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IEC 62304 – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An international standard for the software development lifecycle of medical device software.
In simple words
The lifecycle standard for medical device software.
Exam tip
IEC 62304 defines software safety classes A/B/C for medical devices.
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