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IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes

International
v2015 (Ed 1.1)
8 domains
33 controls

IEC 62304 defines the lifecycle requirements for the development and maintenance of medical device software. It specifies processes, activities, and tasks for each stage of the software lifecycle including planning, requirements analysis, architectural design, detailed design, unit implementation, integration testing, system testing, release, and maintenance. Software safety classification (Class A, B, C) determines the rigor of required activities.

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IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 33 controls that map to 206 other frameworks. The largest domains are Clause 5 - Software Development Process (8 controls), Clause 9 - Software Problem Resolution Process (8 controls), Clause 4 - General Requirements (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (8)

Clause 4 - General Requirements

4 controls

Quality management system, risk management, and software safety classification

Controls in the Clause 4 - General Requirements domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes4 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-4.1Quality Management System
IEC62304-4.2Risk Management
IEC62304-4.3Software Safety Classification
IEC62304-4.4Legacy Software

Clause 5 - Software Development Process

8 controls

Complete software development lifecycle from planning through release

Controls in the Clause 5 - Software Development Process domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes8 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-5.1Software Development Planning
IEC62304-5.2Software Requirements Analysis
IEC62304-5.3Software Architectural Design
IEC62304-5.4Software Detailed Design
IEC62304-5.5Software Unit Implementation and Verification
IEC62304-5.6Software Integration and Testing
IEC62304-5.7Software System Testing
IEC62304-5.8Software Release

Clause 6 - Software Maintenance Process

3 controls

Post-market software maintenance, modification, and re-release activities

Controls in the Clause 6 - Software Maintenance Process domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes3 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-6.1Software Maintenance Plan
IEC62304-6.2Problem and Modification Analysis
IEC62304-6.3Modification Implementation

Clause 7 - Software Risk Management Process

4 controls

Risk management activities specific to software for medical devices

Controls in the Clause 7 - Software Risk Management Process domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes4 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-7.1Risk Analysis of Software Contributing to Hazardous Situations
IEC62304-7.2Risk Control Measures
IEC62304-7.3Verification of Risk Control Measures
IEC62304-7.4Risk Management of Software Changes

Clause 8 - Software Configuration Management Process

3 controls

Configuration identification, change control, and status accounting

Controls in the Clause 8 - Software Configuration Management Process domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes3 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-8.1Configuration Identification
IEC62304-8.2Change Control
IEC62304-8.3Configuration Status Accounting

Clause 9 - Software Problem Resolution Process

8 controls

Detection, reporting, evaluation, and resolution of software problems

Controls in the Clause 9 - Software Problem Resolution Process domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes8 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-9.1Prepare Problem Reports
IEC62304-9.2Investigate the Problem
IEC62304-9.3Advise Relevant Parties
IEC62304-9.4Use Change Control Process
IEC62304-9.5Maintain Records
IEC62304-9.6Analyze Problems for Trends
IEC62304-9.7Verify Software Problem Resolution
IEC62304-9.8Test Documentation

Planning

2 controls
Controls in the Planning domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes2 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-5.1.1Software Development Plan
IEC62304-5.1.6SOUP Identification

Problem Resolution

1 controls
Controls in the Problem Resolution domain of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes1 controls
CodeTitle
IEC62304-9Software Problem Resolution Process

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes, you already cover:

Maps to 206 other frameworks

33 total controls
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
9 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
27%
24%
MTCS (Singapore)
8 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
24%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
8 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
24%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
8 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
24%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
21%
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
21%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
21%
21%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
21%
South Korea ISMS-P
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
21%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
21%
NIST SP 800-146
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
21%
NIST SP 800-145
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
21%
NIST SP 800-144
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
21%
ISMAP (Japan)
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
21%
ISO 19011
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
21%
ISO 27017
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
21%
NIST SP 800-190
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
21%
ISO 27018
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
21%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
21%
PSD2 SCA
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
18%
OSFI B-13
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
18%
Open Banking Security
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
18%
O-RAN WG11 Security Specification
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
Monetary Authority of Singapore Technology Risk Management Guidelines
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
18%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
18%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
18%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
PCI P2PE
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
18%
PCI SSF
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
18%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
18%
PCI PIN Security
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
18%
ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
18%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
18%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
18%
ISO 22320:2018
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
18%
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
18%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
6 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
18%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
18%
SASB Standards
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
15%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
NIST Privacy Framework
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
NERC CIP
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
IEEE 1686
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
API 1164
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
ISO 27019
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
IEC 62443
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
NIST SP 1800-32
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO 56002
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
SOC 2
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
NIST SP 800-39
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
NIST SP 800-37
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
NIST SP 800-30
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
Aged Care Quality Standards 2019 (repealed edition)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
ISO 27005
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
12%
ISO 31000
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
PCI DSS 4.0
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
ISO 30401
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO 37001
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO 37301
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ITIL 4
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO 20000-1
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO 55001
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO 9001
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
UK AI Regulation Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) - NAIC Model Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
OECD AI Principles
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
OCC Heightened Standards (12 CFR Part 30, Appendix D)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Lloyd's of London Cyber Insurance Requirements and Underwriting Standards
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Japan AI Guidelines
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
IRM Enterprise Risk Management Framework (Institute of Risk Management)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
IEEE 7000
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
APRA CPS 234
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Singapore AI Governance Framework
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Solvency II
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
WCAG 2.2
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UK Gambling Commission - Cyber Resilience Requirements
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - E-Commerce Chapter
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UK Bribery Act 2010
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
SLSA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
SIG (Shared Assessments)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
PTES
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
OWASP SAMM
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
OWASP MASVS
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
OpenSSF Scorecard
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (Australia)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-92
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-88
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-63-4
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-61
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-137
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-123
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
MITRE ATT&CK
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
South Korea PIPA
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
COBIT 2019
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
9%
ISO 31000:2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
FedRAMP High
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
FedRAMP Moderate
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
ISO 27043
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22739:2024 - Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Vocabulary
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
UK Open Banking Standard
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO/SAE 21434
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Oman National Cybersecurity Framework
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO 45001
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 22000
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 22000:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 10007:2017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 13485
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 13485:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 9001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%

What is IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes and who does it apply to?

IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes is a compliance framework from International with 8 domains and 33 controls. IEC 62304 defines the lifecycle requirements for the development and maintenance of medical device software. It specifies processes, activities, and tasks for each stage of the software lifecycle including planning, requirements analysis, architectural design, detailed design, unit implementation, integration testing, system testing, release, and maintenance. Software safety classification (Class A, B, C) determines the rigor of required activities. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes actually require?

IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes has 33 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Clause 5 - Software Development Process (8 controls), Clause 9 - Software Problem Resolution Process (8 controls), Clause 4 - General Requirements (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes do I already cover?

IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes maps to 206 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System (27% coverage), NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security (24% coverage), MTCS (Singapore) (24% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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