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Information for Manufacturers and Distributors
Medical device manufacturers are required to follow FDA’s Human Factors guidance and regulations to help ensure safe use of these devices.
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Quality System/Design Control Regulation
Medical Devices; Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Final Rule;
Quality System Regulation |
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Human Factors Implications of New GMP Rule; Overall Requirements of the
New Quality System Regulation |
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Design Control Guidance For Medical Device Manufacturers |
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Quality System Information for Certain Premarket Application Reviews;
Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff |
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FDA Human Factors Guidance
Medical Device Use-Safety: Incorporating Human Factors Engineering
into Risk Management |
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Human Factors Points to Consider for IDE Devices |
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Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices; Guidance for FDA Reviewers and Industry (see Verification and Validation Section) |
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FDA Recognized Standards
ISO 14971-1:2007 Medical Devices - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices |
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AAMI/ANSI HE74:2001 Human Factors Design Process for Medical Devices |
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IEC 60601-1-8, Ed. 1, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-8: General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: Alarm Systems - Requirements, Tests and Guidelines - General Requirements and Guidelines for Alarm Systems in Medical Equipment. |
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FDA Medical Device Labeling Information
Guidance on Medical Device Patient Labeling; Final Guidance
for Industry and FDA Reviewers |
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Checklist: Medical Device Patient Labeling |
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Write It Right: Recommendations for Developing User Instruction Manuals for Medical Devices used in Home Health Care |
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Labeling requirements from Device Advice |
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Updated October 14, 2008 |