Recognized standard

62304 Edition 1.1 2015-06 CONSOLIDATED VERSION 62304:2006/A1:2016

FDA recognition 13-79 · IEC · Software/Informatics

Key facts

Recognition number 13-79
Designation 62304 Edition 1.1 2015-06 CONSOLIDATED VERSION 62304:2006/A1:2016
Title Medical device software - Software life cycle processes Medical device software - Software life cycle processes [Including Amendment 1 (2016)]
Standards developer International Electrotechnical Commission
Specialty area Software/Informatics
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Scope (excerpt) IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015 Defines the life cycle requirements for medical device software. The set of processes, activities, and tasks described in this standard establishes a common framework for medical device software life cycle processes. Applies to the development and maintenance of medical device…

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