ISO 13485

ISO 13485:2016

Medical Devices Quality Management Systems

A sector-specific quality-management standard for organizations involved in the lifecycle of medical devices and related services.

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Who this standard can apply to

Medical-device manufacturers
Design and development organizations
Medical-device suppliers
Installation and servicing organizations
External parties supporting medical-device QMS activities

Typical areas reviewed

Regulatory-focused QMS controls
Design and development controls
Risk-related process controls
Traceability and validation
Complaint, corrective-action and record controls

Certification pathway

Application & Scope

Confirm the organization, sites, activities, requested standard and intended certification scope.

Document Review

Review relevant policies, procedures, records, objectives and management-system evidence.

Assessment / Audit

Evaluate implementation and objective evidence against the applicable requirements and approved arrangement.

Findings & Corrective Action

Where findings are identified, corrective action and supporting evidence are reviewed before closure.

Decision & Status

A defined decision is recorded with scope, validity and any applicable conditions or limitations.

Surveillance & Renewal

Ongoing status, surveillance and renewal requirements are managed according to the applicable certification arrangement.

Scope & Transparency

Certification, where offered, applies only to the defined management-system scope and responsible certification arrangement. It does not mean that ISO itself has certified or endorsed the organization.