Principal Consultant

Andre Butler — FDA Regulatory Affairs Consultant with 20+ Years Experience

20+ years navigating FDA regulatory pathways for medical device companies across every device class and therapeutic category.

Andre Butler, Principal Consultant, ADB Consulting & CRO Inc.

Founder & Principal

Andre Butler

FDA Regulatory Affairs Specialist · Medical Device CRO

Andre Butler is the founder and principal consultant of ADB Consulting & CRO Inc., a US-based medical device regulatory consulting firm headquartered in Sunrise, Florida. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in FDA regulatory submissions, clinical research, and quality systems, Andre has guided medical device companies from early-stage startups to established manufacturers through some of the most complex regulatory challenges in the industry.

His expertise spans the full regulatory lifecycle — from device classification and pre-submission strategy through 510(k) and PMA preparation, clinical trial management, ISO 13485 QMS implementation, and FDA 483 emergency response. He has particular depth in three high-growth areas: AI/ML SaMD regulatory strategy, FDA cybersecurity compliance under Section 524B, and rapid-response Warning Letter remediation.

ADB Consulting & CRO Inc. serves medical device startups and small-to-mid-size companies across the United States, providing senior regulatory expertise that was previously accessible only to larger organizations with in-house teams.

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Core Expertise

What Andre Brings to Every Engagement

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FDA Submission Mastery

100+ submissions across 510(k), PMA, De Novo, IDE, and Pre-Sub. Deep familiarity with FDA reviewer expectations, deficiency patterns, and clearance strategy.

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AI/ML SaMD Specialist

Among the first generation of regulatory consultants with deep expertise in FDA's evolving AI/ML framework, PCCP development, and SaMD risk classification.

Crisis Response Expert

Proven track record turning 483 observations and Warning Letters into resolved compliance situations — with structured CAPA strategies delivered within 48 hours.

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Cybersecurity Compliance

Specialist in Section 524B implementation — SBOM, threat modeling, and cybersecurity premarket documentation for connected medical devices.

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Clinical Research Operations

End-to-end CRO capabilities from study design through IDE submission, IRB coordination, site management, and clinical study report preparation.

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Quality Systems

ISO 13485 QMS design and implementation — SOP libraries, CAPA processes, design controls, and audit readiness for FDA inspection.

Track Record

Results by the Numbers

20+Years in Regulatory Affairs
100+FDA Submissions Completed
48 hrFDA 483 Response SLA
I–IIIAll Device Classes

The Team

Senior Expertise Across Every Discipline

ADB Consulting & CRO Inc. delivers senior-level regulatory, clinical, and quality expertise. Every engagement is handled by experienced professionals — not junior staff.

Andre Butler, Principal Consultant, ADB Consulting & CRO Inc.

Andre Butler

Founder & Principal — 20+ Years

FDA regulatory strategy, 510(k)/PMA/De Novo submissions, AI/ML SaMD, cybersecurity Section 524B, FDA 483 and Warning Letter response.

Jose Cabrera, Regulatory Affairs Consultant, ADB Consulting & CRO Inc.

Jose Cabrera

VP Regulatory Affairs — 35 Years

Pre-market submissions, IDE programs, regulatory strategy across all device classes. Extensive experience with FDA reviewer interactions and meeting strategy.

Dave Bucknam, Clinical Research Consultant, ADB Consulting & CRO Inc.

Dave Bucknam

VP Operations — 30 Years

ISO 13485 Lead Auditor. QMS development, GMP compliance, MDSAP preparation, and FDA facility inspection readiness across manufacturing environments.

Jeffrey Bembry, Quality Systems Consultant, ADB Consulting & CRO Inc.

Jeffrey Bembry

Director of Quality — 25 Years

CAPA systems, design controls, internal audit programs, and quality system gap remediation. Extensive FDA QSIT inspection experience from the investigator and manufacturer perspective.

Pedro Barzola

Physician Education — 25 Years

Clinical study operations, physician training, human factors evaluation, and clinical site management. Bridges the clinical and regulatory requirements in device development programs.

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