What is ISO 13485?

ISO 13485:2016 establishes specific requirements for organisations that supply or manufacture medical devices.

ISO 13485 describes the requirements for a quality management system in the field of medical devices, incorporating the latest improvements in quality management, technology, and regulatory requirements.

The standard is intended for organisations involved in one or more stages of the medical device lifecycle, including design and development, production, storage and distribution, as well as installation or servicing of medical devices.

A medical device is any product used for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a medical condition - from basic wound care products to pacemakers, life-support machines and in vitro diagnostic reagents.

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Who is it for: For manufacturers, distributors and service organisations in the medical device industry.

Key Principles

Quality management specific to medical devices
Traceability and documentation throughout the lifecycle
Risk management in accordance with ISO 14971
Process validation and sterilisation control
Post-market surveillance and complaint handling

Certification Benefits

Access to European and global medical device markets

Compliance with EU MDR Regulation 2017/745

Improved product quality and safety

Reduced risk of product recalls

Enhanced confidence from regulatory authorities

Systematic supplier management

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Integration: ISO 13485 can be integrated with ISO 9001, while being specialised for the medical industry.

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