SGS Introduces Extensive Electro Medical Device Services in Munich Laboratory

Munich, Germany, April 16, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Introducing SGS Munich Lab

The SGS Munich Lab was originally founded as Siemens “Institut für Qualität” in 1921 and became part of SGS Group in 2008. The Munich lab currently employs 140 people and serves the following key competences for Electro Medical Devices:

- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Product Safety
- Environmental Engineering, Qualification of Components
- SGS TÜV Saar GmbH Functional Safety, Homologation
- Battery Testing

SGS Munich Laboratory Features

The Munich lab serves as the gateway for services in Germany for Electro Medical Devices. Furthermore, the SGS Munich facility incorporates Test- and Simulation labs, covering an area of over 5,500m2. Accreditations and approvals received by this facility include:

- DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- KBA Notification (e/E Mark)
- Notified Body for EMC and R&TTE Directives
- CBTL-Testlab

Extensive Services for Electro Medical Devices

- EMC Testing (http://www.sgs.com/en/Life-Sciences/Medical-Devices/Electrical-and-Electronics-Services/EMC-Testing.aspx) e.g. IEC EN 61326, IEC EN 60601-1-2 (10m chamber, 2 x 3m Chamber, 3 x shielded room)
- Product Safety Testing e.g. IEC EN 61010, 60601-x Series, IEC EN 60825-1
- Environmental Simulation Testing
- Functional Safety e.g. IEC EN 61508, ISO 26262, ISO13849/IEC EN 62061, IEC EN 62304
- RoHS & WEEE
- Notified Body and Quality Management System (9001, 13485) CE0120, CE0598
- MTBF Calculation, FIT Rates (IEC 61709, SN 29500, MIL-HDBK-217F,..)
- Failure and Damage Analysis
- Biocompatibility Testing (e.g. ISO 10993), Microbiological Tests (http://www.sgs.com/en/Life-Sciences/Medical-Devices/Quality-Control-Testing/Microbiological-Testing-for-Life-Science-Services.aspx)
- Validation of Cleaning, Reprocessing and Sterilization
- Virological Testing
- Stability Testing of Packages and Materials

The SGS technical team has experts in all Electro Medical Device Testing services, such as X-Ray Testing, as well as all other services needed for product safety.

The SGS Munich lab offers a wide range of marks to help you gain access to the global marketplace:

- Europe (CE; EN Standards)
- CB (Global, IEC Standards)
- USA (FDA, UL Standards, FCC)
- Canada (CSA Standards)
- Brazil (INMETRO)
- Japan (JPAL)
- China (CFDA, CCC)
- Customs union Russian (Zollunion Russland), Belarus, Kasachstan (TR EAC)
- SGS Fimko, SGS CEBEC, Russian EAC, SGS US/C

For further information on SGS Medical Devices Services, please visit the
SGS Munich Lab
Hofmannstraße 50
D-81379 München
Germany
t: +49 (0) 89 787475 100
Email: cqe@sgs.com
Website: www.sggs-cqe.de

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.