ISO 13485:2016
Measurement, analysis and improvement – ISO 13485:2016

ISO 13485:2016 8.5.3: Preventive action

The organization identifies action to remove the causes of nonconformities that could occur, so they do not happen, in proportion to the effects the possible problems would have. A documented procedure sets the requirements for: identifying possible nonconformities and what causes them; deciding whether action is needed to stop them happening; planning, documenting and carrying out the action required, updating documentation where appropriate; checking that the action does not harm regulatory compliance or the device's safety and performance; and, where appropriate, reviewing whether the preventive action worked. Records are kept of any investigation and of the action taken.

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ISO 55001:2014 · 1 control

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