Definition Rework vs. Repair - ISO 13485 definition

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Arie0712 - 2010

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Hi

I'm working in a medical device company.
I would like to add a repair/rework SOP to our quality system.
"Rework" is mentioned in ISO 13485 on section 8.3 (Control of Non-Conforming Product) - yet its not sufficient."Repair" is not mentioned at all.
Would you kindly help me with the following:
- Defining "Rework" and "Repair" and the differences between them.
- Are thay any guidelines for this specific SOP?
- Do you have an example of such SOP which you can attached?

Thanks
Arie
 
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Re: Rework Vs Repair

Hopefully someone familiar with ISO 13485 will chime in on this. In the ISO 9001 environment, there is a clear distinction between repair and rework.

Rework = Work done to correct defects that bring a product back into 100% conformance to requirements.

Repair = Work done to make a product functional, but not 100% conforming to requirements.

Given the distinction and the nature of the medical device industry, I would not be surprised that repair is not addressed. It is probably assumed to be disallowed.
 

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Re: Rework Vs Repair

Hopefully someone familiar with ISO 13485 will chime in on this. In the ISO 9001 environment, there is a clear distinction between repair and rework.
ISO 13485 has no specific definitions for the terms rework nor repair. It invokes ISO 9000 for definitions. So, in the context of ISO 13485, your cited definitions will also work.

And I don't see anywhere in ISO 13485 that repair would not be allowed.
 

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Re: Definition of Rework Vs Repair-ISO 13485

I don't know if this helps but 8.3.3 of ISO/TR 14969:2004 (Guidance on the application of 13485) offers the following:

"Correction" refers to repair, rework, or adjustment and relates to the disposition of an existing nonconformity, whereas the "Corrective Action" relates to the elimination of the causes of nonconformity.
 
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Re: Definition of Rework Vs Repair-ISO 13485

Define each in your procedure utilizing the 9001 defs. This will satisfy 99% of auditors. The other 1% may list it as an observation and offer a suggestion on bringing it to THEIR satisfaction.:2cents:
 
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Arie0712 - 2010

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Re: Definition of Rework Vs Repair-ISO 13485

Thanks Gumaer - what you wrote looks very reasonable.
 

DannyK

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Re: Definition of Rework Vs Repair-ISO 13485

Ensure that a technical authority has authorized the repair and since the product does not meet the fit, form and function, you may have to ask for a concession.

I perform audits to ISO 13485 and it is very rare that I see the repair disposition since most companies do not find it worthwhile to repair a medical device since the repair may affect the reliability and functionality of the device and they do not want to ask for a concession from their clients.
 

Biomedical_engeener

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I work for company which manufacture custom made implants.
ISO 13485 says that organization need to document rework procedure ( 8.3.4. Rework)
From ISO 9000 I understand that rework can be done after each process, not only after whole manufacturing process. Am I correct ?
Would it be ok to include general rework flow chart in rework procedure and rework instructions in designated work instructions
 
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