MedAccred
MedAccred
MedAccred (pronounced: med-ak-red) is a medical device industry-managed supply chain oversight program that reduces risk to patient safety, assures quality products and compliance with requirements as they apply to critical processes used in the production of medical devices.
Etymology
The term "MedAccred" is a portmanteau of "Medical" and "Accreditation", indicating its role in the medical industry as a standard for accreditation.
History
MedAccred was developed by the Performance Review Institute (PRI), a global provider of customer-focused solutions designed to improve process and product quality by adding value, reducing total cost and promoting collaboration among stakeholders in industries where safety and quality are shared goals.
Function
MedAccred accredits suppliers performing manufacturing processes, which assures that they adhere to high quality standards. This is achieved through an audit conducted by industry subject matter experts who review critical manufacturing processes for capability, control and consistency.
Related Terms
- Accreditation: The process of giving official authorization or approval to an entity or institution that has met certain standards.
- Medical Device: Any device intended to be used for medical purposes.
- Performance Review Institute: A global provider of customer-focused solutions designed to improve process and product quality.
- Audit: A systematic review or assessment of something.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MedAccred
- Wikipedia's article - MedAccred
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