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Free Risk Management File

ISO 14971 risk file summary for [device_name]

Device and Scope Risk Criteria Hazard Analysis Risk Controls Benefit-Risk Residual Risk Production Feedback

Risk Management File

Use this template to iSO 14971 risk file summary for [device_name].

Template Metadata

Field Details
Category Medical Devices
Owner [Team or owner]
Version [Version number]
Effective Date [Date]
Review Cycle [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based]
Status [Draft / In Review / Approved]

Device and Scope

Identify device, lifecycle phase, intended use, users, use environments, and included accessories or software.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Risk Criteria

Define severity, probability, risk acceptability, and benefit-risk escalation criteria.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Hazard Analysis

List hazards, foreseeable sequences of events, hazardous situations, harms, and initial risk ratings.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Risk Controls

Document inherent safety, protective measures, information for safety, verification, and residual risk.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Benefit-Risk

Explain any unacceptable residual risks and clinical or user benefits supporting acceptability.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Residual Risk

Summarize overall residual risk evaluation and labeling implications.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Production Feedback

Describe post-production monitoring, complaint review, PMS inputs, and triggers for risk file updates. Use ISO 14971-style terminology and include risk tables.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review and Signoff

Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.

Role Name Date Notes
Preparer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Reviewer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Approver [Name] [Date] [Notes]

Template Structure

What the Risk Management File Includes

Use this medical devices template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Device and Scope

Identify device, lifecycle phase, intended use, users, use environments, and included accessories or software.

2

Risk Criteria

Define severity, probability, risk acceptability, and benefit-risk escalation criteria.

3

Hazard Analysis

List hazards, foreseeable sequences of events, hazardous situations, harms, and initial risk ratings.

4

Risk Controls

Document inherent safety, protective measures, information for safety, verification, and residual risk.

5

Benefit-Risk

Explain any unacceptable residual risks and clinical or user benefits supporting acceptability.

6

Residual Risk

Summarize overall residual risk evaluation and labeling implications.

7

Production Feedback

Describe post-production monitoring, complaint review, PMS inputs, and triggers for risk file updates. Use ISO 14971-style terminology and include risk tables.

Recommended Structure

Write a Medical Device Risk Management File. Structure with these Markdown sections:

Device and Scope

Identify device, lifecycle phase, intended use, users, use environments, and included accessories or software.

Risk Criteria

Define severity, probability, risk acceptability, and benefit-risk escalation criteria.

Hazard Analysis

List hazards, foreseeable sequences of events, hazardous situations, harms, and initial risk ratings.

Risk Controls

Document inherent safety, protective measures, information for safety, verification, and residual risk.

Benefit-Risk

Explain any unacceptable residual risks and clinical or user benefits supporting acceptability.

Residual Risk

Summarize overall residual risk evaluation and labeling implications.

Production Feedback

Describe post-production monitoring, complaint review, PMS inputs, and triggers for risk file updates.

Use ISO 14971-style terminology and include risk tables.

Example Filled Template

Risk Management File - Infusion Set IS-40

Device and Scope

This file covers sterile single-use infusion set IS-40 and clamp accessory.

Risk Criteria

Severity S4 events require documented risk control verification and management review.

Hazard Analysis

Hazard Sequence Harm Initial Risk
Flow occlusion Kinked tubing not detected Under-infusion High

Risk Controls

Tubing wall thickness was increased and IFU warnings were revised.

Benefit-Risk

No unacceptable residual risks remain after verified controls.

Residual Risk

Overall residual risk is acceptable with current labeling.

Production Feedback

Complaints are trended monthly for occlusion and leakage codes.

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A: A risk Management File is a structured document for iso 14971 risk file summary for [device_name].

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