Preparing a successful 510(k) requires more than completing a template—it requires a clear regulatory strategy, thoughtful planning, cross-functional coordination, and a thorough understanding of FDA expectations. Join regulatory consultant Nancy Sauer for a practical discussion of 510(k) submission best practices, common pitfalls, and lessons learned from working with FDA's eSTAR submission platform.
FDA's eSTAR template has transformed the 510(k) submission process, but success still depends on developing a strong regulatory strategy and presenting a complete, well-supported submission.
Join Nancy Sauer, Owner and President of Nancy Sauer Regulatory Consulting llc, for an interactive session focused on practical approaches to preparing effective 510(k) submissions. Drawing on extensive experience supporting medical device manufacturers across a wide range of technologies, Nancy will share insights on planning a submission strategy, leveraging the eSTAR template efficiently, avoiding common mistakes, and navigating interactions with FDA throughout the review process.
Topics will include:
How to write a compelling substantial equivalence section
Whether you are preparing your first 510(k) or looking to refine your current approach, this session will provide actionable insights to help streamline your regulatory pathway and improve submission outcomes.
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Owner and President, Nancy Sauer Regulatory Consulting llc
Nancy Sauer is the Owner and President of Nancy Sauer Regulatory Consulting LLC, where she helps medical device companies bring innovative technologies to market through practical, business-aligned regulatory strategies. She is an experienced regulatory affairs professional with expertise spanning FDA 510(k), IDE, and pre-submission programs, as well as CE marking under the EU MDR and UKCA certification.
Throughout her career, Nancy has supported a broad range of medical technologies, including active devices, software-controlled systems, AI-enabled products, implantable devices, non-active devices, and in vitro diagnostic devices. Her experience includes developing global regulatory strategies, guiding product development teams through regulatory requirements, supporting FDA interactions, reviewing design and risk management documentation, and assessing changes to marketed products throughout the product lifecycle.
Nancy is known for her collaborative approach to regulatory problem-solving, helping organizations identify pathways that are feasible, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining a focus on improving outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.