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QMSR Solutions

The FDA’s transition from the Quality System Regulation (QSR) to the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) marks a pivotal shift for the medical device, in-vitro diagnostic, and combination product industry.

The migration to QMSR will have far-reaching impact on how medical device manufacturers approach quality management systems. The new streamlined regulation is harmonized with internationally recognized QMS standards and emphasizes a data driven risk-based approach that introduces updated processes for quality management and enhanced inspectional responsibilities for regulators. With key milestones approaching, a trusted regulatory partner is paramount to effectively navigate the changing landscape.  

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is uniquely positioned to support organizations during this critical transformation. Our unprecedented assembly of regulatory leaders, industry experts, and technical specialists collaborate seamlessly to provide tailored solutions that ensure a smooth and successful adaption to the new framework. Together, we unlock regulatory excellence.

Specialized Services

A strong quality program is a cornerstone of regulatory success. For medical device, in-vitro diagnostic, and combination product manufacturers, realignment to the FDA’s new QMSR is critical to maintain compliance, ensure product quality, and remain competitive in an evolving regulatory landscape. As the industry leader in quality and compliance solutions, ELIQUENT partners with companies to ensure a seamless to the new regulation while maintaining regulatory compliance and product excellence.

Compliance (Gap) Assessments

Our industry-recognized team guides companies to sustainable success with comprehensive technical process audits that identify areas of non-compliance and provide a roadmap to achieve full alignment with the new QMSR.

Quality Systems Strategy

Clients count on ELIQUENT to develop customized, effective and efficient quality systems that transition organizations to the new QMSR framework with best-in-class direction on design, optimization, and implementation.

Inspectional Readiness

ELIQUENT applies extensive regulatory expertise to develop and implement custom strategies that prepare companies for the QMSR’s enhanced FDA inspectional responsibilities, while aligning with global regulatory standards and expectations.

Post-Market Surveillance

With ELIQUENT’s strategic direction and hands-on support, companies can confidently transition to the new QMSR with a robust post-market surveillance system that meets compliance requirements and enhances overall business performance.

Regulatory Engagement

ELIQUENT experts bring an unmatched level of credibility and trust when interacting with global regulators by providing valuable guidance on regulatory communications, meetings, and correspondence with regulatory authorities.

Compliance & Enforcement Actions

Our deep bench of former FDA officials and industry experts provide full-service engagement and objective advice to successfully guide companies as they encounter complex regulatory compliance and enforcement actions.

Consultation & Regulatory Guidance

ELIQUENT goes beyond traditional consulting to address the entire product lifecycle. Our market leading insight and global solutions equip companies with solutions that reduce the risk of non-compliance while enhancing operational efficiency, product quality, and market access.

Expert Training

Built on the industry’s largest portfolio of quality and regulatory training content and world-class instructional design capabilities, ELIQUENT experts create broad QMSR training solutions across the entire product life cycle that empower teams to elevate regulatory compliance and optimize quality management practices.

Unmatched Expertise

ELIQUENT brings the unmatched expertise that companies need when adapting to the evolving regulatory framework. With decades of experience, our team of professionals have directly influenced significant policy decisions and regulatory actions through their service at global regulatory authorities. The team’s combined capabilities and experience building effective and sustainable Quality Management Systems enable a cross-functional, full-service engagement that unlocks regulatory excellence.


Recognized medical device industry expert with extensive experience leading large-scale enforcement-related remediation programs.


23-year veteran of the FDA with prominent roles in domestic and foreign inspections, recalls and emergencies, and compliance actions.


25-year compliance career including nearly a decade as an FDA Field Investigator specializing in medical devices and quality systems compliance.


20+ year life sciences background of driving regulatory compliance through instructional design, development, and delivery.


35 years of experience in medical device, in-vitro diagnostic and combination product quality, regulatory compliance, design, and operations.


30+ years of Life Science industry experience in quality system development, management, auditing, training and consulting.

FDA’s transition to QMSR goes into effect

February 2, 2026

What’s Changing with QMSR?

Management reviews, internal quality audit reports, and supplier audit reports

will no longer be exempt from FDA Inspections.

Did You Know?

Once QMSR is in effect, FDA will no longer accept

ISO 13485 certifications in lieu of audits.

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WHITE PAPER: FDA QSR vs. QMSR: What Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Know

FDA defined a 2-year transition for the QMSR with the amended regulation coming into effect on February 2, 2026. Learn what the harmonization from QSR to QMSR means for medical device companies.

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