ISO 13485
Medical devices - Quality management systems
ISO 13485 is a compliance framework from International with 10 domains and 29 controls that map to 269 other frameworks. The largest domains are ISO 13485: Administrative Safeguards (6 controls), ISO 13485: Patient Data Protection (5 controls), ISO 13485: Technical Safeguards (5 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
Framework summaries on this platform are AI-assisted interpretations for educational and compliance planning purposes. They do not reproduce or replace the official standards. Refer to the authoritative source for the definitive text. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective organisations.
Framework Domains (10)
ISO 13485: Administrative Safeguards
Organizational security management (ISO 13485)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO13485-06 | Security management process and risk analysis |
| ISO13485-07 | Workforce security and clearance procedures |
| ISO13485-08 | Information access management |
| ISO13485-09 | Security awareness and training program |
| ISO13485-10 | Contingency planning for ePHI |
| ISO13485-11 | Business associate management |
ISO 13485: Organizational Requirements
Policies, procedures, and documentation (ISO 13485)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO13485-21 | Security and privacy policies |
| ISO13485-22 | Documentation and record retention |
| ISO13485-23 | Compliance evaluation and review |
| ISO13485-24 | Incident reporting procedures |
ISO 13485: Patient Data Protection
Safeguarding protected health information (ISO 13485)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO13485-01 | ePHI access controls and authorization |
| ISO13485-02 | ePHI encryption at rest and in transit |
| ISO13485-03 | Minimum necessary standard enforcement |
| ISO13485-04 | Patient data de-identification procedures |
| ISO13485-05 | Audit trail for ePHI access |
ISO 13485: Physical Safeguards
Physical security for systems with ePHI (ISO 13485)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO13485-17 | Facility access controls |
| ISO13485-18 | Workstation security and use policies |
| ISO13485-19 | Device and media controls |
| ISO13485-20 | Disposal and re-use procedures |
ISO 13485: Technical Safeguards
Technical measures for ePHI protection (ISO 13485)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO13485-12 | Unique user identification and authentication |
| ISO13485-13 | Automatic logoff and session management |
| ISO13485-14 | Audit controls and monitoring |
| ISO13485-15 | Integrity controls for ePHI |
| ISO13485-16 | Transmission security and encryption |
Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 8.5 | Control effectiveness review |
Management Responsibility
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 5.6 | Monitoring Audit Programme |
Measurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 8.3 | Statement of Applicability linkage |
Product Realisation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 7.5 | Threat assessment |
Resource Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 6.4 | Logging and Monitoring |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 13485, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-66
45%
13 controls mapped
Compare →MDS2 (Medical Device)
45%
13 controls mapped
Compare →MARS-E
45%
13 controls mapped
Compare →+ 266 more: ISO 27799 (45%), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements (41%)
See all 269 mapped frameworks ↓Maps to 269 other frameworks
What is ISO 13485 and who does it apply to?
ISO 13485 is a compliance framework from International with 10 domains and 29 controls. Medical devices - Quality management systems It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO 13485 actually require?
ISO 13485 has 29 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are ISO 13485: Administrative Safeguards (6 controls), ISO 13485: Patient Data Protection (5 controls), ISO 13485: Technical Safeguards (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 13485 do I already cover?
ISO 13485 maps to 269 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-66 (45% coverage), MDS2 (Medical Device) (45% coverage), MARS-E (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement ISO 13485?
Start your ISO 13485 compliance journey by running a self-assessment on our platform to identify your current compliance posture. Our AI advisory can answer specific questions about ISO 13485 requirements, and cross-framework mapping helps you leverage existing controls from other frameworks you may already comply with. Create a free account to access all 29 controls and track your progress.
Start Your Compliance Journey
Create a free account to run self-assessments, get AI advisory, and track your compliance progress across 686 frameworks.
Get Started Free →Free forever — no credit card required