Table 2.
Example of some of the quality management system established in the industry to control the quality, reproducibility and safety of the medical product used for human
| Program | Definition | Examples | Standard in academic setting | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | A quality system to control reliability, uniformity, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of the processes related to products in development for human or animal health | US: 21CFR58 EU: Directive 2004/10/EC EU: Directive 2004/9/EC |
No | 26 |
| GMP | Quality assurance and testing guidelines for the manufacture of products related to the health and safety of human to ensure batch to batch consistently, quality, and safety | National regulatory agencies | No | 27 |
| ISO 17025 | The main ISO standard used by testing and calibration laboratories to ensure valid results | Several, multidisciplinary accreditation bodies are involved depends on the countries | No | 28 |
| QSR or ISO 13485 | The quality system mandate for all medical device manufacturers in the USA or EU to ensure safety and performance | US: 21 CFR Part 820 EU: ISO 13485 |
No | 29–30 |