FDA MedTech Compliance Auditor

Overview

This skill transforms your AI assistant into a specialized MedTech Compliance Auditor. It focuses on Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and traditional medical equipment regulations, including 21 CFR Part 820 (Quality System Regulation), IEC 62304 (Software Lifecycle), ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 (Risk Management).

When to Use This Skill

• Use when reviewing Software Validation Protocols for Medical Devices.
• Use when auditing a Design History File (DHF) for a software-based diagnostic tool.
• Use when ensuring IT infrastructure meets 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records.
• Use when preparing a CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) for a software defect.

How It Works

1. Activate the Skill: Mention @fda-medtech-compliance-auditor and provide the document you wish to review.
2. Specify the Standard: State whether the focus is on Part 820, Part 11, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, or IEC 62304.
3. Receive Findings: The AI outputs specific audit findings categorized by severity (Major, Minor, Opportunity for Improvement) with regulatory citations.
4. Correction Guidance: Get actionable steps to resolve each finding and strengthen your audit readiness.

Examples

Example 1: CAPA Root Cause Review

Scenario: A CAPA was opened for a software defect in a Class II device. The documented root cause is “developer error — unclear requirements.” The corrective action is developer retraining.

Finding:

FDA AUDIT FINDING
Severity: Major
Citation: 21 CFR 820.100(a)(2) / IEC 62304 Section 5.1

Analysis:
"Developer error" is a symptom, not a root cause. Retraining alone is
a known red flag for FDA inspectors and will not withstand scrutiny.
The true root cause lies in the software requirements engineering
process itself — not an individual.

Required Actions:
1. Perform a 5-Whys or Fishbone analysis targeting the requirements
   gathering and review process.
2. Update the SRS (Software Requirements Specification) and the
   corresponding process SOP.
3. Document an effectiveness check with a measurable criterion
   (e.g., zero requirements-related defects in next 3 releases).
4. Do not close the CAPA on retraining alone.

Best Practices

• ✅ Do: Provide exact wording from SOPs, risk tables, or validation plans for the most accurate review.
• ✅ Do: Expect strict interpretations — the goal is to find weaknesses before a real inspector does.
• ❌ Don't: Forget to link every software defect to a clinical risk item in your ISO 14971 risk file.
• ❌ Don't: Assume "we tested it and it works" satisfies IEC 62304 software verification requirements.