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ISO 13485 & GDPMD: Medical Device Compliance

Safeguarding medical devices, ensuring safety at every stage.

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  • ISO 13485 & GDPMD gap assessment
  • Documentation and implementation
  • Internal audit and audit readiness

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Overview

What is ISO 13485 & GDPMD?

ISO 13485 establishes requirements for a comprehensive quality management system covering all stages of the medical device lifecycle from design to distribution. It ensures manufacturers and suppliers adhere to international standards, effectively manage risks, and continuously improve processes.

GDPMD provides guidelines for the proper storage, transportation, and handling of medical devices during distribution, ensuring their integrity and effectiveness are maintained throughout the supply chain, safeguarding patient safety and regulatory compliance.

ISO 13485 vs GDPMD: which do you need?

ISO 13485

For manufacturers and suppliers at all stages of production.

  • Manufacturers
  • Suppliers

What it coversDesign controls, risk management, production processes, post-market surveillance

GDPMD

For Authorized Representatives, distributors and importers.

  • Authorized Representatives
  • Distributors
  • Importers

What it coversMaintaining device safety during storage, transport and distribution

What we do

Our ISO 13485 & GDPMD services.

ISO 13485 & GDPMD gap assessment
Documentation and implementation
Internal audit and audit readiness
Guidance through the certification body audit

We tailor every engagement to your industry, size and risk profile. No generic templates.

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ISO 13485 & GDPMD training

HRD Corp claimable training so the system is maintained in-house after we leave, not rented from a consultant.

ISO 13485 & GDPMD Awareness Training
ISO 13485 & GDPMD Internal Auditor Training
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How we guide

Leave the heavy lifting to us.

1
Gap assessment

On your floor, with your team. We map what exists against what the standard needs.

2
Build the system

Documentation and controls designed into daily operations, right-sized for your business.

3
Train the team

HRD Corp claimable training so the system is owned in-house, not by consultants.

4
Pass the audit

We prepare you for both stages and stay through audit day.

Applicable industries

Industries we work with

Medical Device ManufacturersAuthorized Representatives (AR)Importers & DistributorsWarehousing & LogisticsServicing & Installation

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Why Connext

Why choose Connext for ISO 13485 & GDPMD.

Practical, not template-driven: systems designed around your real risks and operations, not generic templates.
Strong audit and certification experience across ISO, food safety, and social and governance schemes.
Clear timelines and accountability, so you always know what happens next and who owns it.
SME-friendly and MNC-ready, right-sized for a 20-person plant or a listed enterprise.
Focus on real improvement, not just the certificate: the system keeps working after audit day.
FAQ

Your ISO 13485 & GDPMD questions answered.

Who needs ISO 13485?

Medical device manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers at all stages of production: design, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, storage, installation, and servicing.

Who needs GDPMD?

Authorized representatives (AR), distributors, importers, and anyone involved in moving medical devices from manufacturer to user, including warehousing, transportation, and logistics.

Why is GDPMD certification important?

Under the Medical Device Regulations 2012, manufacturers require ISO 13485 certification while local Authorized Representatives, importers and distributors require GDPMD certification before applying for their Establishment License.

How long is the process?

Most organizations achieve certification within 3 to 6 months with proper planning, depending on size and complexity.

Unsure about choosing the right certification body?

We partner with both international and local bodies like SGS, BSI, LRQA and BV to ensure a smooth certification process.

Do you offer a maintenance package for subsequent years?

Yes. Our maintenance packages are tailored to your needs: Internal Audit Assistance, Non-Conformance Support, and Document and Process Improvement.

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