{"id":19188,"date":"2026-08-06T11:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=19188"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:45:10","slug":"design-and-development-of-medical-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/design-and-development-of-medical-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage the Design and Development of Medical Devices According to ISO 13485:2016"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19188\" class=\"elementor elementor-19188\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f87a739 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f87a739\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c88203 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c88203\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70828527 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70828527\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Manage the Design and Development of Medical Devices According to ISO 13485:2016<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e967f8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e967f8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc81ead e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bc81ead\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d65a22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76d65a22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the competitive USA medical device market, managing the design and development of medical devices isn\u2019t just about innovation\u2014it\u2019s about compliance, patient safety, and market approval. ISO 13485:2016 provides a globally recognized framework to ensure your product meets both customer needs and regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a startup developing your first prototype or an established manufacturer upgrading your portfolio, understanding and implementing ISO 13485:2016 design and development requirements can mean the difference between a smooth approval process and costly delays.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through how to manage the design and development of medical devices according to ISO 13485:2016, ensuring compliance while positioning your product for success in the US market.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f11d997 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f11d997\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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-->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365db96e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"365db96e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-663dc207 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"663dc207\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why ISO 13485:2016 Matters for Medical Device Design and Development\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e91381 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13e91381\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485:2016 is the international standard for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality Management Systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (QMS) specific to medical devices. For US manufacturers, it aligns closely with FDA requirements under <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 CFR Part 820<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a powerful tool for achieving both quality assurance and regulatory compliance.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Key benefits of aligning your design and development of medical devices with ISO 13485:2016 include:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk reduction by integrating risk management throughout the product lifecycle.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory readiness for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/us-fda-510k-qmsr-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Health Canada, and other global markets.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved product quality with a structured, documented approach.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer trust through demonstrated commitment to safety and performance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-187a4e2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"187a4e2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Approach to Managing the Design and Development of Medical Devices Under ISO 13485:2016\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-194ff5bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"194ff5bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard\u2019s Clause 7.3 lays out clear requirements for design and development. Here\u2019s how to manage the process effectively.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Establish a Design and Development Plan<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your journey starts with a detailed Design and Development Plan that outlines:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stages of development (concept, prototyping, verification, validation, transfer to production).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsibilities of each team member or department.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review checkpoints to ensure each stage meets defined objectives.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interfaces between different teams (R&amp;D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong plan keeps your project on track and ensures compliance is built into every stage\u2014not added as an afterthought.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Define and Document Design Inputs<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design inputs are the foundation of your product. These must be clear, measurable, and derived from:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer requirements and user needs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory requirements applicable to your device type in the USA.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk management considerations under ISO 14971.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance specifications for safety, functionality, and usability.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: Involve cross-functional teams early to capture requirements from engineering, quality, marketing, and regulatory perspectives.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Develop and Record Design Outputs<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your design outputs should meet all inputs and be verifiable against them. This includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product specifications.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software code (if applicable).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging, labeling, and IFUs (Instructions for Use).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documenting outputs in a way that allows traceability to inputs is essential for both ISO 13485 audits and FDA inspections.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Conduct Design Reviews at Defined Stages<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design reviews are formal checkpoints where the project team assesses:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with design inputs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress towards regulatory and market requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk mitigation effectiveness.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These reviews should involve independent participants (not just the project team) to ensure objectivity.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Perform Design Verification<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design verification confirms that your outputs meet the inputs. Common verification methods include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory testing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspection of components and assemblies.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical calculations and simulations.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: If your design input specifies a catheter must withstand 10 lbs of tensile force, verification would involve tensile testing to confirm compliance.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Carry Out Design Validation<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design validation ensures that the device meets user needs and intended use in real or simulated conditions. This often involves:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical evaluations.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usability studies.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field testing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validation must be performed on production-equivalent units and documented thoroughly for audit readiness.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Control Design Changes<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes are inevitable in medical device design and development. ISO 13485:2016 requires:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documenting the reason for change.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating the impact on risk, regulatory compliance, and other parts of the design.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining proper approvals before implementation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This disciplined approach prevents unintended consequences that could compromise safety or compliance.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Maintain a Design History File (DHF)<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the USA, the FDA mandates a Design History File for each medical device. ISO 13485:2016 supports this requirement by ensuring all design and development records are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traceable.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible for audits and inspections.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DHF is your proof that the device was developed according to approved processes and regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b26079 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"28b26079\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53dbedbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53dbedbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Pitfalls in Managing Medical Device Design and Development\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32555352 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32555352\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even experienced manufacturers can stumble. Watch out for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete documentation that leaves gaps in traceability.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping reviews or validations to save time\u2014leading to costly rework.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor change control resulting in compliance issues.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglecting risk management throughout the process.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing these pitfalls early saves time, money, and reputation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-644347db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"644347db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Practices for USA Medical Device Companies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5caf822a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5caf822a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For companies targeting the US market, consider these additional best practices:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA 21 CFR Part 820<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while implementing ISO 13485:2016 to streamline submissions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrate ISO 14971 risk management into every stage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage digital QMS tools for efficient document control, traceability, and audit readiness.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage regulatory consultants early to avoid last-minute surprises.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48df2a3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48df2a3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How We Can Help?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aca3853 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aca3853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Operon Strategist, we specialize in guiding USA-based medical device companies through the complexities of design and development under ISO 13485:2016. From creating compliant design plans to managing your DHF, we ensure your product is ready for both regulators and the market.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our services include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gap analysis and QMS implementation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design control documentation support<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk management integration.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory submission assistance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/us-fda-510k-qmsr-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/ukca-marking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UKCA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to take the next step?<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Operon Strategist today for expert <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485:2016<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> design and development consulting tailored to USA medical device companies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ecb9f8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5ecb9f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3197f108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3197f108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ's<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4871515d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4871515d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1210\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1210\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the purpose of design and development under ISO 13485:2016 <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1210\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b64a00b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b64a00b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-419edfe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"419edfe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The purpose of design and development under ISO 13485:2016 is to ensure that medical devices are designed systematically to meet user needs, regulatory requirements, and intended performance while maintaining product safety, quality, and effectiveness throughout the development process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1211\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1211\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the key stages of the design and development process in ISO 13485:2016? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1211\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5172a8b0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5172a8b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c42fdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69c42fdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The key stages include design planning, design inputs, design outputs, design review, design verification, design validation, design transfer, design changes, and maintaining a Design and Development File (DHF) with documented records for each stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1212\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1212\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is risk management required during medical device design and development? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1212\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12feeca9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12feeca9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c264179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c264179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. ISO 13485:2016 requires manufacturers to incorporate risk management throughout the design and development process. This is typically performed in accordance with ISO 14971 to identify, evaluate, control, and monitor risks associated with the medical device.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1213\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1213\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is design validation important under ISO 13485:2016? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1213\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119e6061 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"119e6061\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f0d3cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44f0d3cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Design validation confirms that the final medical device meets its intended use and user needs under actual or simulated conditions. 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