Insight & Suggestions
P4SaMD ensures compliance with IEC 62304 rules by analyzing Software Items, Requirements, Risks, and Tests.
It detects inconsistencies and suggests modifications to improve compliance and reduce risks.
Overview
Each suggestion includes:
- Gravity Check:
- Error: Actions that must be performed;
- Warning: Recommended actions to improve compliance;
- Info: Optional actions to enhance software quality;
- Issue Resolution: The actions needed to resolve the detected issue;
- Actionable Guidance: Instructions on what must be done;
- Standard Reference: The applicable IEC 62304 requirement, including the paragraph number, title, and explanation.

Suggestions Rules
Software Items
For Software Items suggestions, visit the Software Items page.
Requirements
| IEC 62304 Reference Requirement | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [5.7.4] Evaluate SOFTWARE SYSTEM testing | Missing Tests | Each Requirement must be associated with at least one test. |
Tests
| IEC 62304 Reference Requirement | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [5.7.1] Establish tests for software requirements | Test not executed | This test has not been executed. |
| [5.7.5] SOFTWARE SYSTEM test record contents | Missing Information in the Last Execution | The last execution of the manual test must include all mandatory information. |
| - | Missing Execution Mode | The test Execution Mode (automatic or manual) is not specified. |
Risks
| IEC 62304 Reference Requirement | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| [7.2.1] Define RISK CONTROL measures | Missing Risk Control Measures | Risks associated with Software Items of class B or C must be linked to at least one Requirement as a Risk Control Measure. |
Suggestions Indicators
Two types of icons can appear in the Suggestions column of tables:
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
| One or more child Software Items have suggestions. Only for Software Items. | |
| The number of suggestions for the entity. Hovering over it reveals a clickable menu that links to the Suggestions Drawer section. |