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21 CFR Part 820 · Quality Management System Regulation

§ 820.65 Traceability

Subpart F - Identification and Traceability Official text on eCFR
Removed from 21 CFR. The Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) replaced the Quality System Regulation on 2 Feb 2026. Removed by the Quality Management System Regulation, effective 2 February 2026: Part 820 now incorporates ISO 13485:2016 by reference (§ 820.7) and requires it in § 820.10. See § 820.10. The text below is the former QSR wording, kept for reference.

Each manufacturer of a device that is intended for surgical implant into the body or to support or sustain life and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user shall establish and maintain procedures for identifying with a control number each unit, lot, or batch of finished devices and where appropriate components. The procedures shall facilitate corrective action. Such identification shall be documented in the DHR. Subpart G—Production and Process Controls

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What FDA inspectors cite under § 820.65

Form FDA 483 observations citing this section, fiscal years 2011–2019 (Devices).

  • Traceability Lack of or inadequate {see also 820.120(e)} 6

Warning letters citing § 820.65

1 FDA warning letters since 2017 cite this section :