February 9, 2022

[FREE WEBINAR] How to Establish the State of the Art Within the Scientific Validity Report

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In this practical presentation, Criterion Edge presents focused strategies on building an IVDR-aligned State of the Art (SOA) section within the Scientific Validity Report (SVR). We also talk about the critical role of the SVR as it relates to the overall performance evaluation process.

Key Takeaways:

  • The foundational role of the SOA in the SVR
  • The required components of the SOA such as the safety and performance objectives
  • The importance of a robust systematic literature review (SLR) to support your SOA

Who Should Watch:

Those Regulatory, Quality and Clinical leaders and regulatory writers who are tasked with the development, writing, review, or approval of Scientific Validity Reports for EU IVDR submission, or anyone interested in learning more about the SOA section within the SVR.

Who are the Panelists?

Dr. Sarah Chavez, Principal Medical Writer | Criterion Edge

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January 13, 2022

How to Establish the State-of-the-Art Within the Scientific Validity Report

How to Establish the State-of-the-Art Within the Scientific Validity Report

In this presentation, Criterion Edge’s Principal Medical Writer, Dr. Sarah Chavez, will present focused strategies on building an IVDR-aligned State-of-the-Art (SOA) section within the Scientific Validity Report (SVR). She will also talk about the critical role of the SVR as it relates to the overall performance evaluation process. In addition, you will learn how to assess your SVR project for unanticipated roadblocks and delays. Finally, you’ll see how indecision or incomplete supporting documents can negatively impact SOA (and therefore, SVR) quality and timelines. 

Key Takeaways: 

  1. The foundational role of the SOA in the SVR 
  2. The required components of the SOA such as the safety and performance objectives 
  3. The importance of a robust systematic literature review (SLR) to support your SOA 

Who should watch the recording?

Those Regulatory, Quality and Clinical leaders, regulatory writers, and teams who are develop, write, review, or approve of Performance Evaluation Reports for EU IVDR submission. Anyone interested in learning more about IVDR requirements for PERs is encouraged to attend as well.

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A Practical Guide: Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews in Support of IVDR Readiness

With the implementation of IVDR requirements, IVD manufacturers have been challenged to align their internal processes and systems to comply with these rigorous regulations. Companies realize the need to review published literature for device-specific clinical data to establish the state of the art (scientific validity) and clinical performance of their products, however many manufacturers may not be familiar with or have the capability to perform rigorous, IVDR-compliant systematic literature reviews (SLR), screening, selection and data extraction.

In this practical presentation, Criterion Edge breaks down the steps of the SLR process and takes a wholistic approach to conducting an IVDR-compliant SLR. Using case studies, the presentation illustrates the effective use of SLR-derived data to develop the Scientific Validity Report (SVR) and the Clinical Performance Report (CPR). Watch this webinar.

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November 2, 2021

[FREE WHITE PAPER] Practical Guide: Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews in Support of IVDR Readiness

Overview

This white paper is a companion piece to our popular webinar where we break down the steps of the systematic literature review (SLR) process and take a wholistic approach to conducting an In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)-compliant SLR.

Leveraging published data can help meet global regulatory expectations, fill knowledge gaps, and inform internal decision-making. This applies to IVDR and Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) requirements, but for the sake of providing an example, we focus on IVDR here. A methodologically-sound SLR can leverage published data for critical IVDR-required reports (e.g., the Scientific Validity Report, clinical performance). Remember, an SLR is far more than an internet search. It is a clear and robust plan for the identification, retrieval, selection, appraisal, and weighting of published data. SLR has long been the “gold standard” process for evidence-based research, especially in the academic and professional arenas. In today’s regulatory landscape where rigorous methodological SLR principles are now being mandated, adopting a transparent and reproducible process for literature reviews is essential. Every methodologically-sound SLR has 5 clearly defined steps…

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October 21, 2021

[FREE WHITE PAPER] How to Establish the State-of-the-Art Within the Scientific Validity Report

Overview

This white paper is a companion piece to our popular webinar where we cover the state of the art process and how it fits into the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR).

The SVR is a critical component of the IVDR in that it establishes the association of the analyte with the clinical condition or physiological state. Regulators expect manufacturers to demonstrate a thorough clinical evaluation of the IVD in the context of what is generally acknowledged as SOA. To establish that your IVD reflects the current best-practice, you must be able to show how it fits into the entire scientific landscape and explain the circumstances and diagnostic scenarios by which the IVD can be considered SOA. Here, we discuss the critical role of the SVR in establishing SOA as it relates to the overall performance evaluation process.

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The SVR is your chance to …

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August 12, 2021

[Ask the Expert] Performance Evaluation Report

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This session’s topic: The Performance Evaluation Report (PER)

With the implementation of IVDR requirements, IVD manufacturers have been challenged to align their internal processes and systems to comply with these rigorous regulations. What challenges are you or your team currently facing? Which areas do you need performance evaluation report guidance?

During this 45-minute Q&A session, our President Laurie Mitchell and Principal Medical Writer Dr. Sarah Chavez answered questions on the role of the State-of-the-Art section within the PER, whether using a PER template is right for you including what the notified body expects to see, and the methodology and strategy for PER, PEP, and PMPF plans.

Who should watch this webinar?

Regulatory, Quality and Clinical leaders and teams who develop, write, review or approve Performance Evaluation Reports for EU IVDR submission.

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What You Need to Be Compliant

Watch our recent webinar for more performance evaluation report guidance. We provide an overview of the State of the Art section, and explain how it fits into the overall process of writing a successful, IVDR-compliant PER. Additionally, we discuss the importance of readiness assessments and gap analyses. Then we help you identify critical resources, feeder documents, and expertise needed to consider your IVD “state-of-the-art.” Ultimately, knowing what the Notified Body expects to see will help you avoid project delays and discover efficiencies in the SOA development process.

Ultimately, the In Vitro Diagnostic Device Regulation 2017/746 is making sweeping changes to the EU regulatory requirements for IVD devices. Read our blog post for more on this topic. In it, we introduce some of the major requirements and list some of the important considerations for IVDR 2017/746 compliance.

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