Understanding ISO 14971 Medical Device Risk Management
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Medical device companies must have established risk management processes that comply with ISO 14971.
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Medical device companies must have established risk management processes that comply with ISO 14971.
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It’s tempting to attribute the increased profile now given to occupational health and safety (OH&S) to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Change of any kind often requires a catalyst. This is particularly true in a business environment where the rule of thumb is to do things the way they’ve always been done.
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Life science organizations depend on quality management systems (QMS) to improve products, minimize risks, ensure patient safety, and support regulatory compliance.
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As of 2023, more than 27,000 medical device QMS certificates have been issued worldwide, providing confidence in medical devices.
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