What is FMEA?
FMEA stands for Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, it is a step-by-step approach for identifying all possible failures in a design, a manufacturing or assembly process, or a product or service. From ISO 14971: “FMEA is a technique by which the consequences of an individual fault mode are systematically identified and evaluated. It is an […]
Hazard Analysis & FME(C)A on Jira – SoftComply Risk Manager PLUS is out now!
We are happy to inform you that our Risk Management solution for Jira has gotten an upgrade for Jira Server users – the SoftComply Risk Manager Plus focusing specifically on safety-critical product/device/system risks. SoftComply Risk Manager Plus supports both Hazard Analysis as well as FME(C)A, including FME(C)A with Detectability and RPN (Risk Prioritization Number). Although […]
Don’t be a ”victim” of your Quality System, but instead use it to achieve your objectives!
“If you can’t beat them, join them!” If your company has decided to enter the medical device market, and you are in charge of making this transition, one of the things you will have to implement sooner or later is a compliant quality system. It is not going to be an easy job, but on […]
What is a Risk Mitigation Requirement and How to Write It?
Medical device risk mitigation actions aim at reducing the occurrence and/or the severity of the potential harm. Risk mitigations are equivalent to requirements. But unlike requirements coming from user needs or other higher level requirements, risk mitigations need special attention. Of course “Requirements shall be complete, unambiguous, able to be verified or validated, and not […]
What is Probability of Failure of Medical Device Software?
One of the more controversial requirements of IEC 62304 is the probability of failure of medical device software during Risk Analysis. EN 62304:2006 paragraph 4.3 “Software Safety Classification” states “If the HAZARD could arise from a failure of the SOFTWARE SYSTEM to behave as specified, the probability of such failure shall be assumed to be […]
Risk Management for JIRA. Why?
Compliant Risk Management is a mandatory regulatory requirement for companies in medical device and other safety-critical domains. It is a specific aspect of safety-critical system development that requires linking risks to system/software design and testing to ensure the system is safe to use. Various standalone solutions exist today for safety-critical system developers that help automate […]
How I came to hate Excel & decided to develop an automated Risk Management tool for JIRA
Part II By Matteo Gubellini, VP of Regulatory Affairs at SoftComply* So you are looking for a Risk Management tool? Something easy to use, with good traceability features? There is plenty out in the market to pick from. All of them good tools, that tick all the boxes. I have been there several times, both […]
How I came to hate Excel & decided to develop an automated Risk Management tool for JIRA
Part I By Matteo Gubellini, VP of Regulatory Affairs of SoftComply* “Ok, let’s follow a few of these risk mitigation actions down to outputs and verification activities” says the auditor. Typical question. Actually there couldn’t be a more typical audit question. Traceability. We have been here dozens of times. And every time it’s the same […]
