Scilife3/19/2026

CSV vs. CSA: What Are the Main Differences?

Angel Buendia
The FDA is transitioning from Computer System Validation (CSV) to Computer Software Assurance (CSA) for computers and automated data processing systems used as part of medical device production or medical device quality systems. So, what is the difference? How can your life science organization utilize either approach? And what are the benefits of transitioning to CSA? Both approaches play a similar role in life science companies that use digital systems, but have some key differences. Whereas..