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Mock Audits.
Mock audits offer you the opportunity to test your processes, documentation and teams under realistic conditions before an official audit takes place. Whether for ISO, GMP or MDR certifications: We simulate the entire audit process, identify weak points and provide targeted feedback for improvements. This helps you avoid surprises during the actual certification or official inspection.
Our services include:
- Audit planning and scope definition
- Carrying out realistic mock audits
- Gap analysis and recommended measures
- Audit follow-up and team workshops
Mock audits - your safe dress rehearsal for certifications.
Preparation and planning.
- Assembling a team of experts to take on the role of external auditors
- Definition of key audit areas (e.g. documentation review, production tour, interview with employees)
- Definition of the schedule and responsibilities
Implementation and documentation.
- Recording of all findings in audit logs
- Evaluation of process and documentation quality in comparison with relevant standards
- Direct feedback to those responsible and initial solution approaches
Follow-up and optimization.
- Presentation of a final report with prioritization of the fields of action
- Development of concrete action plans for process optimization, employee qualification and documentation improvement
- Success check through follow-up measures or renewed mock audit (optional)
Case studies - Successful mock audits in practice.
Challenge.
A pharmaceutical manufacturer wanted to have its production processes and documentation comprehensively checked before an official inspection.
Measures.
- Implementation of a complete GMP audit
- Interviews with production employees
- Review of batch documentation
- Tour of the production facility
Results.
- Detection of missing SOP updates
- Insufficient training certificates recognized
- Potential for improvement in hygiene regulations identified
Success.
Timely rectification of all defects, smooth official inspection and extension of the production permit.
Challenge.
A medical technology company wanted to realistically assess its audit readiness prior to ISO 13485 initial certification.
Measures.
- Simulated testing of QM processes
- Evaluation of documentation quality
- Interviews with managers on process responsibility
Results.
- Gaps in the design and development documentation identified
- Unclear responsibilities in the QM system uncovered
- Measures defined to improve documentation
Success.
Successful ISO 13485 certification on the first attempt.
Challenge.
An implant manufacturer wanted to implement the new MDR requirements safely and ensure audit readiness.
Measures.
- Checking the technical documentation
- Analysis of clinical evaluations
- Review of post-market surveillance (PMS) processes
- Gaps identified and measures for improvement defined
Results.
- Optimized document structure
- Improved processes for PMS and risk management
- MDR-compliant documentation ensured
Success.
Successful audit and legally compliant implementation of MDR requirements.
Challenge.
A medical technology company wanted to improve its internal audit capability before a planned customer audit.
Measures.
- Carrying out an internal mock audit
- Training of the audit team on documentation management
- Simulation of a realistic customer audit
Results.
- Improved internal audit capability
- Optimized documentation management
- Stronger internal communication
Success.
Successful customer audit without critical deviations.
Challenge.
A diagnostic device manufacturer wanted to ensure the completeness of the 510(k) premarket notification for the US market.
Measures.
- Review of the technical documentation
- Comparison with similar Predicate Devices
- Ensuring clinical evidence in accordance with FDA requirements
Results.
- Missing validation documents identified
- Insufficient risk assessments recognized
- Creation of a comprehensive action plan
Success.
Timely submission of 510(k) documentation and successful market authorization.