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Your Expert for CE Compliance & Clinical Quality

Licensed Physician
Lead Auditor ISO 13485
MDR
Independent Consulting

As a licensed physician and certified Lead Auditor for DIN EN ISO 13485, I reliably guide companies from the first draft through to CE marking – and beyond.

Qualifications at a Glance
Ulrich Schwanke
Clinical Expert · Regulatory Affairs · QM
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Licensed Physician Medical expertise as the foundation of every clinical evaluation
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Lead Auditor DIN EN ISO 13485 Certified audit expertise for quality management systems
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Clinical Evaluation per MDR CER, PMCF and technical documentation from a single source
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10+ Years Industry Experience Projects from Class I through Class III
10+
Years of experience
MDR
EU 2017/745
ISO
Lead Auditor 13485
→ Curriculum Vitae / CV

Medical Foundation. Regulatory Precision.

My career began in the clinic – as a licensed physician focused on patients, diagnoses and therapeutic outcomes. I bring this medical expertise directly into regulatory work today: I do not merely assess medical devices formally, but understand how they function in everyday clinical practice.

As a certified Lead Auditor for DIN EN ISO 13485, I audit quality management systems and advise companies on the design, optimisation and certification of their QMS structures. Working independently, I am a reliable partner for start-ups and small to mid-sized medical device companies.

Whether clinical evaluation, audit activities or interim management as QMR – I bring expertise that goes beyond the purely formal.

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Licensed Physician – core medical competence
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Lead Auditor DIN EN ISO 13485 – certified
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Clinical Evaluation & CER per MDR Annex XIV
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QMS & Process Qualification per ISO 13485
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Interim Management e.g. as QMR or Regulatory Affairs
Services

What I Can Do for You

From clinical evaluation and quality management through to interim management – a complete range of services from a single source.

01

Regulatory Strategy

Advice on optimal classification, approval routes and efficient resource use in the CE process.

02

AI and LLM in Medical Devices

Advisory and evaluation services for the use of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) in medical devices – from regulatory to clinical validation.

03

Clinical Evaluation (CER)

Creation and updating of clinical evaluation reports per MDR Annex XIV, including literature review and equivalence assessment.

04

Interim Management (e.g. QMR)

Temporary assumption of management functions – e.g. as Quality Management Representative (QMR) or head of Regulatory Affairs during vacancies or projects.

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QMS Implementation

Design and implementation of quality management systems per DIN EN ISO 13485 – from planning through to certification readiness.

06

Audit Preparation & Internal Audits

Systematic gap analysis of your documentation and targeted preparation for audits by Notified Bodies and the FDA.

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Risk Management

Creation and review of risk management systems per ISO 14971, including risk mitigation and its validation.

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Process Qualification

Planning, execution and documentation of process qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) per regulatory requirements for manufacturing and test processes.

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Technical Documentation

Creation and review of technical documentation per MDR Annex II and III – complete and Notified Body-ready (also AI-readable).

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PMS & PMCF

Design and implementation of Post-Market Surveillance and Post-Market Clinical Follow-up plans for sustained clinical oversight per MDR.

Process

A Structured Path to Your Goal

Clear steps, transparent communication and lasting results – that is how we work together.

I

Initial Meeting

Free-of-charge needs analysis and assessment of your regulatory situation.

II

Gap Analysis

Systematic review of your documentation against MDR and ISO requirements.

III

Implementation

Creation of all documents in close coordination with your team.

IV

CE Certification

Support through to the Declaration of Conformity and successful market launch.

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Ongoing Support

Continuous assistance with PMCF, vigilance, audits and regulatory updates.

Project Examples

From the Field

A selection of completed projects – further details available upon request.

Klasse IIb2022

Regulatory Strategy – Medical Device for an "Industry-Outsider" Company

A mid-sized mechanical engineering firm required a clear regulatory roadmap for a negative-pressure therapy device: product classification, conformity route, QMS setup and document control. Following workshops, a gap analysis and a structured milestone plan with budget estimates, the company was able to independently begin building its QMS.

Strategy successfully implemented
SaMD / KI2026

AI in Medical Devices – Regulatory Strategy & Support

Integrating AI – particularly LLMs – into medical devices requires building a team with clinical expertise and IT know-how early on to ensure data quality and validity during AI training. My support includes strategic advisory, clinical data quality assurance, audits, clinical evaluations, product qualifications, and Post-Market Surveillance and PMCF.

Initial discussions underway
Klasse I - III2015 to present

Clinical Evaluations

Creation of clinical evaluations for Class I to III products, including hip and spinal implants, intraoperative aids in angiology, drug delivery pens, CDSS software, apps (SaMD) and various aids per MDR 2017/745.

All submitted CERs accepted by Notified Bodies
ISO 134852024

Start-Up – ISO 13485 Introduction & Initial Certification

Building a complete quality management system per DIN EN ISO 13485 for a start-up – from kick-off through to successful initial certification.

Certified
Klasse IIa2023

Software as Medical Device (SaMD) – Gap Analysis & Technical Documentation

Full gap analysis, revision of technical documentation per MDR Annex II/III, creation of the clinical evaluation and successful audit preparation.

Audit passed
Interims2025

Interim QMR – Bridging a Vacancy & Surveillance Audit

Assumption of the QMR role during a personnel vacancy. Maintenance of the QMS, conduct of internal audits, and successful management of the surveillance audit and FDA inspection.

Seamless transition

Let's Talk

Are you planning a CE conformity procedure or need support with the clinical evaluation of your medical device? I look forward to hearing from you.

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Location Germany (nationwide and remote)