Handbook of Medical Devices Standards by AptSkill
Handbook of Medical Devices Standards by AptSkill
1. ISO 13485
- Title: Medical devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory
purposes
- Description: Specifies the requirements for a quality management system in the
design and production of medical devices.
- Application: Ensures compliance with regulatory standards in the manufacturing and
distribution of medical devices.
2. ISO 14971
- Title: Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices
- Description: Provides a framework for identifying, evaluating, and managing risks
associated with medical devices throughout their lifecycle.
- Application: Ensures systematic risk assessment and management in the
development and post-market phases.
3. ISO 15223-1
- Title: Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and
information to be supplied
- Description: Specifies symbols and labels to convey essential information on medical
device labels.
- Application: Ensures clear and standardized communication of information on
medical devices.
4. ISO 10993-1
- Title: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within
a risk management process
- Description: Guides the biological evaluation of medical devices to assess potential
risks to human health.
- Application: Ensures the safety of medical devices by assessing their biological
impact on patients.
5. ISO 14644
- Title: Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
- Description: Establishes cleanliness and contamination control standards for
cleanrooms in various industries, including medical device manufacturing.
- Application: Ensures controlled environments to prevent contamination during the
production of medical devices.
6. ISO 11737
- Title: Sterilization of medical devices – Microbiological methods
- Description: Outlines methods for assessing the microbial contamination of medical
devices.
- Application: Ensures effective sterilization processes to maintain device sterility.
7. ISO 11607
- Title: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
- Description: Sets requirements for the packaging of sterile medical devices.
- Application: Ensures the integrity and sterility of medical devices throughout the
distribution chain.
8. ISO 20417
- Title: Medical devices – Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
- Description: Specifies requirements for information provided by the manufacturer for
medical devices.
- Application: Ensures comprehensive and accurate information is available for users
and regulators.
12. EN 556-1
- Title: Sterilization of medical devices – Requirements for medical devices to be
designated "STERILE" – Part 1: Requirements for terminally sterilized medical devices
- Description: Specifies requirements for labeling medical devices as "STERILE" after
terminal sterilization.
- Application: Ensures proper labeling of terminally sterilized medical devices.