
MDSAP AUDIT PROCESS

Initial Certification Audit

Surveillance Audit Year 1

Surveillance Audit Year 2

Recertification Audit Year 3
BENEFITS OF MDSAP
- Minimize medical device manufacturer disruptions due to multiple regulatory audits provide predictable audit schedules (agenda with opening and completion dates)
- Benefit patient health and patient access with ease of entry to multiple markets leverage regulatory resources
- Incorporate ISO 13485 assessment requirements, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan and US
- Reduction in time and resource dealing with findings from multiple audits
- Reduction in the cost of audits in comparison to independent audits improved transparencies in the industry.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Which version of ISO 13485 will be considered under the MDSAP program?
The transition period of ISO 13485 is honored by the MDSAP program.
Until March 1st, 2019, quality management systems compliant to both ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 13485:2016 versions can participate. After the transition, only ISO 13485:2016 based QMSs can be certified under MDSAP.
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Is there any specific preparatory step to facilitate a successful MDSAP certification?
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What is the earliest date from when clients can order MDSAP certification/ aduit
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Can the MDSAP initial certification audit be combined wit audits to the other certifications?
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What is TÜV Rheinland's current status as AO?
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