Abstract |
This manual covers requirements of the Quality System regulation that manufacturers of medical devices must consider when they design devices, or when they manufacture, contract manufacture, remanufacture, process, repack, or relabel finished medical devices intended to be commercially distributed. The manual contains articles that explain the various good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements such as design control, process validation, calibration, device master records, component control, etc., along with related topics such as labeling. It also contains examples of forms, procedures, decals, etc. Manufacturers may use this guidance when developing their quality system. The manual incorporates changes required by the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and the Medical Device Amendments of 1992. This manual is an update of HHS publication FDA 91-4179, 'Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practices Manual. Fifth Edition.' This manual is used in the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance (DSMA) medical device workshops. |