-- MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY & QUALITY INSIGHTS

From requirements to understanding.

Complex requirements. Clear next steps.

01 Understand the product

Intended purpose, device scope and target markets.

02 Identify what matters

Applicable requirements, evidence and gaps.

Practical perspectives on medical device and IVD regulation, quality management, risk management and standards.

03 Follow what changes

Regulatory updates and practical observations.

Based in Helsinki. Perspectives on EU, US and Canadian requirements.

EU · US · Canada

ISO 13485 · ISO 14971

EMC · Electrical safety

Regulatory insights

Quality & risk management

Standards & compliance

-- AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Medical device quality and regulatory expertise.

Classification & market access

Quality systems & risk management

EMC, safety & software

Medical device and IVD qualification, classification and regulatory requirements in the EU, US and Canada.

ISO 13485 quality systems, ISO 14971 risk management and documentation supporting product safety and compliance.

Standards and regulatory considerations for electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety and medical device software.

-- ABOUT JOUNI

Jouni Karkinen

Experience, insights and practical perspectives.

Medical Device Regulatory & Quality Consultant

I am Jouni Karkinen, founder of Karkinen Consulting Oy. I work in quality and regulatory affairs at Innokas Medical and share professional insights through this website.

Helsinki, Finland

20+ years of professional experience

-- COMPANY BRIEF

A short introduction.

-- REGULATORY INSIGHTS

Industry updates and practical guidance.

Articles addressing MDR classification challenges, quality management documentation updates, and international compliance strategies.

Scilife eQMS implementation support

Structured onboarding, process digitization, and validation for medical device teams.

A question about your next step?

Contact me directly about articles, QA/RA, Scilife eQMS or other questions. QA/RA consulting engagements are arranged through Innokas Medical. Scilife eQMS and other enquiries are handled by Karkinen Consulting Oy.

Regulatory & Quality Insights

Articles and professional perspectives by Jouni Karkinen.

QA/RA consulting engagements are arranged through Innokas Medical. Scilife eQMS and other enquiries are handled by Karkinen Consulting Oy.

contact information

Karkinen Consulting Oy, Helsinki, Finland
Business ID: 3103786-9
info@karkinen.com

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