A number of authorities contribute to ensuring that medical devices are safe and well-functioning. It is important that Arjo complies with the rules that apply in the markets where our products are sold. Read more about some of the most important authorities and regulations that Arjo is subject to below. The global quality and regulatory compliance certificates that Arjo holds can be found at the bottom of the page.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance function
Arjo has a Group-wide Quality & Regulatory Compliance function and we have set up a number of product quality and efficiency parameters to ensure high quality. We continuously work to improve internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance and retain a high class quality management system. Our quality management system is certified in accordance with the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 standards.
Internal auditing
We conduct internal audits at all production units to identify any areas of improvement and to ensure that we comply with applicable requirements and regulation.
Arjo are committed to ensure that we adhere to best practice efficiency standards and adoption of new innovations to include reduce waste, water, reducing single-use plastics and our Carbon Reduction Plan. Please find our Sustainability Plan for UK and Ireland in response to PPCN06/21
MDSAP certification
Arjo is certified according to the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP). The MDSAP is based on the global harmonized requirements for medical devices described in the ISO 13485 standard, combined with regulatory requirements from the five member countries, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and Brazil. This certification means that Arjo meets the requirements on these markets. The audit results from the MDSAP are shared with authorities in these five countries and thus replace individual routine inspections.
Arjo’s Quality Policy
Arjo is committed to:
• Excellence in solutions (products, systems and services)
• Delivering well-designed and safe products, with high degree of clinical and ergonomic efficiency
• Being professional and presenting our solutions in an honest and ethical manner
• Providing competent, responsive, and efficient services, and reliable delivery performance
• Complying with regional, national, and international regulatory requirements for product and management systems
• Fostering a company-wide culture of quality where all contribute to achieving excellence
• Continuously improving our solutions by utilizing customer feedback
• Maintaining an effective quality management system.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Health Canada Medical Device Regulation
EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and United Kingdom (UKCA)
In December 2023 Arjo received its final Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and UKCA certificates for the EU and the United Kingdom respectively. The completed certifications ensure that Arjo products can continue to be sold to European and UK customers with a valid CE or UKCA mark.