KERN & SOHN obtains MDR certification for medical scales
KERN & SOHN GmbH has obtained MDR certification for its medical scales. This means that products from the Southern German family business now officially fulfil the requirements of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), EU 2017/745. The MDR replaces the previous MDD Directive and is considered to be much stricter regarding quality assurance, patient safety and traceability.
Both KERN’s quality management system and the technical documentation of the products were comprehensively audited during the multi-stage certification process. The company passed both audits without any non-conformance – a result that is considered exceptional in the industry.
Reliability for medical users in Europe and the Middle East
With the MDR certification, KERN documents that its medical personal, chair, wheelchair and baby scales fulfil all the current legal requirements. Users in clinics, medical practices and care institutions can rely on tried-and-tested safety and the long-term availability of MDR-compliant products.
“The MDR certification is an important milestone for KERN. It highlights our ongoing commitment to quality, safety and regulatory compliance in the healthcare sector,” explains Managing Director Albert Sauter.
The changeover to MDR-certified scales is seamless at KERN: Orders already placed and new orders will automatically be fulfilled with appropriately labelled products. Updates to labels and packaging are handled internally.
Reinforcing commitment to the Arab healthcare market
Last year, KERN also received approval from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for its Premium Line. This portfolio includes personal floor scales, baby scales and chair scales, which are characterised by outstanding precision, user-friendliness and easy integration into hospital and practice systems.
With MDR certification in Europe and SFDA approval in Saudi Arabia, KERN strengthens its international presence and reliability for healthcare professionals. The company is working closely with local partners in the Middle East to ensure the best possible support for hospitals, clinics, and scientific institutions.
About KERN
For over 180 years, KERN & SOHN GmbH, with its registered office in Balingen, Baden-Württemberg, has been synonymous with the highest level of precision and reliability in measuring and weighing technology. In 1844, the company founder, Gottlieb Kern, developed the most precise balances of his time – a claim which drives the continuous development of this family business to this day. The range now covers more than 5,000 products, including balances, test weights, microscopes and measuring devices for professional use in the laboratory, medical and industrial sectors and commerce. The range is supplemented by software solutions as well as calibration and test services.
KERN & SOHN GmbH, Ziegelei 1, 72336 Balingen, Germany, info@kern-sohn.com
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