CLEIO Renews Its ISO 13485 Certification for Medical Device Development

Written By Caroline

March 2026

As a company specialized in medical device development, CLEIO has been ISO 13485 certified since 2020. This certification reflects the strength of our Quality Management System (QMS) and ensures both the quality of our services and the compliance of our processes with MedTech regulatory requirements.

To maintain this certification, external audits are conducted annually. Following a successful surveillance audit last year with zero nonconformities, our QMS was fully reassessed during the triennial recertification audit. As a result, our certification has been renewed for another three years.

This is great news for our team, and, most importantly, a strong signal of quality for the clients who trust us with their product development.

What Is ISO 13485?

ISO 13485 is a globally recognized standard in the MedTech industry and serves as the reference framework for quality management systems applied to medical devices.

It provides a structured approach to developing safe, effective, and compliant products. More specifically, it strengthens risk management across the product lifecycle, improves process consistency, and supports access to international markets.

For companies in the field, adhering to ISO 13485 means committing to patient safety, as well as to the quality and reliability of the devices they bring to market.

A Robust and Well-Documented Quality Management System

During the audit, all aspects of CLEIO’s QMS were thoroughly evaluated – from documentation to sales and purchasing, design and development, risk and change management, equipment control, and training.

At the end of the four-and-a-half-day audit, no nonconformities were identified in our core processes. Auditors consistently highlighted our rigor, the level of detail in our documentation, and the strength of traceability across the projects reviewed.

Their conclusion: a solid, well-documented system that stands alongside leading companies in the field.

This result reflects the collective effort of our teams, who were able to clearly answer the auditors’ questions and provide all required evidence of compliance.

Our Quality Assurance Team

Quality at CLEIO Is Everyone’s Responsibility

At CLEIO, quality is not addressed only during audits: it is part of how we work every day, across all projects and areas of the company.

Over time, a strong quality culture has taken root, supported by engaging internal training initiatives that help teams fully understand quality requirements and integrate them into their daily practices.

Today, teams see the impact of strong quality management on project outcomes. They actively contribute to continuous improvement and the adoption of new practices.

Our Processes are Built on Continuous Improvement

Since joining CLEIO in 2023 as Quality Assurance Coordinator, Caroline Lau has played a key role in building up our QMS.

“The QMS has matured significantly in recent years. Through continuous improvements, we’ve introduced new elements to strengthen our processes and refine our methods,” she explains.

These efforts have led to clearer responsibilities, stronger practices, and more structured processes.

Recent improvements have advanced several areas of our work, including design and development, cybersecurity, prototyping, and client collaboration. Traceability, repeatability, and documentation remain central to these efforts, supporting successful regulatory submissions for our clients.
Additional initiatives are currently underway and will further reinforce our QMS in the near future.

Beyond the certification renewal, auditors also recognized our continuous efforts to maintain a high level of rigor across our processes. This recognition reflects how we work every day: as a team, with precision, and with a constant focus on improvement.

It is this mindset that enables us to support our clients with confidence in developing reliable, compliant medical devices that are ready for the market.

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