Medical Devices

ISO 13485 Certification

Third-party ISO 13485 certification from an IAS-accredited certification body, within our accredited scope. Prove your device quality management system to customers, partners, and regulators.

The Standard

What Is ISO 13485?

ISO 13485:2016 is the international standard for quality management systems in the medical device industry. It extends quality management to the requirements that matter for devices: design controls, risk management, traceability, sterile processes where applicable, and rigorous documentation.

Certification means an accredited, independent certification body has audited your QMS in operation and confirmed it conforms to the standard. Device makers require it of suppliers, and regulators worldwide build on it.

Why Certify

Why Organizations Get ISO 13485 Certified

Enter Device Supply Chains

OEMs routinely require ISO 13485 from component makers, contract manufacturers, and service providers before they will qualify you.

Align With Regulators

Regulatory frameworks worldwide build on ISO 13485, so a certified QMS puts your documentation in the shape reviewers expect.

Control Device Risk

Design controls, traceability, and CAPA discipline reduce field failures and recalls.

  • Certification within the GMCS accredited scope
  • Fits manufacturers, contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and device servicers
  • Builds on the same management system structure as ISO 9001
The Process

How ISO 13485 Certification Works

GMCS runs a defined, two-stage certification audit. You always know where you are in the process and what comes next.

1. Quote and applicationTell us your size, sites, and timeline. We scope the audit program and send a proposal.
2. Optional pre-assessmentA readiness audit that finds gaps before the certification audit. Recommended for first-time certifications.
3. Stage 1 auditReview of your documented QMS and confirmation you are ready for Stage 2.
4. Stage 2 auditThe certification audit: your system evaluated in operation against ISO 13485 requirements.
5. CertificationCertificate issued on closure of findings, verifiable on IAF CertSearch.
6. Surveillance and recertificationAnnual surveillance audits maintain the certificate; recertification renews it at year three.
Cost

What Determines ISO 13485 Certification Cost

There is no one-size price. Your quote is scoped from audit time, which is driven by four factors. Organizations with fewer than 100 employees qualify for the GMCS Small Organization Program's discounted pricing.

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Employee countTotal headcount including part-time and contractors sets baseline audit time
Number of sitesEach location in scope adds audit activity
Process complexityScope, risk, and regulated work take longer to audit
Certification pathNew certification, transfer, or recertification each scope differently
Transfers

Already ISO 13485 Certified? Transfer to GMCS.

If your current certification body is slow to schedule, slow to answer, or priced for someone else's overhead, transfer your accredited certificate to GMCS. Your certification cycle and surveillance schedule continue uninterrupted, and in most cases there is no repeat of Stage 1 and Stage 2.

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Why GMCS for ISO 13485

  • IAS-accredited; certificates verifiable on IAF CertSearch
  • IRCA-certified auditors from commercial, government, and regulated environments
  • Direct access to decision makers, no layers of process
  • Independent certification only, never a consulting upsell
FAQ

ISO 13485 Certification Questions

Does ISO 13485 certification satisfy FDA requirements?
Certification does not replace FDA registration or clearance. It certifies your quality management system to the international standard that regulatory frameworks, including FDA's quality system requirements, align with. Many customers and regulators expect it as the baseline.
How long does ISO 13485 certification take?
Timing depends on the readiness of your QMS. Once it is documented and in operation, certification is a two-stage audit, and many organizations complete it within a few months.
How much does ISO 13485 certification cost?
Cost is driven by organization size, number of sites, and the complexity and risk class of your processes. GMCS maintains discounted pricing for organizations with fewer than 100 employees.
How long is an ISO 13485 certificate valid?
Three years, maintained by annual surveillance audits, followed by a recertification audit at the end of the cycle.
Can we transfer our existing ISO 13485 certificate to GMCS?
Yes. An existing accredited certificate can transfer to GMCS without restarting your certification cycle, subject to scope confirmation.
Does GMCS provide ISO 13485 consulting?
No. GMCS is an independent certification body. Accreditation rules prohibit certifying a system we helped build, and that independence is what keeps your certificate credible.

Get Your ISO 13485 Certification Quote

Tell us your organization size, sites, and timeline. We'll scope the audit program and send a proposal, with no consulting upsell.

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Accreditation & Recognition

Credentials You Can Verify

GMCS certificates carry accredited, internationally recognized status. Verify our accreditation and any certificate we issue.

IAS Accredited Management Systems Certification Body GSA Contract Holder, Contract #47QRAA18D002C IAF CertSearch, Status: Active IAF Member of Multilateral Recognition Arrangement