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Regulatory Changes
Happen Every Month.
We Track Every One.

A dedicated monthly intelligence service that monitors FDA, EU MDR, and UK MDR developments, identifies changes that affect your compliance posture, and delivers a structured briefing report — filtered precisely to your device classification and target markets. So nothing catches you by surprise.

Currently monitoring FDA · EU MDR · UK MDR — next briefing cycle active
Retainer at a GlanceOngoing
Regulatory Intelligence Retainer
Engagement typeMonthly · rolling
Markets monitoredFDA · EU MDR · UK MDR
Classification scopeClass I · IIa · IIb Active
Briefing report✓ Monthly delivery
Advisory access✓ 4 questions/month
Strategy call✓ Quarterly · 45 min
Minimum term3 months
Pricing by classification
Class IIIa · per month
$2,500–$3,500
Class IIb Active · per month
$3,500–$5,500
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First briefing delivered within 2 weeks of onboarding.

Why It Matters

Regulatory Frameworks Do Not Stand Still. Neither Should Your Compliance Posture.

Each change potentially affects your technical file, your clinical evaluation strategy, your PMS obligations, or your labelling compliance. A manufacturer who learns about a guidance change six months after it was published is already behind.

This is not a generic newsletter. Every briefing is filtered to your device classification, your target markets, and your current compliance stage.

Recent Regulatory Events — Live Tracking
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MDCG Guidance Update
EU MDR · Clinical Evidence · Class IIb
Action
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FDA Draft Guidance — 510(k)
Predicate Selection · Class II Devices
Monitor
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MHRA Post-Market Guidance
UK MDR · PSUR Requirements Update
Monitor
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EUDAMED Phase Deadline
Device Registration · UDI Carriers
Tracked
IEC 60601-1 Amendment
Active Devices · EMC Requirements
Tracked
Monthly Deliverables

Six Deliverables. Every Month.
Without Exception.

Every retainer engagement produces the same structured set of deliverables each month — filtered to your device classification and target markets, delivered to your inbox on a fixed schedule.

01 / 06
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Monthly Regulatory Briefing Report

Monthly · PDF delivery
02 / 06
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Gap Identification Memo

Monthly · where applicable
03 / 06

Deadline & Milestone Alert

Monthly · alert-based
04 / 06
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Advisory Email Access

Direct email access to raise regulatory questions as they arise. Up to four substantive advisory questions per month — answered with specific regulatory references, not generic guidance. Response within two business days.

Up to 4 questions/month
05 / 06
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Quarterly Strategy Call

Quarterly · 45 min video call
06 / 06
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Briefing Archive & Reference Library

All monthly briefing reports retained and accessible throughout the engagement. Cumulative regulatory intelligence — so when a submission or audit requires you to demonstrate awareness of regulatory developments, your complete monitoring record is available.

Ongoing · full archive
What It Looks Like

A Briefing Report Built for Regulatory Professionals — and Their Directors

Every briefing has two layers: technical detail for your QA team with specific article references, and a plain-English summary for management.

The gap identification section is what makes the difference. Most regulatory newsletters tell you what changed. We tell you what it means for your documentation — and whether you need to act.

Monthly Regulatory Briefing — Extract
Issue 7 · April 2025 Class IIb Active
EU MDR — Material Changes
MDCG 2025-2: Updated guidance on clinical evidence for Class IIb active devices
Act
MDCG 2025-2 · EU MDR Art. 61 · Annex XIV
EUDAMED actor registration — new field requirements from Q3 2025
Monitor
EU MDR Art. 30 · EUDAMED System Notice
FDA — Material Changes
Final guidance: Predetermined Change Control Plans for AI/ML-enabled devices
Info
FDA Final Guidance · 21 CFR 807
Standards — Tracked Changes
IEC 60601-1-2 Ed. 5 draft circulated — EMC requirements revision
Monitor
IEC 60601-1-2 · Active Device Scope
Gap Identification
MDCG 2025-2 may require CER methodology update — assess against current clinical evaluation plan
Action
Recommended: review CEP against updated MDCG criteria
Investment

Transparent Monthly Pricing —
No Lock-in Beyond 3 Months

Priced by device classification and number of markets monitored. Class IIb active pricing reflects the additional IEC 60601 standards monitoring load and more complex regulatory landscape.

