Marc Chaillou
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Marc Chaillou
May 8, 2024
4 minutes read
Navigating Medical Device Regulations: How to Meet Labeling Artwork Compliance Standards
The medical devices regulations (MDRs) were introduced to take account of scientific and technological advances over the past two decades, but also due to problems interpreting previously existing regulations.
Read More!January 16, 2024
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Proofreading Software: 6 Savings in 2024
Comparison software offers immense savings, especially in regulated industries. Ask some of the leading pharmaceutical companies. Here are 6 Ways You Save.
Read More!October 2, 2023
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9 Reasons Proofreading in Life Sciences Can Be a Nightmare
Risks, stress and more – there’s a lot at stake when you proofread in regulated industries. Here are nine reasons why proofreading in life sciences can be a nightmare.
Read More!March 25, 2022
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8 Secrets Proofreaders Don’t Want to Reveal
First, by proofreading, we mean text comparison of 2 files, like a manuscript versus a laid-out artwork of what should be the same text, not content correction of a single text. Over the years, many proofreaders have shared with us what manual text comparison really means for them. When they try to convince their boss to invest in electronic text comparison software, they usually present the business reasons, discussing ROI, risk avoidance, improved quality, time savings and so on.
Read More!February 21, 2022
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What Bill Murray and Text Comparison Have in Common
Ready to put an end to repetitive correction cycles?
Read More!November 17, 2021
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Understanding Unicode for Proofreaders
Unicode is a computer and software industry standard for handling text. While it is possible to geek-out on the technical aspects of Unicode (and if you’re so inclined you can check out the Wikipedia page on Unicode and the Unicode Consortium website), in this article we’re going to focus more on understanding the fundamentals, and discuss why this basic knowledge is critical for anyone who is part of a document creation / editing / review / correction workflow in a highly regulated industry.
Read More!October 20, 2021
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Live vs. Rasterized vs. Vectorized Text
In a previous post, we covered the basics of Unicode and why it’s so important for proofreaders (or anyone involved in the document creation, review and correction workflow) to understand the differences between the way humans and computers read language. Today, we’ll build on that knowledge as we examine different ways design and print proofs can be exported to PDF and the risks associated with removing live text from your organization’s documents.
Read More!October 12, 2021
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Common Labeling Errors That Lead to Pharmaceutical Recalls
Explore the impact of labeling errors on pharmaceutical recalls. Find out how to avoid these mistakes and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Read More!October 6, 2021
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MDR e-Labeling
The EU Medical Device Regulations (MDR) states any device manufacturer with a website must publish user information in electronic form.
Read More!October 6, 2021
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MDR Graphic Symbols
Over the last few posts, we have been touching upon different labelling requirements set by the MDR.
Read More!August 22, 2024
Schlafender Hase Team
FHIR: Transforming Product Labeling
The shift from paper-based to digital processes has opened enormous opportunities in the healthcare sector in terms of data sharing and content management. But data can only be shared efficiently and add value if systems can "talk" to each other. The term we use for how compatibly systems work together is "interoperability." Traditionally, the healthcare sector has suffered from a high lack of interoperability.
- August 22, 2024
- By: Mike Baird
FHIR: Transforming Product Labeling
The shift from paper-based to digital processes has opened enormous opportunities in the healthcare sector in terms of data sharing and content management. But data can only be shared efficiently and add value if systems can "talk" to each other. The term we use for how compatibly systems work together is "interoperability." Traditionally, the healthcare sector has suffered from a high lack of interoperability.