21 CFR Part 820 · Quality Management System Regulation

§ 820.5 § 820.5 [Reserved]

Subpart A - General Provisions Official text on eCFR Amendment history
Removed from 21 CFR. The Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) replaced the Quality System Regulation on 2 Feb 2026. Removed by the Quality Management System Regulation, effective 2 February 2026: Part 820 now incorporates ISO 13485:2016 by reference (§ 820.7) and requires it in § 820.10. See § 820.10. The text below is the former QSR wording, kept for reference.

Quality system. Each manufacturer shall establish and maintain a quality system that is appropriate for the specific medical device(s) designed or manufactured, and that meets the requirements of this part. Subpart B—Quality System Requirements

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