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ISO 13485 Is Improving the Quality of Medical Devices

Based on ISO 9001, this QMS standard is due to be published early 2016

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Wed, 11/11/2015 - 14:44
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(ISO: Geneva) -- A standard for quality management systems specific to the medical devices industry is under review and has just moved a step closer to completion.

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We take it for granted that devices used in hospitals or medical centers are of high quality and up to scratch, but for manufacturers, the risks of getting it wrong are significant. ISO 13485—“Medical devices—Quality management systems—Requirements for regulatory purposes,” enables manufacturers to clearly demonstrate their compliance to quality and regulatory requirements, providing confidence to consumers and professionals worldwide.

The document is currently under review and has just reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, where ISO member countries have two months to form a national position and vote.

Wil Vargas, secretary of ISO/TC 210, the technical committee responsible for the revision, said the standard is based on ISO 9001 for quality management systems, but with requirements specific to the medical devices industry.

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