Medical Device Quality & Regulatory

Seamless Market Access through Compliance

Clear and accurate quality and regulatory support for your medical device — from design controls to audit readiness and market authorization.

Frameworks we work in ISO 13485:2016 FDA QMSR · 21 CFR 820 EU MDR 2017/745 ISO 14971:2019
QMS Vitals AUDIT READY
Design ControlsDesign history file complete ✓ VERIFIED
Risk ManagementISO 14971 risk file current ✓ CURRENT
CAPARoot causes verified effective ON TRACK
Internal AuditNext cycle scheduled SCHEDULED
SpearHead · QMS Monitor ISO 13485:2016 aligned
About Us

Regulatory guidance that is transparent, technical, and on your side

SpearHead Consulting exists to make quality and regulatory compliance a driver of market access — not a barrier to it.

We support medical device companies with clear, technically accurate guidance across the device lifecycle. No jargon walls, no black-box deliverables: you see exactly where you stand, what the risks are, and what happens next.

Whether you are building your first Quality Management System, preparing for an FDA inspection or Notified Body audit, or strengthening design controls, we work alongside your team to build compliance that lasts.

Precision in Regulation. Integrity in Innovation.

Lifecycle coverage

From design and development through submission, audit, and post-market — support at every stage of your device's life.

Independent & objective

Honest assessments of your submissions, gaps, and risks — the picture your auditors will see, before they see it.

A partner, not a vendor

We embed with your team, transfer knowledge as we go, and leave you more capable than we found you.

Why Choose Us

Four commitments behind every engagement

The way we work matters as much as what we deliver.

01

Transparency

Full visibility into your submissions, gaps, and risks. You always know where you stand — no surprises in front of an auditor.

02

Accuracy

Technical precision in every document, from design history files to regulatory submissions. Details are where audits are won.

03

Problem Solving

Sustainable Quality Management Systems built to outlast the audit — solving root causes, not symptoms.

04

Simplifying Regulations

Global requirements translated into clear, actionable steps your team can actually execute.

Services We Offer

Quality and regulatory support, end to end

Six focused practice areas covering the medical device lifecycle — engage one, or combine them into a complete compliance program.

01

Management Support

The management oversight and technical clarity leadership teams need to navigate the medical device lifecycle — so decisions are made with a complete, accurate picture of quality and regulatory standing.

Discuss management support

Core support includes

  • Management review planning and facilitation
  • Quality objectives and performance metrics
  • Executive-level compliance briefings
  • Resource planning and escalation guidance
02

Audit Services

An audit should not be a source of anxiety. We run mock audits and assessments that show you exactly what an FDA investigator or ISO 13485 Notified Body auditor will see — while there's still time to act on it.

Get audit-ready

Core support includes

  • Mock FDA inspections and readiness coaching
  • ISO 13485 internal and gap audits
  • Notified Body audit preparation
  • Findings response and remediation planning
03

CAPA

Corrective and Preventive Actions are central to a healthy QMS. We help your organization move past symptom-fixing — identifying true root causes and implementing solutions that verifiably hold.

Strengthen your CAPA process

Core support includes

  • Nonconformance investigation and response
  • Root cause analysis and strategic action planning
  • CAPA review board leadership
  • Verification of effectiveness checks
04

Design Process Support

Quality integrated into R&D from day one — with Design Controls and ISO 14971 risk management oversight that keeps innovation moving while building a submission-ready design history.

Support your design process

Core support includes

  • Design and development plan assessment
  • ISO 14971 risk-based approaches
  • Independent design reviews and change assessments
  • Design transfer analysis and submission-ready documentation
05

Quality & Regulatory

Your Quality Management System and regulatory strategy are core business assets. We build and strengthen them around your device and your markets — not a one-size-fits-all compliance template.

Build your QMS and strategy

Core support includes

  • Custom QMS development and remediation
  • Internal auditing programs
  • Regulatory project reviews
  • Market access assessments
06

Supplier Management

Your suppliers are an extension of your quality system. We strengthen the relationship on both sides — qualifying the right partners and keeping their performance visible and controlled.

Control your supply chain

Core support includes

  • Initial supplier qualification
  • Risk-based supplier audits
  • Ongoing performance monitoring
  • Quality agreement development
How We Engage

A clear path from first call to audit-ready

Every engagement follows the same disciplined logic we build into your QMS.

01

Assess

We review your current state — documentation, processes, and risks — and give you an honest, specific picture of where you stand.

02

Plan

You get a prioritized, actionable roadmap: what to fix first, what can wait, and what it takes to get there.

03

Implement

We work hands-on with your team to execute — building systems, documents, and habits that fit how you actually operate.

04

Verify

Objective evidence that it works: effectiveness checks, internal audits, and readiness reviews before anyone official arrives.

Fluent in the frameworks that govern your device

We work inside the standards your auditors audit against — so nothing gets lost in translation between regulation and reality.

ISO 13485:2016 FDA QMSR — 21 CFR Part 820 EU MDR 2017/745 ISO 14971:2019
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Schedule a Compliance Audit

Tell us where you are in your device lifecycle and what's keeping you up at night. We'll come back with clear next steps — and no jargon.

1

We review your inquiry

Your message goes straight to our consulting team and is mapped to the right service area.

2

Intro call

A focused conversation to understand your device, markets, and timeline.

3

Clear proposal

A scoped plan with priorities and deliverables — you decide how far to go.

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