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Optasia Medical, Ltd. Achieves ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Certification
CHEADLE, England and SUDBURY, Massachusetts, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Optasia Medical Ltd., a maker of model-based vision software for musculoskeletal radiography has received certification for the successful registration of our quality management system to both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003. The certification audit was performed by a representative of Intertek in January 2009. The Intertek auditor examined all elements of the Company's Quality Management System (QMS), including quality policy, objectives, processes, record keeping, and also interviewed on-site staff. Certification to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 requires a commitment to quality throughout the entire company. Policies and processes are understood and followed at all levels and by all employees. Key processes in the company are mapped out, controlled by monitoring, measurement and analysis, and ensure that product quality objectives are met. Optasia Medical's achievement of certification to these rigorous standards demonstrates our on-going commitment to producing reliable and innovative medical devices and illustrates our dedication to achieving the highest standards of quality control. About Optasia Medical Optasia Medical makes software that facilitates the reading of x-rays for the management of patients with musculoskeletal disease. Optasia's software applications - SpineAnalyzer(TM) for osteoporosis, KneeAnalyzer(TM) for osteoarthritis and HandAnalyzer(TM) for rheumatoid arthritis - are all based on the Optasia(R) Platform which employs model-based vision technology to detect, measure, classify and compare 2-dimensional medical images. Optasia's software applications are used in clinical trials and by physicians to identify and monitor patients who will benefit from treatment. Contacts: UK: Alan Brett, +44-161-491-7860. US: Brian Kelly, +1-978-457-1145
