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Pro QC Attendance – 5th Annual European Medical Device & Diagnostic Quality Assurance Conference

Pro QC Attendance – 5th Annual European Medical Device & Diagnostic Quality Assurance Conference

Medical Devices
The modern medical device industry has transformed global healthcare for one single reason: new technologies enable more accurate diagnoses. However, to be effective, every part that goes into a medical device must be of the highest, fully functional, quality to help ensure patients ultimately receive the right treatment for their concerns. To participate in the […]
5 things to know about Pre-Shipment Inspections

5 things to know about Pre-Shipment Inspections

Quality Control
An integral part of the supply chain management process are Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI), which ensure newly manufactured products are checked for quantity and quality before being shipped out from the factory. So, what are the top five things you need to know about this important quality control process? Pre-Shipment Inspection is a systematic random inspection […]
Meet the new-look Pro QC Quality Blog!

Meet the new-look Pro QC Quality Blog!

Pro QC
With so much evolving in the world of manufacturing as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve decided to make it easier for you to access all the information you need to meet your production goals. Pro QC presents here our new Quality Blog! We’ve been in this business for over 40 years, so […]
How to conduct an ISO 13485 Internal Audit Assessment

How to conduct an ISO 13485 Internal Audit Assessment

Medical Devices
Agenda and checklist for a third-party ISO 13485 audit Introduction – ISO 13485 Internal Audit Assessment What is an Internal Audit Assessment? An Internal Audit Assessment is a formal, comprehensive comparison of the current state of an organization’s processes and procedures against a standard or regulation. The analysis will show where the organization is and […]
Inspecting a smartphone: a quality control checklist

Inspecting a smartphone: a quality control checklist

Quality Control
Quality control inspections for smartphones is a rapidly growing sector as increasing per capita disposable income spurs rising demand for smartphones. While an estimated 1.3 billion units of mobile phones were shipped around the world in 2020, forecasts say that this figure will continue to grow by 10.5% annually for the next seven years. While […]
Selecting the right social compliance standard

Selecting the right social compliance standard

Factory Audits
Auditing a new supplier against social compliance standards is a must. Such an audit ensures that the business has formal social and ethical guidelines in place throughout their operations and that labor rights are being respected. But just which social compliance audit should you be conducting? Should you utilize an RBA audit? A BSCI audit? […]
Understanding Medical Device Audits and Audit Reports

Understanding Medical Device Audits and Audit Reports

Medical Devices
Pro QC International partners with clients with ease and shares in their success. The medical device industry must produce safe and effective products to diagnose and treat disease. Each year, industry requirements become more stringent as regulatory bodies, standards organizations, and patients expect more in safety and effectiveness. To help device manufacturers meet these ever-increasing […]
How to Relocate Your Production to Vietnam

How to Relocate Your Production to Vietnam

Manufacturing
Supplier verification and qualification and ensuring product quality from startup to volume production Vietnam has become an attractive alternative to China for production. The rising cost of labor in China is an ongoing factor driving this shift. Companies are also closely watching for escalations of trade conflicts between the United States and China. The countless […]