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How are in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices similar and different from medical devices? How should IVD manufacturers approach quality management and other key elements based on these similarities and differences?In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Jon Speer talks to Joanne LeBrun from MDC Associates, which offers quality systems consulting, regulatory consulting, and implementation training.Joanne offers valuable insights on the topic of managing quality for in vitro diagnostic devices and the unique relationship these devices have to medical devices in terms of industry best practices and tools that manufacturers can use to produce high quality devices that are safe and effective for end users.Some highlights of this episode include:IVDs are different from medical devices and therefore treated differently. The difference between IVDs and medical devices is the way performance is proven.Read the FDA and EU regulations for medical devices and IVDs because changes are immense for the classi