ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems

ISO 13485 : 2016 Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems

What Is ISO 13485 Certification?

ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements.

It is applicable to all manufacturers and providers of medical devices, component manufacturers, contract service providers and distributors of medical devices.

An organization can be involved in one or more stages of the life-cycle, including design and development, production, storage and distribution, installation, or servicing of a medical device and design and development or provision of associated activities (e.g. technical support).

ISO 13485 can also be used by suppliers or external parties that provide products, including quality management system-related services to such organizations.

Benefits of ISO 13485 Certification

Legal Compliance

Demonstrate your management system complies with the international standard

Improve Brand Image

Build trust and brand integrity by providing assurance that your management system qualifies the requirements of the international standard

Customer Satisfaction

Ensure customer satisfaction by assessing customer needs and expectations and striving to meet them

Improve Processes

Identify and eliminate waste within and between processes, reduce errors, and avoid rework

Competitive Advantage

Market your products and services more efficiently and enjoy the competitive advantage that comes with meeting the set standards

Better Employee Engagement

The more your employees understand their roles in delivering quality products and services, the more engaged they are.

Take a Deep Dive Into ISO 13485 Certification

Looking to implement an ISO 13485 Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems but not sure where to start? Take a look at our ISO 13485 guide here. The free guide will give you a great insight into this certification. +

Steps to ISO 13485 Certification

Step - 1
Application

Application for ISO 13485 : 2016 certification from new (Fresh) client and existing client.

Step - 2
Offer Submission

After understanding your business, we create an offer that helps you to attain ISO 13485 : 2016 Certification without hassles.

Step - 3
Offer Acceptance

Acceptance of Offer by client and Confirmation of agreement by both client organization and IRQS.

Step - 4
Certification Audit

Conduct of Initial Certification audit – (Stage 1 + Stage 2) for new (Fresh) clients / Re-Certification audit (For existing clients).

Step - 5
Approval

Issuance of the “Certificate of approval” on successful completion of the initial / Re-certification audit process.

Step - 6
Surveillance

Surveillance audits are undertaken annually to ensure that compliance to the chosen Standard(s) is maintained throughout the three-year certification cycle.

Step - 7
Recertification

The recertification audit process is to be initiated 3 months prior to the expiry of the certificate.

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Client Case Study

Implementing ISO 13485:2016 can help ensure that your customers get high-quality products and services consistently. The following ISO 13485 case studies offer a look at the difference ISO 13485 made for organizations in terms of customer satisfaction, overall process efficiency and revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get ISO 13485 certificate?

The ISO 13485 certification is not for an individual and it is attainable by an organization dealing with the production of medical device and accessories. The systematic steps of getting the ISO certificate are convenient to follow if you have the right information about the framework, compliance and auditing requirements. Firstly, it is ideal to conduct an internal audit to recognize the gaps and shortcomings. If your organization is prepared for the professional third-party audit, you can apply and submit certification request. On a successful completion of audit and satisfactory reports, you get the certificate, issued by the standardization body.

Who needs ISO 13485 certification?

The norms of the certification, ISO 13485 was developed to facilitate and strengthen the operations and quality of medical device manufacturers. The framework helps construct a QMS or quality management system and maintain the effectiveness of the operational process. Thus, the certification is critical for any organization related to the sector of medical device or equipment production. It increased the brand value and creates a credible brand image for better operations in the professional sect.

What are the requirements of ISO 13485?

The key elements of ISO 13485 framework include a robust quality management system in the organization, a responsible and efficient maintenance system, optimal resource management for efficient management, product planning and realization, and lastly, performance measurement and analysis. These are requisites of attaining a satisfactory audit report, thereby attaining the certification from the ISO body. These are parts of developing the robust QMS in the organization and facilitating the production quality.

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ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Foundations

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