General Medical Co.

Company:General Medical Co.
Product: “Drionic Long-term Antiperspirant for Hands & Feet,” “Drionic Long-term Antiperspirant for Underarm Treatment” and “Drionic Special Applications Device for Amputee, Groin and Buttocks”
Date: 9/8/04

Your firm failed to validate computer software for its intended use according to an established protocol prior to approval and issuance, and document the results of these validation activities, as required by 21 CFR 820.70(i). For example, software validation has not been performed for changes .you made to the “CHECKSUM” system program. The “CHECKSUM” is used to measure the current output level for the final testing of the devices. [FDA 483, Item #9]

FDA District: Los Angeles District Office

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Amy enjoys researching and writing about developments in medical technology and how that intersects with US law. She received her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2020 and now works as a Regulatory Associate for SoftwareCPR®, a general-purpose regulatory consulting firm that is recognized globally for their expertise with standards and national regulations pertaining to medical device, mobile medical app, and HealthIT software.

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