ISO 13485 is an international standard entitled "Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements". It sets forth requirements for quality management systems for organizations that design, develop, manufacture, and supply medical devices
The purpose of ISO 13485 is to help medical device manufacturers and suppliers establish effective quality management systems to ensure their products comply with applicable regulations and customer requirements. This standard emphasizes product safety and performance and requires organizations to implement a range of quality management measures throughout the production process, including design control, process control, record keeping, auditing, and verification
By adhering to the ISO 13485 standard, medical device manufacturers can establish a structured quality management system, thereby improving product quality and safety and reducing defects and risks. Furthermore, organizations compliant with the ISO 13485 standard can enhance customer confidence, expand market competitiveness, and meet regulatory requirements, thus obtaining compliance certification
It is important to note that ISO 13485 is a quality management system standard specifically for the medical device industry, and it differs from the ISO 9001 quality management system standard. ISO 13485 focuses more on the specific requirements and regulatory requirements of medical devices, and provides guidance more tailored to the medical device industry for related design, development, monitoring, verification, and validation processes