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, and FDA registration consulting for establishments of all sizes. 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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