Regulatory

Diagnostics & IVD Consulting

IVDs, LDTs, companion diagnostics — FDA & EU IVDR.

Representative work

Device classes & artefacts we support.

Class B Immunoassay analyzer
Class B Immunoassay analyzer
NGS / lab automation analyzer
NGS / lab automation analyzer
Diagnostic instrumentation
Diagnostic instrumentation
LDT test tubes
LDT test tubes

The problem

On May 6, 2024 the FDA released a final rule which added the words "including when the manufacturer of such products is a laboratory" to the definition of "in vitro diagnostic product" at 21 CFR 809.3 (a). The FDA revised this final rule on March 31, 2025, with a U.S. District Court vacating the same and returning the wording back to what was present in the regulation before its effective date, on September 19, 2025.Most companies still have relaxed requirements against FDA and EU IVDR, both of which redefined the diagnostic industry standards, most laboratories do not currently comply with these regulations.

Our solution

We can create a Compliance strategy for FDA and EU IVDR regarding IVDs, LDTs, Next Generation Sequencing based Assays, Companion Diagnostics and Software-Only IVDs.

Process

How we run this engagement.

  1. Diagnostic Device classification (FDA + IVDR)

  2. Analytical & clinical performance studies authoring

  3. Quality system (ISO 13485 + CLIA)

  4. Submission authoring and support

  5. Post-market surveillance and Performance Follow-Ups

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