Linking Up Failure Modes and Risk Controls (Medical Device Risk Analysis)

Dr. Oliver Eidel · ISO 14971: Medical Device Risk Management · Updated November 26, 2025
We've created failure modes and risk controls (awesome!), but we actually have to link them correctly in our documentation as otherwise our efforts were in vain (painful!). So that's what we're going to do. Failure modes need to be linked to hazards, and risk controls can be linked to software requirements, software tests, or user tests.

All of this is in line with what the ISO 14971 states for medical device risk management.

The software I'm using in the video is Formwork, our eQMS software. It's the most affordable eQMS software and perfect for startups. Check it our here:
https://openregulatory.com/
Dr. Oliver Eidel

Dr. Oliver Eidel

I’m a medical doctor, software engineer and regulatory dude. I’m also the founder of OpenRegulatory.

Through OpenRegulatory, I’ve helped 100+ companies with their medical device compliance. While it’s also my job that we stay profitable, I try to dedicate a lot of my time towards writing free content like our articles and templates. Maybe that will make consulting unnecessary some day? :)

If you’re still lost and have further questions, reach out any time!
More about me

Join the discussion. Leave a comment. Guest comments are welcome — add your email to get reply notifications.

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.