‘Regulators Forum’ Picks Up Where GHTF Left Off; Plans Include Creation Of Single-Audit Program
This article was originally published in The Silver Sheet
Executive Summary
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum has identified a single-audit program as a top work item for the new organization. IMDRF is slowly taking over initiatives started by the Global Harmonization Task Force, which will close at the end of the year. IMDRF’s goal is “to build on the significant progress made by the Global Harmonization Task Force, including ensuring that GHTF's guidance documents are maintained,” IMDRF Chair Larry Kelly says.
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