By mid to late November, the European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED) is expected to be officially declared “fully functional.” For manufacturers, this means the UDI registration process is becoming a reality. […] […]
Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), vigilance plays a key role in patient safety and transparency in the MedTech industry. EUDAMED serves as the central platform for submitting these reports. […] […]
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Authorized Representatives (ARs) carry significant responsibility toward their clients and actively contribute to traceability and product safety through collaboration with stakeholders such as importers. In this FAQ, we clarify responsibilities under MDR and […] […]
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In the Vigilance module of EUDAMED, manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives will be required to upload their Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) reports. For notified bodies and […] […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle with the complexity of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). A clear UDI strategy can help standardize processes and ease the regulatory burden. […] […]
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The Single Registration Number (SRN) is the most important identifier for all economic operators working in EUDAMED. It serves for unique identification across Europe in the European Database on Medical Devices (EUDAMED) […] […]
Electronic Instructions for Use (eIFU) are digital versions of traditional printed instructions for medical devices. They offer numerous advantages, including improved accessibility and reduced paper consumption. The current situation in the EU, global regulations, and future requirements for medical device manufacturers are discussed in the following article. In Europe, eIFUs have been a topic since […]
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On August 6, 2024, the first module of the new Swissmedic database was released. It serves to register economic operators and medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics, which are marketed in Switzerland. This database, known as swissdamed, is being introduced in stages and consists of two main modules: the Actor and Device modules. The platform […]
The direct connection to EUDAMED, M2M, has numerous advantages. While the initial setup may be somewhat complex, it becomes manageable with a competent and experienced software partner like tracekey. The M2M interface to EUDAMED (Machine-to-Machine) enables the direct and automated exchange of information between internal systems, such as the mytracekey UDI Manager software and the […]
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During the development of the UDI Manager packages, we focused intensively on how to best meet the diverse requirements of medical device manufacturers. The result: four tailor-made packages plus a customizable ENTERPRISE version, which are based on a monthly or annual base fee and supplemented by a pay-as-you-use model for additional UDIs. We explain exactly […]
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