ISO 13485 AWARENESS TRAINING

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General Introduction to ISO 13485

ISO 13485 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) for organizations involved in manufacturing, trading, distribution, and services related to medical devices.

The standard strongly focuses on safety, product efficacy, risk control throughout the medical device lifecycle, and compliance with regulatory requirements of various markets (EU, Canada, Japan, etc.).

Properly understanding and applying ISO 13485 helps enterprises:

Enhance product quality & safety
Complete regulatory documentation for market authorization
Increase credibility with customers & global partners
Build a solid foundation for manufacturing, importing, and distributing medical devices

Objectives of ISO 13485 Awareness Training

This course is designed to help participants:

1. Understand the nature and scope of ISO 13485

Significance of the standard in the medical device industry
Relationship with ISO 9001 and related regulatory requirements

2. Grasp the structure and requirements of each clause

Risk-based thinking
Document & record management
Design & development control
Supplier management
Production, traceability
Measuring equipment control
Post-market surveillance & incident reporting

3. Know how to apply in business practice

Minimum requirements for establishing QMS
Common errors in ISO 13485 assessment
Preparation for certification assessment

4. Create foundation for system implementation or internal audit

Training Program Content

The program can be customized by sector: manufacturing — import — distribution — repair — medical device technical services.

1. General Introduction

Overview of medical device industry and regulatory requirements
Purpose & benefits of ISO 13485
Scope of application

2. Systems Thinking & Risk-Based Approach

QMS concept in medical devices
Risk management
Product lifecycle integration

3. ISO 13485:2016 Requirements by Clause Structure

Clause 4: Quality Management System
Clause 5: Management Responsibility
Clause 6: Resource Management
Clause 7: Product Realization
- Design & Development
- Purchasing & Supplier Control
- Production & Environmental Control
- Packaging, Preservation, Transportation
Clause 8: Measurement — Analysis — Improvement

4. Documentation and Records per ISO 13485