Quality Control Policy

To meet this commitment, Vositone maintains a quality-focused culture to ensure the highest priority is placed on the safety, efficacy and reliability of our products, the safety of our patients and consumers, the quality of data supporting regulatory submissions, and interactions with our stakeholders.

Vositone leaders are committed to maintaining a quality culture with appropriate systems and processes in place to drive quality-focused behaviors and ensure decision making based on what is best for product quality, patient and consumer safety, and protection of Vositone's reputation and business.

Each person in Vositone is accountable for ensuring product quality, and patient and consumer safety.

As part of Vositone's commitment to Quality:

• Vositone's business is conducted in compliance with applicable quality regulations, codes and standards;
• Division leaders are accountable to ensure procedures are in place that adequately define the expectations for work that supports, or directly affects, product quality, product registration and/or data that supports product quality and patient or consumer safety;
• All Colleagues and Contingent Workers have the appropriate education, training, skills and experience to carry out their work competently, in accordance with applicable regulations and Vositone policies and procedures;
•  Records, documentation and data are managed in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Processes for escalating issues to ensure product integrity and patient and consumer safety are in place and consistently used; and
•  There is effective oversight of any third party carrying out work on behalf of Vositone.

Vositone's Quality Policy is implemented through a comprehensive Quality Management System. Our performance is monitored and regularly reviewed to ensure our standards of conduct meet our high expectations of quality for our patients, customers, and stakeholders.

Key Components of an Effective QC Policy

1. Quality Objectives

• Defect reduction targets (e.g., <0.5% failure rate)
• On-time delivery metrics
• Customer satisfaction KPIs

2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Raw material inspection protocols
• In-process quality checks
• Final product testing methodology

3. Compliance Framework

• ISO 9001/14001 certification requirements
• Industry-specific regulations (FDA, CE, RoHS)
• Safety and environmental standards

4. Employee Training Programs

• QC technique workshops
• Equipment operation certification
• Problem-solving methodologies (PDCA, 5 Whys)

Industry-Leading QC Methodologies

Implementing Your QC Policy: 5 Critical Steps

1. Risk Assessment
   Identify critical control points using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
2. Document Control
   Maintain version-controlled SOP manuals accessible to all staff
3. Measurement Systems
   Implement calibrated gauges, vision systems, and automated test rigs
4. Corrective Actions
   Establish 8D problem-solving teams for major non-conformities
5. Management Review
   Conduct quarterly policy audits with C-suite participation

The Business Impact of Strong QC Policies

Companies with mature quality systems experience:
✓ 30-50% reduction in warranty claims
✓ 15-20% increase in production efficiency
✓ 40% improvement in customer retention rates

Emerging Trends in Quality Control

• AI-Powered Defect Detection
  Computer vision systems now identify microscopic flaws with 99.95% accuracy
• Blockchain Traceability
  Immutable quality records for aerospace and medical components
• Predictive Quality Analytics
  Machine learning forecasts potential failure points before production

Common QC Policy Mistakes to Avoid

✗ Over-reliance on final inspection
✗ Inadequate supplier quality requirements
✗ Failure to update standards with technology changes
✗ Disconnected quality and production teams