Overview
Regulatory strategy is the single most consequential decision a medical device company makes. The right pathway, properly executed, saves years and millions of dollars. The wrong one — or a submission that doesn't anticipate FDA's questions — can stop a program entirely. Mansour Consulting brings 30 years of direct FDA experience to every engagement.
Strategic Regulatory Planning
Before a single page of a submission is written, we work with you to define the optimal regulatory pathway for your device.
- Device classification and predicate identification (510(k))
- De Novo and PMA pathway analysis
- Pre-submission (Q-Sub) meeting preparation and strategy
- Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) for AI/ML devices
- Combination product classification and pathway
- International regulatory strategy (EU, Canada, and beyond)
510(k) Submission Preparation
We prepare complete, high-quality 510(k) submissions designed to minimize FDA questions and accelerate clearance.
- Predicate device selection and substantial equivalence argument
- Indications for use and device description
- Performance testing section (bench, animal, clinical)
- Software documentation per FDA guidance (IEC 62304)
- Sterilization, biocompatibility, and labeling sections
- eSTAR format preparation and submission via CDRH Portal
We also assist with responses to FDA Additional Information (AI) requests to keep your review on track.
FDA 483 Observations & Warning Letters
An FDA inspection finding or Warning Letter demands a credible, thorough, and timely response. We have extensive experience crafting responses that satisfy FDA and avoid escalation.
- Root cause analysis of each observation
- Corrective action planning (CAPA) and documentation
- Written response drafting — clear, factual, and complete
- Mock inspection preparation
- Ongoing FDA correspondence management
Software & Validation
Software is increasingly scrutinized in FDA submissions. We prepare software documentation aligned with current FDA expectations.
- Software level of concern determination
- Software description and hazard analysis
- IEC 62304 lifecycle documentation
- Validation protocols and reports (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Cybersecurity documentation per FDA premarket guidance
- AI/ML-based Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) documentation