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21 CFR 820.170(a): Installation

PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION · Subpart L-Handling, Storage, Distribution, and Installation

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Citation 21 CFR 820.170(a)
Section Installation
Part PART 820-QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATION
Subpart Subpart L-Handling, Storage, Distribution, and Installation
Subchapter 21 CFR H Medical Devices
Product types cited Devices, Drugs
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) Each manufacturer of a device requiring installation shall establish and maintain adequate installation and inspection instructions, and where appropriate test procedures. Instructions and procedures shall include directions for ensuring proper installation so that the device will perform as intended after installation. The manufacturer shall distribute the instructions and procedures with the device or otherwise make them available to the person(s) installing the device.

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