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In the medical device industry, maintaining quality and compliance is paramount to ensure patient safety and product efficacy. Two critical concepts that often arise in this context are Out-of-Specification (OOS) events and Deviations. While both indicate potential quality or compliance concerns, they differ significantly in their focus, triggers, and resolutions.

EN IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance, is a harmonized standard that outlines the essential safety and performance criteria for active medical devices. Incorporating this standard during the design phase of electrical medical devices is crucial.

Are you considering substantiating the clinical data of your device based on an equivalence device? Do you have full access to clinical data for technical, biological and clinically similar devices and you wish to leverage that to prove compliance for another device?  This article could help you get a feeling of whether this could be an option.

We're excited to announce that Kiwa’s new Heat Pump Performance Test Laboratory in Padua is now operational. Equipped for EN 14511, EN 14825, and EN 16147 tests, it ensures high accuracy, automated processes, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. With cutting-edge facilities, Kiwa is able to support reliable, sustainable heating and cooling solutions.

Kiwa Group is pleased to announce its recent expansion in the US with the addition of two new companies, Browne Engineering Partners, Inc. and GeoScan Subsurface Surveys, Inc. 

Kiwa is excited to announce its participation in ISH 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water, taking place from 17-21 March in Frankfurt, Germany. As the global event for water, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, ISH sets the stage for innovation and sustainability in a dynamic industry landscape.

Kiwa renews its partnership with the Royal Dutch Rowing Federation (KNRB) for two more years, continuing support since 1992. Together, they champion quality, safety, and sustainability in rowing, inspiring future athletes and fostering community growth. Kiwa’s logo will feature on TeamNL Rowing’s boats as they prepare for the 2026 World Championships.

Vinçotte, a Kiwa company, is teaming up with SkyeBase, a Belgian leader in drone and robotic inspections, to redefine the future of intelligent and digital inspection services.

Kiwa is expanding its global presence, following an agreement with Element Materials Technology (“Element”), through the addition of NQA (USA, UK and India), the management systems certification division of BM Trada (UK), Unitek (USA), the technical services division of Trialon (USA), and the remaining 50% stake in SNQA, a joint venture partner (China). These businesses bring Kiwa additional expertise across a wide variety of markets and throughout the global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.

Vinçotte, a member of the Kiwa Group, will be attending the SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2024 in Antwerp on 29-30 October. Visit us at stand L5 to explore our latest robotics innovations for industrial inspections.