Solectron Receives Medical Quality Certification at Site in Scotland.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers DUNFERMLINE, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2003 Solectron Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SLR (1) (Scalable Linear Recording) A line of magnetic tape drives from Tandberg Data that evolved from the QIC Data Cartridge format. See QIC. (2) (Single Lens Reflex) A camera that uses the same lens for viewing and shooting. ), a leading provider of electronics manufacturing This article presents a typical manufacturing process of an electronic assembly. Component manufacturing Components such as resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits are generally made by specialized contractors. and supply chain management services, said today it has received ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 13488 certification, an international quality standard for medical devices, at its site in Dunfermline, Scotland. The certification helps Solectron expand into the fast growing medical market segment. ISO 13488 is the quality standard for manufacturing and testing medical electromechanical devices. The standard mirrors the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) quality system regulations that help ensure the safe and effective use of medical devices. In addition, the certification is mandatory for the sale and operation of high-level medical devices in Canada and Europe. ISO 13488 includes a system model similar to that of ISO 9001, the international reference for quality requirements in business-to-business dealings, but requires additional processes to ensure that customer and regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices are consistently met. "We are very pleased to have received this certification at our site in Dunfermline," said David Powell, Solectron vice president of sales and marketing Europe. "Medical companies that work with us know that quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction are our priorities. The certification will also help our medical customers market their products globally by meeting applicable regulatory requirements." Solectron provides manufacturing services for a variety of medical products, including X-ray equipment, ultrasound fetal monitors, MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. scanners, blood analyzers, ECG ECG electrocardiogram. ECG abbr. 1. electrocardiogram 2. electrocardiograph ECG Also called an electrocardiogram, it records the electrical activity of the heart. patient monitors, spectrometers and laser surgery equipment. About Solectron Solectron (www.solectron.com) provides a full range of global manufacturing and supply chain management services to the world's premier high-tech electronics companies. Solectron's offerings include new-product design and introduction services, materials management, product manufacturing, and product warranty and end-of-life support. |
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