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ISO 13485:2016 - Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems - Requirements For Regulatory Purposes

This course provides a comprehensive and structured understanding of ISO 13485:2016, the internationally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems in the medical device industry. Designed for quality professionals, regulatory affairs specialists, and anyone involved in the design, manufacture, or oversight of medical devices, the course takes learners on a complete journey through the standard — from its foundational principles and management responsibilities to product realization, operational controls, and measurement and improvement activities. Through a combination of structured lessons, practical exercises, quizzes, and assignments, learners will gain the knowledge and confidence to establish.

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Course content scripted and expert-validated by:
Dr. Samundeeswari, Atonu Dutta

51 Lessons

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Course Introduction

Master ISO 13485:2016 requirements to build and maintain a compliant medical device QMS.

Module 1: Purpose & Structure of the Standard

Learn the purpose, structure, and key terminology of ISO 13485:2016 to build a strong QMS foundation.

Module 2: QMS Principles

Explore the core QMS principles that underpin process management, risk-based thinking, and continual improvement.

Module 2A: The Core QMS Principles

Understand how the process approach, risk-based thinking, and PDCA cycle drive an effective QMS.

Module 2B: Process Approach

Learn how the process approach defines, connects, and monitors processes for consistent QMS performance.

Module 2C: Risk- Based Decision Making

Learn how to identify, evaluate, and manage QMS risks using structured risk-based decision making.

Module 2D: Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle

Understand how the PDCA cycle supports structured thinking and continual improvement across the QMS.

Module 2: Quizzes

Module 3: Control of Documents and Records

Learn how to effectively manage and control documents and records to maintain QMS compliance.

Module 3A: Document

Understand what documents are, their types, core principles, lifecycle, retention, and key QMS documents like the quality manual and medical device file.

Module 3B: Introduction and Principles of Records

Understand what records are, their types, control principles, and how long they must be retained in a QMS.

Module 3C: Change Control

Learn how to manage, evaluate, and implement changes effectively within a compliant QMS framework.

Module 3: Quizzes

Module 4: Role of Management

Explore how management commitment, quality objectives, and management review drive a compliant QMS.

Module 4A: Management Commitment

Understand management's responsibilities and how a quality policy anchors QMS commitment and direction.

Module 4B: Quality Objectives

Learn how quality objectives are defined, deployed, and monitored to drive QMS performance.

Module 4C: Management Review

Understand how management review evaluates QMS performance and drives informed decision making.

Module 4: Quizzes

Module 5: Resource Management

Learn how effective management of resources, people, infrastructure, and work environment supports QMS compliance.

Module 5A: Resources

Understand the types of resources required to establish and maintain an effective QMS.

Module 5B: Human Resources

Learn how to manage workforce competence through structured training, delivery, and risk-based evaluation.

Module 5C: Infrastructure

Understand what infrastructure includes and how its adequacy supports compliant medical device operations.

Module 5D: Work Environment

Learn how to monitor and control the work environment to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Module 5: Quizzes

Module 6: Product Realization

Explore how production planning, customer processes, design, and purchasing ensure compliant product realization.

Module 6A: Production Planning

Learn what goes into production planning and how risk management supports compliant product realization.

Module 6B: Customer Processes

Understand how customer communication, input collection, and contract review support compliant customer processes.

Module 6C: Design and Development

Learn the end-to-end design and development process, from planning and inputs to validation and change control.

Module 6D: Purchasing Process

Learn how to manage suppliers and purchasing activities to ensure the quality of externally sourced products.

Module 6: Quizzes

Module 7: Product Realization - 2

Explore production control, validation, traceability, and equipment management for compliant product realization.

Module 7A: Production Process

Learn how production processes are controlled, and how installation and servicing activities are managed.

Module 7B: Process Validation

Understand when and how to validate processes, including validation approaches, sequences, and software validation.

Module 7C: Identification and Traceability

Learn how product identification and traceability are maintained throughout the medical device lifecycle.

Module 7D: Customer Property

Understand what customer property is and how organizations are required to identify and protect it.

Module 7E: Product Preservation

Learn how product integrity is maintained through controlled handling, storage, and transport activities.

Module 7F: Control of Measuring and Monitoring Equipment

Understand how measuring and monitoring equipment is calibrated, verified, and protected to ensure accurate results.

Module 7: Quizzes

Module 8: Measurement and Analysis

Learn how measurement, analysis, and improvement activities ensure a compliant and continuously improving QMS.

Module 8A: Complaint Handling

Understand how to establish and manage a structured complaint handling process for medical devices.

Module 8B: Regulatory Reporting

Learn what events must be reported to regulatory authorities and when reporting obligations are triggered.

Module 8C: Internal Audit

Understand the purpose, structure, and key stages of conducting effective internal QMS audits.

Module 8D: Process Monitoring

Learn how to measure and monitor processes using defined indicators to evaluate QMS performance.

Module 8E: Product Monitoring

Understand how and when to monitor products across production stages using sampling and traceability practices.

Module 8F: Control of Non-Conforming Product

Learn how to identify, manage, and disposition non-conforming products both before and after delivery.

Module 8G: Data Analysis

Learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret QMS data using structured and statistical analysis methods.

Module 8H: Corrective and Preventive Action

Understand how root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions drive sustainable QMS improvement.

Module 8: Quizzes

Course Summary

A complete walkthrough of ISO 13485:2016 — from QMS foundations to product realization and continual improvement.