170 – The #1 Secret to Understanding ISO 13485 (You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner)

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January 8, 2025

170 – The #1 Secret to Understanding ISO 13485 (You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner)

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By viewing ISO 13485 through the lens of interconnected Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycles, Subhi offers a fresh perspective that simplifies the implementation of this quality management standard. He explains the structure of ISO 13485, highlighting how each clause aligns with PDCA, and provides practical examples of applying this cycle to different processes within the standard. Subhi emphasizes that ISO 13485 is more than a rule book; it's a guide for continuous improvement and real-world application in the medical device field. 00:00 Introduction to Game-Changing ISO 13485 Insight 01:24 Understanding ISO 13485 as a Guide 02:11 ISO 13485 Structure and Clauses 03:56 Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Cycle Explained 05:44 Applying PDCA to ISO 13485 Clauses 07:33 Real-World Application and Continuous Improvement 09:10 Conclusion and Call to Action

Subhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.

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