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Korea · KGMP Gap Assessment

Bridging ISO 13485 to Bulletproof MFDS KGMP Compliance

Diagnose the 7 critical disparities between ISO 13485 and Korean KGMP rules prior to inspection to avert audit non-conformities.

Domain Expertise

Deep regulatory authority across every medical device domain

SaMD · AI Digital Health

IEC 62304 · Software Lifecycle · MFDS AI/Big Data & DTx Guidance

Pre-audit mock inspection remediated gamma sterilization gaps, resulting in zero major findings.

Active Devices · Robotics

IEC 60601-1 / 60601-1-2 (Ed. 4.1) · IEC 60601-2-XX Particular Standards

Essential Performance definition and worst-case test matrix optimization across accredited laboratories

Implants · Biomaterials

ISO 10993-1 to 23 Biocompatibility · ISO 11135 / 11137 Sterilization Validation

Biological endpoint matrix design and ISO 10993-18 chemical characterization / toxicological assessment

In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD)

Korea IVD Act & EU IVDR (2017/746) · CLSI EP Guidelines (EP05, EP06, EP12, EP17)

CLSI-compliant Limit of Detection (LoD), cross-reactivity, interference, and lot-to-lot reproducibility protocols

Proprietary Data & Precedent Validation

Clause-by-Clause Crosswalk & Empirical Audit Finding Analytics

100% Mapping Against MFDS KGMP Annex 2 & Top Inspection Findings

Engineered 4-Stage Workflow

A 4-Stage Pipeline from QMS Intake to Mock Audit & CAPA Closure

Step 01 / 04Stage Gate & Output

Locked Facility Scope & QMS Document Inventory

Incomplete baseline data or misclassified regulatory pathways are the primary drivers of multi-month submission delays. Gate 01 locks the device scope, predicate/standard mapping, and full document inventory before authoring begins.

Verification Baseline

Device description, intended use, existing test reports, and QMS document index

Gate Sign-Off Output

Confirmed classification matrix and locked submission master inventory

Agentic Automation & Platform Integration

Continuous Audit Readiness Powered by Leanabl eQMS

Clause-to-Evidence Instant Retrieval

Map every KGMP clause directly to verified SOPs, validation protocols, and sample DHR packets.

@Audit Management— Run "Clause-to-Evidence Instant Retrieval" across our KGMP Gap Assessment records and call out the highest-priority compliance findings first.

I'll inspect the linked quality and dossier records against target regulatory standards, then report actionable findings with verified outputs.

Thought for 4.2s · Explored Audit Management records & 14 regulatory clauses

P1 · Verified Agent Output· Locked Facility Scope & QMS Document Inventory

Map every KGMP clause directly to verified SOPs, validation protocols, and sample DHR packets. Audit planning with finding and CAPA linkage

Automated Pre-Audit CAPA Tracking

Convert mock audit observations into tracked CAPA workflows with root-cause verification before the auditor arrives.

@CAPA— Run "Automated Pre-Audit CAPA Tracking" across our KGMP Gap Assessment records and call out the highest-priority compliance findings first.

I'll inspect the linked quality and dossier records against target regulatory standards, then report actionable findings with verified outputs.

Thought for 4.3s · Explored CAPA records & 14 regulatory clauses

P1 · Verified Agent Output· Controlled Korea-Specific QMS Addenda

Manage Korea regulatory annexes and document revisions with Part 11-grade electronic signatures and audit trails. CAPA workflow with bi-directional linkage

Service Specification

Service Scope & Final Deliverables

Scope

Comprehensive evaluation of quality manuals, site procedures, and batch records against statutory KGMP criteria.

  • KGMP mandatory SOP, work instruction, and controlled form coverage
  • Batch traceability, design & process change controls, deviations, and CAPA systems
  • Facility qualification (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) and software/sterilization validation review
  • Supplier evaluation, incoming inspection, and release testing documentation
  • Reviewer-perspective non-conformity severity grading (Critical / Major / Minor)

Deliverables

Actionable documentation and remediation roadmaps to secure zero major non-conformities during on-site inspection.

  • KGMP Clause-by-Clause Gap Matrix with severity classifications
  • Missing & Deficient SOP Remediation Action List
  • Validation Master Gap & Qualification Action Plan
  • Inspector Defense & Audit Readiness Guidebook
  • Pre-Audit Remediation Timeline & Milestone Schedule
KGMP Gap Assessment — Service Scope & Final Deliverables
CategoryItem / MilestoneSpecification & Deliverable
ScopeScope 1KGMP mandatory SOP, work instruction, and controlled form coverage
ScopeScope 2Batch traceability, design & process change controls, deviations, and CAPA systems
ScopeScope 3Facility qualification (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) and software/sterilization validation review
ScopeScope 4Supplier evaluation, incoming inspection, and release testing documentation
ScopeScope 5Reviewer-perspective non-conformity severity grading (Critical / Major / Minor)
WorkflowStage 1: QMS Baseline IntakeSystematic receipt of quality manual, core SOPs, forms, and representative execution records.
WorkflowStage 2: Clause-by-Clause Compliance MappingDirect mapping against MFDS KGMP standards to uncover omitted procedures and compliance deltas.
WorkflowStage 3: Records & Validation VerificationIn-depth audit of cleanroom controls, equipment qualification, CAPA files, and test records.
WorkflowStage 4: Audit Readiness Report & BriefingDelivery of prioritized deficiency matrix, remediation SOP guides, and audit rehearsal debrief.
DeliverablesDeliverable 1KGMP Clause-by-Clause Gap Matrix with severity classifications
DeliverablesDeliverable 2Missing & Deficient SOP Remediation Action List
DeliverablesDeliverable 3Validation Master Gap & Qualification Action Plan
DeliverablesDeliverable 4Inspector Defense & Audit Readiness Guidebook
DeliverablesDeliverable 5Pre-Audit Remediation Timeline & Milestone Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

No. South Korea is not an MDSAP member; foreign sites must undergo full KGMP audit procedures regardless of MDSAP status.

Upon receiving any deficiency notice from MFDS or a review body, our specialists dissect the reviewer’s statutory intent against historical clearance precedents. We separate items resolvable via technical justification from those requiring supplementary bench data, draft the complete formal response package, and manage reviewer alignment through final closure.

Yes. However, direct translation without regulatory reconciliation frequently triggers rejections due to standard edition mismatches or Korea National Deviations. We map your existing IECEE CB / ILAC test reports and global dossiers 1:1 against MFDS recognized standards to maximize evidence reuse and avoid redundant laboratory testing.

Our workflow is engineered to minimize engineering disruption. Once your team provides baseline source files (specifications, BOM, existing reports) during Stage 1 intake, Leanabl handles the heavy lifting: statutory mapping, Korean regulatory authoring, traceability matrix compilation, electronic portal filing, and agency correspondence. Your team only reviews and signs off at structured stage gates.

We immediately perform a regulatory change impact assessment to determine whether the modification requires a formal Technical File amendment, minor notification, or internal QMS documentation update. Because all deliverables are structured into modular digital assets, subsequent design iterations only require updating the affected sections rather than rebuilding the dossier from scratch.

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