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ISO 13485:2016 — Medical Devices QMS

The international standard for quality management systems in the medical devices industry — demonstrating the ability to consistently provide safe, effective medical devices and related services.

By CAS ISO 13485:2016
ISO 13485:2016
MD QMS
What is Medical Devices Quality Management Systems?

ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a Quality Management System specific to the medical devices industry. It is used by manufacturers and related service providers throughout the supply chain to demonstrate their ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.

Who Is This For?

Medical device manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and service providers in the medical device supply chain. Required for CE marking (EU MDR), FDA registration, and many national health authority approvals.

Key Benefits
  • Required for medical device registration in many regulated markets
  • Prerequisite for CE marking under EU MDR and IVDR
  • Demonstrates compliance to customers and regulatory authorities
  • Internationally recognised by health authorities globally
  • Foundation for regulatory submissions and market access
  • Strengthens risk management and post-market surveillance processes
Certification Process
1
Application & Review
Submit your application. CAS reviews your organisation's scope, personnel, sites, and activities to prepare a detailed audit time calculation and formal commercial proposal.
2
Stage 1 — Document Review
On-site or remote review of your management system documentation, readiness assessment, and confirmation of Stage 2 audit scope and plan.
3
Stage 2 — On-site Audit
Full on-site audit of the implemented management system against the standard's requirements. Findings are reported; nonconformities must be closed before certification.
4
Certification Decision
CAS's independent certification committee reviews the audit findings and issues the certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
5
Surveillance & Recertification
Annual surveillance audits (~1/3 of initial audit time) maintain certification. Recertification audit (~2/3 of initial time) is conducted before certificate expiry to renew for a further 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ISO 13485 is specific to medical devices and has additional requirements relating to regulatory compliance, risk management, and sterile manufacturing. It is based on ISO 9001 principles but goes further.
Yes. EU MDR (2017/745) and IVDR (2017/746) require ISO 13485 certification as a prerequisite for CE marking of medical devices.
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