FDA Issues Updated Guidance on Computer Software Assurance for Production and QMS Software
The FDA has issued an updated guidance on Computer Software Assurance for production and quality management system software, aligned with the new QMSR and ISO 13485.
FDA Publishes Final Guidance on Computer Software Assurance: Key Implications for Manufacturers
The FDA has released its final guidance on Computer Software Assurance (CSA) for production and quality system software, introducing a risk-based, streamlined approach to validating software used in manufacturing and quality operations. The updated framework helps manufacturers reduce unnecessary documentation, focus validation efforts on functions that impact product quality and patient safety, and accelerate the adoption of automated and digital technologies while remaining fully compliant with FDA requirements.