- Date: October 04, 2010
- Source: www.ghtf.org
Abstract:This document is intended to assist medical device manufacturers with the integration of a risk management system or risk management principles and activities into their existing quality management system by providing practical explanations and examples.
A basic understanding of quality management system requirements and a basic knowledge of quality management system terminology are assumed in this guidance document.
This document is based on general principles of a quality management system and general principles of a risk management system and not on any particular standard or regulatory requirement.
This document also:
- Has general applicability to quality management systems for manufacturers providing medical devices;
- Discusses risk management related to medical device safety, rather than financial or other business risks;
- Does not suggest a particular method of implementation; and
- Does not include requirements to be used as the basis of regulatory inspection or certification assessment activities