What Is ISO 13485?

Understanding the standard

ISO 13485 sets out the requirements for a quality management system specific to the medical device industry — from design and development through to production, installation and servicing. It's closely aligned with regulatory frameworks such as the UK MDR, and is typically expected of any organisation in the medical device supply chain, not just manufacturers.

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Key Focus Areas

What ISO 13485 covers

Design & Development Controls

Formal controls over how devices are designed, verified and validated.

Risk Management

Managing product risk in line with ISO 14971 throughout the device lifecycle.

Regulatory Compliance & Traceability

Full traceability of components and processes, aligned to regulatory submission requirements.

Post-Market Surveillance

Structured monitoring and reporting once a device is on the market.

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How we get you certified

01

Gap Analysis

We assess your current position against ISO 13485 and scope exactly what's needed.

02

Documentation

We build the management system documentation around how your business actually operates.

03

Training

We train your team so the system is understood and owned, not just filed away.

04

Certification Audit

We support you through the external audit, and beyond into ongoing maintenance.

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