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The Comprehensive ISO 14971 Handbook
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What is ISO 14971, and why it's important?
ISO 14971 is the international standard for risk management of medical devices. It provides a systematic framework for identifying hazards, estimating and evaluating risks, implementing risk control measures, and monitoring the effectiveness of those measures throughout the medical device lifecycle.
Risk management in medical devices is crucial because it directly impacts patient safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. Without a robust risk management process, manufacturers face challenges such as product recalls, regulatory penalties, and increased liability.
This whitepaper will explore:
- Identify hazards and evaluate risks to satisfy core regulatory compliance requirements.
- Implement risk controls and assess residual risk acceptability across all product phases.
- Enforce end-to-end traceability linking risks directly to system requirements and testing.
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ISO 14971 is the international standard for medical device risk management. It provides a framework to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement controls throughout the product lifecycle to ensure patient safety and global regulatory compliance.
ISO 14971 specifically addresses risk analysis, evaluation, control, and monitoring for devices. ISO 13485 establishes overall Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Both standards complement each other to maintain product quality and compliance.
FDA incorporates risk management into design controls. EU MDR demands continuous risk evaluation linked to clinical data and post-market surveillance. ISO 14971 alignment helps fulfill both frameworks for worldwide market access.
Visure ALM provides automated hazard analysis, live end-to-end traceability across requirements and tests, built-in templates (FMEA, FTA), and AI assistance. This ensures real-time compliance, reduces manual errors, and simplifies regulatory audits.