Tamron Acquires Quality Management System Certification for Medical Devices

June 8, 2021, Saitama, Japan – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Ajisaka; Head Office: Saitama City), an integrated manufacturer of optics, announces that it has acquired ISO 13485:2016 certification, the international standard of quality management systems for medical devices. This latest certification demonstrates the safety in Tamron's manufacturing and supply of medical devices, and will facilitate business expansion in the Health Care field domestically and in overseas markets including Europe and the United States.

In recent years there has been a growing need for advanced medical technologies due to the aging of society and accelerating labor shortages. Moreover, due to the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there is a heightened need for instant testing in clinical settings.
Tamron introduces innovative products across a wide range of business fields through its cutting-edge optics technologies, and also develops a range of products catering to needs for high-quality medical solutions in the health care field.
Going forward, Tamron will continue to utilize its strengths in ultra-small diameter lenses and thin-film technologies to provide medical lenses enabling minimally invasive procedures, further contributing to the development of society and cutting-edge health care by reducing the burden on patients and the medical professionals performing procedures.