Jabil Mexico achieves MedAccred accreditation

Jul 19, 2023

1 August 2023

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Jabil’s site in Chihuahua, Mexico, has earned the MedAccred Accreditation for Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) after meeting the audit requirements set by MedAccred subscribing members. It is the only site in Mexico to currently hold MedAccred PCBA Accreditation.

The MedAccred audit and accreditation program is unique as the sole industry-managed supply chain oversight program for key critical manufacturing processes in the medical device industry. The accreditation assures that critical manufacturing processes meet industry consensus requirements to enhance patient safety.

Bob Lizewski, vice president, MedAccred, said: “This is a major achievement for Jabil Chihuahua as MedAccred Accreditation is recognised around the world as conveying the highest levels of quality. The medical device industry includes the MedAccred program in its approach to handling risk, as it demonstrates compliance to industry standards, customer requirements and best practices. I congratulate Jabil's Chihuahua facility on its continued focus and dedication to quality, and commitment to providing the highest quality products and services to its customers.”

Christa Kerlin, vice president of global quality, Jabil, explained: “As a leader in medical device manufacturing, Jabil prioritises quality as a market differentiator. We appreciate having independent, industry-validated recognition of our Jabil Quality Management System (QMS). Achieving MedAccred Accreditation reinforces our goal to be a safe pair of hands for our customers and their patients. We are proud of our Chihuahua team and optimistic about continued growth in the medical device sector.”

“At Jabil, we implement rigorous industry standards as well as our own demanding quality processes. This recognition from the MedAccred program highlights our dedication to customer satisfaction and quality assurance. We are committed to continuously improving our approach and delivering our customers the highest quality products and services. We’re honoured that our dedication to excellence sets a precedent for industry best practices and strengthens customer trust,” added Victor Brizuela, vice president of operations for Latin America, Jabil.

1 August 2023

15:56