After nearly four years spent retooling its Quality System Regulation – 21 CFR, Part 820 – the US Food and Drug Administration on 22 February finally released its draft rule that harmonizes the QSR with ISO 13485:2016.
BREAKING: FDA Releases ‘Quality System Regulation Amendments’ Draft Rule
After nearly four years of work, the US FDA has issued its new draft rule, “Medical Devices; Quality System Regulation Amendments.” If finalized, the QSR reg will be renamed the “Quality Management System Regulation,” or QMSR.
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