Safe medical devices thanks to ISO 13485
10/2/2023
In the medical device industry, safety and quality are critical. The regulatory requirements for a medical device are therefore very strict and complex at every step of its life cycle. This is why a quality management system for medical devices was developed: ISO 13485.
Covering everything from plasters, sterile gauze, and dental chairs to pacemakers, implants, heart-lung machines, and beyond, the list of medical devices is very long. And all manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of these products and devices must comply with the international ISO 13485 medical devices standard. In doing so, they demonstrate their compliance with European regulations.
ISO 13485 was developed for organisations that design, manufacture, install and/or maintain medical devices. A medical device is any product used in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and medical conditions.
Internal and external parties, such as certification bodies, can also use the standard in their auditing processes.
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In addition to the ISO 13485 quality management standard, there are many other standards for the medical device industry, such as:
Would you like to discover the various standards developed for medical devices? Check out our overview of the most important ones.
