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The search for standards

S P Nolan1

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, USA.

The Journal of Heart Valve Disease
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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International standards for heart valves were developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Collaboration improved the process, ensuring safer medical devices.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Device Standards
  • Cardiovascular Implants
  • Surgical Implants

Background:

  • The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) established a technical committee for surgical implants, including a working group for heart valves over 20 years ago.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) also developed regulations and standards for heart valves.
  • Initial efforts by ISO, FDA, and CEN lacked coordination, potentially leading to conflicting requirements and limited medical device availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the historical development of international heart valve standards.
  • To highlight the importance of collaboration and harmonization among regulatory bodies.
  • To emphasize lessons learned for future standards development.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of historical development of heart valve standards by ISO, FDA, and CEN.
  • Analysis of the impact of uncoordinated standards on medical device regulation.
  • Examination of the benefits of harmonization and active participation in standards development.

Main Results:

  • The first ISO heart valve standard was published in 1984, with subsequent revisions.
  • Lack of coordination between ISO, FDA, and CEN initially created conflicting requirements.
  • Commitment to harmonization by CEN and ISO, and FDA's active participation, have improved the standards development process.

Conclusions:

  • Collaboration and harmonization among international standards organizations are crucial for developing consistent and effective medical device regulations.
  • Lessons learned from past challenges in standards development should guide future efforts towards timely and comprehensive standards.
  • Improved coordination ensures public welfare by facilitating the availability of safe and reliable medical devices.