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austriamicrosystems AG, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high performance analog microchips (ICs) for the industrial, medical, communications and automotive markets, is proud to announce the successful first audit and certification of its quality management system according to ISO 13485:2003, the recently introduced international quality management standard for designers and manufacturers of medical devices. In the recent quality audit which was conducted by Det Norske Veritas, one of the largest certification bodies worldwide, the auditors certified that austriamicrosystems meets all criteria for ISO 13485:2003 without deviation. The new international quality management standard ISO 13485:2003 was introduced to address the specific quality requirements for the design of medical devices. As part of its business unit Industry & Medical, austriamicrosystems offers dedicated IC solutions for a variety of medical device applications. Examples include insulin pens, medical inhalators, portable blood glucose meters and digital imaging equipment. Herwig Klimesch, Director Quality and Environment at austriamicrosystems, comments: "We have added another significant aspect to our impressive portfolio of quality management certifications. We regard our quality management system, which is run according to the most recent quality standard ISO/TS 16949:2002, as second to none and this successful audit is further proof of the strength of our internal systems and procedures." John Heugle, CEO of austriamicrosystems, adds: "Our leading position in quality management is an important competitive advantage as customers are placing more and more emphasis on state-of-the-art quality management at their suppliers. With our strong track record in quality management, we are well prepared for continuing success in the global marketplace."
About austriamicrosystems
austriamicrosystems AG is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly integrated analog and analog intensive mixed signal ICs. austriamicrosystems combines more than 20 years of design capabilities, product and marketing know-how with its own cutting edge analog manufacturing and test facilities. Operating worldwide with more than 800 employees, austriamicrosystems serves four strategic markets: Communications, Industry & Medical, Automotive and Full Service Foundry. austriamicrosystems AG is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS).
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