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ISO 14971 Estimating Probability of Occurrence of Harm

July 13, 2021 ISO 14971 Estimating Probability of Occurrence of Harm   Based on the aforesaid flexibility (see my earlier blog post) allowed by ISO 14971 (e.g., see the third paragraph of ISO/TR 24971 section 5.5.2) for how to estimate probability of occurrence of harm, one might employ a variety of probability expressions.  For example, […]

ISO 14971 Probability of Occurrence of Harm

July 12, 2021 ISO 14971 Probability of Occurrence of Harm   When tackling the estimation of probability of occurrence of harm during medical device risk management, I think it is important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach.  Instead, each manufacturer’s approach needs to be derived and appropriate based on the nature and complexity […]

FDA & ISO DMR/MDF vs. “Design Output”

April 1, 2019 FDA & ISO DMR/MDF vs. “Design Output” Remember that the DMR is intrinsically linked to the design control process.  The DMR is by formal definition a design output (see my preceding blog post).  It unequivocally lives and breathes in direct relationship to the design control process.  A properly-maintained DMR never becomes decoupled […]