation
A right-sized medical-device QMS locks design risks and user needs into traceable procedures before verification starts—yet it stays lean enough to fuel rapid iteration. By the time you hit clinical trials or design transfer, FDA, EU-MDR, and MDSAP auditors expect documented design controls, CAPA flow, and supplier oversight already running.
Veranex meets innovators wherever they are: seed-stage startups building from scratch, growth firms remediating gaps, or strategics harmonising global files. Early engagement avoids costly re-work and accelerates ISO 13485 certification, FDA compliance, and EU-MDR submissions—delivering safer devices to patients sooner.
Comprehensive QMS Support:
- Tailored to 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR), ISO 13485:2016, EU MDR, and MDSAP
- End-to-end procedure development—from seed-stage SOPs to enterprise harmonization
- Gap assessments mapped to current standards and regulator expectations
- Internal audits & inspection readiness for FDA, NB, and MDSAP visits
- Training and mentoring that embeds a sustainable quality culture
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Complete QMS builds delivered—from seed-stage startups to Fortune 500 med-tech leaders.
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FDA, ISO 13485, and MDSAP gap assessments that fast-track inspections, certifications, and global launches.
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Centuries of combined quality expertise driving QMS development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Comprehensive QMS Implementation Services
A well-designed medical-device QMS is more than a compliance box—it captures design risks, software controls (IEC 62304), and supplier obligations from the start.
Aligning early with ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, EU MDR, and MDSAP standards turns quality into a strategic asset that reassures regulators, investors, and future acquirers.
Veranex applies a phased, right-sized approach: we map every clause against your product roadmap, highlight high-risk gaps, and stage remediation so innovation never stalls. No generic 90-day promises—just a timeline that fits your milestones and budget.
Deliverables
- Multi-standard gap matrix with risk scores (ISO 13485, QMSR, EU MDR, IEC 62304, ISO 14971)
- Phased implementation timeline tied to design, V&V, and submission gates
- Executive slide deck with cost envelope for board/investor alignment
- Transition plan from FDA QSR ➜ QMSR, including supplier-quality impacts
- Governance playbook: roles, tollgates, management-review cadence
A robust QMS must live in both people and tools.
Veranex drafts the Quality Manual and procedures, then configures paper-based or eQMS workflows so design, regulatory, and supplier teams share one controlled source of truth—no duplicate records, no chaos.
Deliverables
- Quality Manual + right-sized SOP set (typically 20-30, tailored by region & class)
- Paper forms or eQMS configuration (Greenlight Guru, MasterControl, etc.)
- Legacy-document migration with audit trail
- Role-based training & competency sign-offs
- Design-phase, pilot/transfer, and software-development SOP tie-ins
Why it Matters
Regulators judge effectiveness, not paper volume. Audit readiness—whether FDA, Notified-Body, or MDSAP—depends on clean documentation, vigilant post-market surveillance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Gaps delay approvals, trigger findings, and spur costly rework.
Deliverables
- QMS documentation audit & gap report (ISO 13485, QMSR, EU MDR)
- Audit-readiness plan prioritizing high-risk areas and corrective actions
- SOP development / remediation, including vigilance & post-market-surveillance processes
- Living QMS-maintenance program: change control, internal audits, management reviews, annual training
- Mock inspection simulation to train teams and stress-test controls
Airborne particulates and bioburden are leading contributors to product recalls and patient risk.
Veranex’s contamination-control programs proactively reduce cleanroom-related CAPA events, strengthening product integrity from development through commercialization. Our experts guide medical-device companies through every stage of cleanroom control, aligning with ISO 14644 for classification and environmental monitoring and ISO 14698 for biocontamination control. Need cleanroom capacity?
Services provided:
- ISO 14644 cleanroom classification and environmental-monitoring plans
- ISO 14698 bioburden strategy and operator training
- Contamination-control risk assessments integrated with design & process validation
- Ongoing metrics review and trend analysis to maintain audit-ready conditions
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Meet our QMS
Global Quality & Regulatory Specialists Guiding Your Success
Naghmeh Nouri
Executive Director, Quality Engineering
With over 30 years of strategic regulatory and quality leadership, Naghmeh expertly navigates global medical-device compliance, including cardiovascular technologies, digital health, and AI-driven solutions. Her extensive expertise in QMS implementation, regulatory submissions, design assurance, validation, and outsourced manufacturing oversight ensures clients achieve accelerated market access without compromising quality or regulatory integrity.
Sara Wulff
Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Sara brings 15+ years of structured, pragmatic regulatory expertise across medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, specializing in European regulatory frameworks. Her deep experience in effective quality-system implementation, product documentation, regulatory submissions, and successful audit outcomes ensures compliance excellence tailored to customer goals.
Elena Lucano, Ph.D.
Sr Manager, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Elena is a dynamic leader in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, with extensive experience guiding medical-device and digital-health projects through complex EU, US, Switzerland, and UK regulatory pathways. Leveraging her engineering expertise and GDPR/HIPAA knowledge, Elena delivers structured, methodical solutions aligned precisely to customer expectations. Fluent in Italian, English, and French.
Medical Device QMS Transformations in Action
Deep QMS Expertise Guiding Startups, Mid-sized Firms, and Global Strategics to Compliance Success
Rapid QMS Overhaul Positions Mid-Sized Firm for Compliance
Situation
A mid-sized medical device firm faced significant QMS issues threatening regulatory compliance: inadequate version control, inconsistent and incomplete records, and accumulating non-conformities lacking proper investigation and closure.
Successes
Veranex implemented a comprehensive QMS transformation and training, culminating in a successful internal audit that verified full QMS implementation, positioning the company for confident ISO 13485 certification and regulatory submissions.
Services by Veranex
- QMS Gap Assessment: ISO 13485 compliance evaluation and risk-prioritized roadmap
- Custom QMS Design: Tailored procedures balancing compliance and operational efficiency
- Process Optimization: Procedures refined to reflect real-world operations
- Staff Training: Role-based workshops and competency development
- Internal Audit: Comprehensive verification of QMS implementation
Swiss SaMD Developer Achieves CE Mark via Robust QMS
Situation
A Swiss medical device firm needed comprehensive technical documentation and a Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve CE marking for their Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). Recognizing complex regulatory requirements, they partnered with Veranex for combined regulatory and quality expertise.
Successes
Leveraging a trusted seven-year regulatory partnership, Veranex developed a robust QMS and comprehensive technical documentation, guiding the client seamlessly through the complex CE marking and conformity assessment process under MDD. Our deep regulatory support continues today, facilitating their successful ongoing transition to EU MDR compliance.
Services by Veranex
- Comprehensive QMS implementation (ISO 13485, IEC 62304, IEC 82304)
- Software development, maintenance, and risk management process guidance provided per IEC 62304 requirements
- Tailored, ongoing team training programs
- Technical File compliance support for both MDD and MDR requirements
- Annual internal auditing services to sustain compliance
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