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Quality System Compliance

Medical device enterprises shall establish and rigorously implement quality system regulations (QSR) in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820.

This is a mandatory legal requirement, which mainly covers the following modules:

Design Control

A systematic approach is required for product design and development. From defined design inputs (user needs, regulatory requirements, etc.) to outputs (drawings, engineering specifications, etc.), strict design reviews, design verification (to confirm outputs meet inputs) and design validation (to confirm products fit intended use) shall be performed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of finished devices.

Production Process Control

Standardized management shall be implemented throughout raw material procurement, processing, assembly, packaging and other links, including process validation, equipment calibration and maintenance and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP), to guarantee consistency and stable quality during production.

Supplier Management

Establish an effective supplier evaluation and management procedure to ensure purchased raw materials and services comply with established quality standards.

Corrective And Preventive Actions (CAPA) And Adverse Event Reporting

Establish a sound system to record and analyze adverse events, investigate the problems that occur, and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions to prevent the recurrence of similar problems.

Records And Document Control

All quality-related records (such as internal audit, management review, training records, test reports, etc.) and documents must be traceable, properly retained and subject to version control.

International Standards Reference

ISO 13485 can be referenced, yet FDA specifies multiple unique additional requirements.

1. Complaint Files (§820.35)

Complaint documentation shall incorporate detailed investigation records and subsequent follow-up information, exceeding the scope stipulated by ISO 13485.

2. Label Verification (§820.45)

Formal detailed procedures shall be documented to govern labeling and packaging activities covering label integrity verification, storage and repackaging controls, with more stringent specifications versus ISO 13485.

3. Integration with Other FDA Regulatory Programs (Beyond ISO 13485 Requirements)

Medical Device Reporting (MDR): 21 CFR Part 803

Unique Device Identification (UDI): 21 CFR Part 830

Alignment with MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Program)

4. Document Retention Period

Retention duration shall comply with US statutory provisions, which may differ from ISO 13485 specifications.

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