Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) has received accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
With the accreditation, AdvaMed plans to begin writing standards for medical imaging devices toward establishing guidelines, specifications, and/or requirements for medical products, services, processes, and materials. Among its goals is to pursue a common language to measure and evaluate performance, the association said in a news release.
ANSI is a private, nonprofit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system. ANSI accreditation confirms alignment with many governmental bodies that require ANSI accreditation to comply with licensing laws, according to AdvaMed.
ANSI accreditation comes during AdvaMed's inaugural year representing the medical imaging industry. Because ANSI is the U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ANSI accreditation for medical devices ensures that U.S. standards align with international regulations, facilitating global market access and enhancing safety and efficacy across borders, AdvaMed noted.
