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Quality control processes

Operations & Supply Chain · 20 min

Quality control (QC) for medical devices is not optional — it's mandated by ISO 13485 and MDR. A QC process includes: incoming inspection, in-process testing, final product testing, and post-market surveillance. Every test must be documented with traceable records.

Key Takeaways

  • QC is mandatory for medical devices — not optional.
  • 3 stages: incoming, in-process, final product.
  • Every test needs documented, traceable records.
  • Device History Record (DHR) per unit is required.