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March 31, 2025


Abnormal use or foreseeable misuse?

By Christian RosenzweigMarch 31, 20252 Comments

Medical device and IVD manufacturers must distinguish the concepts of “abnormal use,” “foreseeable misuse,” “errors in normal use,” and “misuse.” This is a prerequisite for understanding and complying with ISO 14971 and IEC 62366 requirements. Even the measures that manufacturers must take depend on the type of use.

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