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Certified to the highest global standards

Every Hr-Surgicals instrument is backed by internationally recognised quality certifications. Our compliance programme is not a formality — it's the foundation of every instrument we make.

ISO 13485CE MarkWHO Prequalified
ISO 13485 : 2016

ISO 13485 Quality Management

Authority: Issued by TÜV RheinlandScope: Design, manufacture and distribution of surgical instruments

ISO 13485 is the gold standard for medical device quality management systems. It mandates rigorous process control, risk management, traceability, and continuous improvement across every stage of our manufacturing — from raw material receipt to finished goods dispatch.

Full design and development controls
Supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring
Batch-level traceability for every product
Calibrated measurement and test equipment
Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system
Management review and internal audit program
CE Mark — MDR 2017/745

CE Mark (European Conformity)

Authority: Notified Body: BSI GroupScope: Full surgical instrument product range, Classes I, IIa & IIb

CE marking confirms that our products comply with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745). This covers essential safety and performance requirements, clinical evaluation, post-market surveillance, and technical documentation reviewed by an EU Notified Body.

MDR 2017/745 compliant across all device classes
Technical documentation reviewed by BSI Group
Clinical evaluation for IIa & IIb devices
Post-market surveillance and vigilance reporting
EU Declaration of Conformity available on request
EUDAMED registration for all applicable products
WHO Prequalification

WHO Prequalification Programme

Authority: World Health OrganizationScope: Sterilization sets and procedure-specific surgical kits

WHO prequalification confirms that our sterilization products and procedure kits meet international standards for safety, quality, and performance — a critical requirement for supply to UN agencies, NGOs, and government health ministries in over 100 countries.

Product dossier assessed by WHO expert panels
On-site manufacturing inspections completed
Biocompatibility and sterility assurance validated
Recognised by UNICEF, UNFPA, and MSF supply chains
Annual re-qualification maintained
Product-specific WHO prequalification certificates available
Quality System

How we ensure quality at every step

Our quality management system is built on ISO 13485 principles and applies to every stage from raw material to delivery. No instrument ships without passing through every gate.

01

Raw Material Inspection

All incoming steel is tested for grade, hardness, and composition against our approved supplier qualification records.

02

In-Process Quality Checks

Dimensional checks at each machining stage. Every operator follows signed-off work instructions traceable to the batch record.

03

Final Inspection

100% visual inspection and functional testing. Instruments failing any criterion are quarantined and disposition-reviewed.

04

Biocompatibility Testing

Representative samples undergo cytotoxicity, sensitisation, and irritation testing per ISO 10993 for new and modified products.

05

Sterility Assurance

EO sterilization with validated cycle parameters. SAL 10⁻⁶ maintained. Every sterile batch includes biological indicator records.

06

Batch Release & Traceability

No batch ships without a completed DHR. Full traceability from raw material heat number to final customer delivery.

Need specific compliance documents?

Certificates of conformity, material safety data sheets, biocompatibility reports, and batch-specific DHRs are available on request for all products.