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FDA
CDRH
FDA-2022-D-0795
Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality Management System Software
FINAL NEW Quality Management
FDA final guidance (Feb 2026) on risk-based assurance for software used in medical device production and quality management systems. Supersedes the September 24, 2025 version, with the title updated from "Quality System Software" to "Quality Management System Software" to align with the QMSR (21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485:2016 harmonization effective February 2, 2026). Replaces Section 6 of the 2002 GPSV. Does NOT apply to SaMD/SiMD.
Published: 2026-02-03
FDA
CDRH
21 CFR Part 820
Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) — 21 CFR Part 820
PUBLISHED NEW Quality Management
The FDA's Quality Management System Regulation establishes comprehensive good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements for medical device manufacturing. Through the final rule effective February 2, 2026, the QMSR incorporates by reference ISO 13485:2016, aligning FDA requirements with international quality management standards. The regulation covers design and development controls (equivalent to 21 CFR 820.30), manufacturing operations, documentation, and management oversight across the entire device lifecycle. Key requirements include design input and output specifications, design review and verification, design validation, design transfer, and identification and implementation of design changes. The QMSR serves as a foundational regulatory framework for simultaneous FDA and Japanese approval pathways, establishing baseline quality system compliance expectations for manufacturers seeking marketing authorization in multiple regions. Compliance with these requirements demonstrates commitment to systematic quality assurance throughout device development and commercialization.
Published: 2024-02-02
CEN/
CENELEC
EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021
EN ISO 13485:2016/A11:2021 Medical devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes
PUBLISHED NEW Quality Management
This harmonized standard under EU MDR establishes comprehensive requirements for quality management systems in medical device manufacturing and distribution. Manufacturers should implement systematic quality procedures covering the entire device lifecycle, from design and development through production, installation, and post-market surveillance activities. The standard requires organizations to establish documented procedures, maintain traceability, implement change controls, and conduct management review to demonstrate regulatory compliance. Risk-based approaches must be applied to manufacturing processes, supplier management, and complaint handling. The requirements apply to all medical device manufacturers seeking CE marking in the European Union. This amendment incorporates multiple corrigenda and was published in the EU Official Journal via Decision 2022/6.
Published: 2022-01-04
EU
MDCG
MDCG 2021-13 rev.1
Questions and answers on obligations and related rules for the registration in EUDAMED of actors other than manufacturers, authorised representatives and importers subject to the obligations of Article 31 MDR and Article 28 IVDR
PUBLISHED NEW Quality Management
MDCG 2021-13 rev.1 — Questions and answers on obligations and related rules for the registration in EUDAMED of actors other than manufacturers, authorised representatives and importers subject to the obligations of Article 31 MDR and Article 28 IVDR — (July 2021)
Published: 2021-07-01
AAMI
TIR
AAMI TIR102:2019
U.S. FDA 21 CFR mapping to the applicable regulatory requirement references in ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management Systems
PUBLISHED NEW Quality Management
Technical information report providing a mapping of US FDA 21 CFR 820 requirements to the regulatory requirement references in ISO 13485:2016. Developed by AAMI QM/WG 01 to help US industry identify applicable regulatory requirements through an ISO 13485 quality management system.
Published: 2019-08-30
JIS
Std
JISQ13485
JIS Q 13485:2018 Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements for regulatory purposes (equivalent to ISO 13485:2016)
PUBLISHED NEW Quality Management
This JIS standard specifies quality management system (QMS) requirements for medical devices across their entire lifecycle, from design and development through manufacturing, storage, distribution, installation, servicing, and disposal, corresponding to ISO 13485:2016. The document establishes the foundational QMS framework required for medical device manufacturers to obtain manufacturing and sales licenses and manufacturing registration under Japan's Pharmaceutical Affairs Law (Yakuhin Kikai Hou). Manufacturers must establish documented procedures for design control, risk management, supplier management, production and process controls, verification and validation, nonconforming product management, corrective and preventive actions, and post-market surveillance. The standard emphasizes management responsibility, resource provision, competence and training, and management review to ensure consistent product quality and safety. Organizations must maintain traceability, manage changes, and implement effective management of product recalls. This QMS standard serves as the regulatory foundation integrating all other technical standards (IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 62366-1) into a coordinated governance structure.
Published: 2018-04-20
ISO
ISO 13485:2016
Medical devices — Quality management systems — Requirements for regulatory purposes
PUBLISHED NEW Quality Management
Specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services.
Published: 2016-03-01