Movianto gains ISO 13485 quality standard for European Distribution Center

Stuttgart (ots) - Movianto, the leading European healthcare
logistics provider, has further proven its commitment to excellence
by gaining ISO 13485 for its European Distribution Center in the
Netherlands.

Continually striving to achieve even higher levels of quality, the
Movianto facility in Oss has recently been certified according to the
ISO 13485 standard. In addition to the comprehensive quality
management norm ISO 9001, Movianto now also is certified according to
the extensive quality standards for "Warehousing, distribution and
value added services for medical device products".

The European Distribution Center in Oss successfully passed the
audit at the end of August, now fully meeting Medical Devices
client´s needs and regulatory requirements.

The latest ISO standard embodies the prerequisites for a system of
quality management for medical devices and specifies where an
organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide services
that consistently meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
The stringent audit includes an examination on aspects such as the
demands for the inspection and traceability for implantable devices
as well as guidelines on the documentation and validation of
processes for sterile medical devices.

The decision to undergo such a demanding audit, which is by no
means mandatory in the logistics sector, once again shows Movianto's
dedication and engagement in the medical device and healthcare
industry.

"We are delighted to have fulfilled the standards necessary for
the ISO 13485 audit. As a company that is not only dedicated to
healthcare logistics but also one that proves this on a daily basis,
it was imperative for us to once again illustrate our commitment to
quality standards on a Europe-wide stage. The consistency of quality
that we can offer each of our clients, is the reason that they in
turn remain committed to Movianto", states Marrie Groeneveld, CEO at
Movianto.

About Movianto

Movianto is a healthcare logistics and transport solutions
provider specialized in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical
devices industries. For every client, Movianto designs individual
outsourcing logistics and transportation solutions, ensuring that
products are managed, stored and transported efficiently through the
supply chain. A central IT platform guarantees maximum transparency
in real time. The Movianto Group is represented in 11 European
countries. Over 600 clients place their trust in Movianto's 1,900
teammates. Movianto is an Owens & Minor, Inc. company. Further
information can be found at www.movianto.com

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