Global Medical Device Regulatory Strategy, Third Edition

The complete guide to formulating an effective global regulatory strategy for medical devices, created and curated by experts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Driving Successful Commercial Product Launches

Chapter 2: Development and Implementation of Regulatory Strategies for Medical Devices

Chapter 3: Core Development Teams

Chapter 4: Components of Regulatory Strategy—The Basics

Chapter 5: Setting up a Quality Management System

Chapter 6: Risk Management Strategies for Device Design and Development Processes

Chapter 7: Global Medical Device Labeling Strategies

Chapter 8: Manufacturing

Chapter 9: Nonclinical Laboratory Testing

Chapter 10: Global Medical Device Clinical Strategy

Chapter 11: In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices

Chapter 12: Combination Products

Chapter 13: Global Regulatory Processes

Chapter 14: Global Regulatory Process—Third-Party Point of View

Chapter 15: Use of Standards in Medical Device Global Regulatory Strategy

Chapter 16: Global Medical Device Marketing Strategy

Chapter 17: Regulatory Resources for Strategy Development

Chapter 18: Global Postmarketing Regulatory Strategy

Chapter 19: Borderline Regulation of Stem Cell Technologies: Therapies, Devices and Combination Products

Chapter 20: Patents and Intellectual Property

Chapter 21: Software

Chapter 22: Cybersecurity

Peter A. Takes, PhD, RAC, FRAPS, and Susumu Nozawa, RAC, FRAPS, editors

Contributing Authors


About the Book

Available formats: print, e-book, and 3-year digital subscription

Global Medical Device Regulatory Strategy, Third Edition is the go-to resource to guide you in creating, implementing, and maintaining an effective medical device regulatory strategy. The authors tactically respond to market analysis, identifying business opportunities and developing strategies to drive successful product launches.  

Addressing rapid technological advancements, this book will help you anticipate concurrent shifts in regulations and requirements governing medical devices. It highlights the major regulatory changes to medical devices in both the EU and the US, among others. Learn from regulatory strategy experts on how to enhance the impact of medical device development on economic, clinical, healthcare, marketing, and corporate strategy.

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Who will benefit from this book?

This book is intended for both the experienced regulatory professional and those entering the profession and designing their own pathway to success in this vastly enriching field. It can be used as a contemporary and integral bookshelf reference in Regulatory Affairs departments of all sizes, as well as a routine textbook in expanding academic curricula in regulatory affairs and quality systems.

This book addresses current prevalent changes, including a multiplicity of new challenges which require continual monitoring by appropriately qualified regulatory professionals. It outlines and explains the core information and newest developments essential to such a monumental task.

Peter A. Takes, PhD, RAC, FRAPS

Lead Editor


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Published by RAPS © 2026. Paperback. 332 pages. ISBN (print): 979-8-9939132-4-7. ISBN (digital): 979-8-9939132-5-4. Library of Congress Control Number: 2026941208.