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ISO 13485 — Medical Devices

The internationally recognized quality management standard for organizations involved in the design, production, and servicing of medical devices.

What It Is

Quality management built for medical devices

ISO 13485 sets out requirements for a Quality Management System specific to the medical device industry — covering design and development, production, installation, and servicing, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and risk management across the product lifecycle.

It's closely aligned with regulatory requirements in many markets, making it a common step toward regulatory approval for medical device manufacturers.

Quick Facts
Category
Medical Devices
Current version
ISO 13485:2016
Certificate validity
3 years
Surveillance visits
Annual
Who Needs It

Is ISO 13485 right for you?

Typical Fit

Manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers involved anywhere in the medical device lifecycle — design, production, distribution, installation, or servicing.

Key Benefits

What certification gives you

Supports regulatory approval

Aligns closely with requirements in multiple markets.

Structured lifecycle risk management

Risk is managed from design through to servicing.

Stronger traceability

Clear tracking of components and processes throughout.

Builds healthcare trust

A recognized mark of quality for clinical and regulatory partners.

Recognized industry baseline

The standard most medical device buyers expect to see.

Eases market entry

Smooths the path into new international medical markets.

Getting Certified

How the process works

The same straightforward path applies across every standard we certify.

1

Gap review & scoping

2

Build your management system

3

Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit

4

Certificate issued

See the Full Certification Process

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