Class IClass IIa1–2 Markets

Standard Retainer

Class I and IIa non-active devices monitored across one or two regulatory frameworks. EU MDR, FDA, or UK MDR — or any two combined. Ideal for manufacturers in the early stages of a single-market or dual-market entry.
$2,500/mo
3-month minimum · rolling monthly after
  • Monthly briefing report — 1–2 markets
  • Gap identification memo
  • Deadline and milestone alerts
  • 4 advisory email questions/month
  • Quarterly 45-min strategy call
  • Full briefing archive
  • Cancel with 30 days notice after month 3
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Class IClass IIa3 Markets

Full-Coverage Retainer

Class I and IIa devices with all three markets monitored simultaneously — EU MDR, FDA, and UK MDR. One consolidated briefing covering all three frameworks, with cross-market gap analysis included.
$3,500/mo
3-month minimum · rolling monthly after
  • Monthly briefing — all 3 markets
  • Cross-market gap identification
  • Deadline alerts across all frameworks
  • 4 advisory email questions/month
  • Quarterly 45-min strategy call
  • Full briefing archive
  • Cancel with 30 days notice after month 3
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Class IIb Active1–2 Markets

Active Device Retainer

Class IIb active devices with one or two markets monitored. Includes IEC 60601 amendment tracking alongside regulatory framework monitoring — reflecting the additional standards landscape active device manufacturers must stay current with.
$3,500/mo
3-month minimum · rolling monthly after
  • Monthly briefing — 1–2 markets
  • IEC 60601 amendment tracking
  • Active device gap identification
  • Deadline and milestone alerts
  • 4 advisory email questions/month
  • Quarterly 45-min strategy call
  • Cancel with 30 days notice after month 3
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Class IIb Active3 Markets

Active Full-Coverage

Class IIb active devices with all three markets monitored plus full IEC standards tracking. The most comprehensive retainer tier — for manufacturers managing a complex active device across EU, US, and UK simultaneously.
$5,500/mo
3-month minimum · rolling monthly after
  • Monthly briefing — all 3 markets
  • Full IEC 60601 family tracking
  • Cross-market gap analysis
  • Active device deadline alerts
  • 4 advisory email questions/month
  • Quarterly 45-min strategy call
  • Cancel with 30 days notice after month 3
Start Active Full-Coverage →
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Value Comparison

VerityNodes vs Your Alternatives

A quality director at a mid-size Asian manufacturer has three realistic options for regulatory monitoring. Here is an honest comparison.

Factor Full-Time RA Director Large Consultancy VerityNodes Retainer
Monthly cost$6,000–$12,000+ salary$8,000–$20,000+ retainer$2,500–$5,500
Setup / hiring time3–6 months2–4 weeksFirst briefing in 2 weeks
Three-market coverageDepends on hireAdditional fee per marketIncluded in one engagement
IEC 60601 standards trackingDepends on expertiseSpecialist billed separatelyIncluded for Class IIb
Manufacturing floor experienceRare in RA hiresTypically academic / regulatory25 years — core to the service
Device-filtered intelligenceGeneric monitoringAt additional costClassification-filtered by default
Minimum commitmentEmployment contractTypically 6–12 months3 months only
Exit flexibilityNotice period + severanceContract penalties30 days notice after month 3
How It Starts

From First Call to First Briefing in Under Two Weeks

Onboarding is straightforward. We need to understand your device classification, your target markets, and your current compliance stage — then we can configure the intelligence filters and begin monitoring. There is no lengthy intake process.

1

Discovery Call

30-minute call to understand your device classification, target markets, current documentation position, and specific monitoring priorities.

Free · no obligation
2

Scope Confirmation & Proposal

We confirm the retainer tier, markets to be monitored, classification filters, and delivery schedule. Engagement letter issued and signed.

Day 1–2
3

Baseline Review & Configuration

We review your current compliance baseline, configure the regulatory monitoring filters, and set the briefing schedule. For new clients without a prior audit, a brief onboarding baseline assessment is included.

Day 3–7
4

First Briefing Delivered

Your first monthly regulatory briefing report arrives — filtered to your classification and markets, with gap identification and recommended actions where applicable. Monthly delivery continues from this point.

Within 14 days of onboarding
Questions Answered

What Clients Ask Before
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Complete the form. We respond within one business day to confirm your tier and schedule onboarding. First briefing within two weeks of signing.

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  • Discovery call free — no charge until engagement confirmed
  • First briefing within 14 days of onboarding
  • Cancel after month 3 with 30 days notice
  • Audit clients: 15% discount on first 3 months
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