The extension of the MDR transition periods came at the right time for many companies. A survey by the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) in April 2022 found that a total of 85% of medical devices certified under the Medical Device Directive (MDD) and Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive (AIMDD) are not yet certified for […]
Medical device manufacturers are required by the MDR/IVDR to monitor the safety of their products even after they have been approved and have entered the market. This process is called Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) or Post-Marketing Surveillance. Due to the considerable amount of work involved, it can be advantageous to outsource this process to other companies. […]
On January 06, 2023, the European Commission (EC) published a proposal for the extension of the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) transition periods. This proposal was already adopted on February 16, bringing the extension into force. The obligation of medical device manufacturers to be MDR compliant was thereby postponed several years into the future. Reason for […]
Many manufacturers ask themselves whether a clinical evaluation or clinical trial is necessary for their medical devices. The MDR requirements are quite extensive and specific. Various products previously categorized as equivalent under the MDD now belong to a different risk class and existing clinical data are often no longer accepted by notified bodies. The MDR […]
A custom-made device in MedTech is a product prescribed to a patient by an authorized person, such as a physician. This product, by prescription, is manufactured exclusively for the respective person. Mass products with adaptions adjusted to fit the user’s needs are not considered as custom-made devices. Custom-made devices were already part of the Medical […]
What requirements must a product fulfill before it can ultimately be sold in the EU? This question is answered in the second chapter of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). It includes information on placing products on the market, commissioning, and the role of authorized representatives. The responsibility for this lies with manufacturers, importers, and distributors. […]
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Medical devices play a crucial role in modern healthcare. Their regulation is essential to ensure safety and efficacy. In recent years, regulatory changes in this area had a significant impact on industry and patients. In particular, regulatory requirements and changes in and around the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) are compelling stakeholders to stay on top […]
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To make it easier to classify medical devices, they are differentiated into various categories. As in the Medical Device Directive (MDD), they are divided into three classes for this purpose in the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Thus, how a product is evaluated to reach the market also differs, as there are significantly different requirements for […]
A Notified Body is a government-supervised organization designated by a member state of the European Union to test the suitability of various products before they are placed on the market. The European Commission also maintains a database of Notified Bodies called Nando (New Approach Notified and Designated Organisations). In medical technology, they are also responsible […]
At first glance, the general differences between the In Vitro Diagnostic Directive (IVDD) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) are not particularly significant. Regulations of the IVDD continue to exist, so to speak, but they are supplemented by additional regulations, resulting in the IVDR. For example, the obligations of economic operators, i.e., manufacturers, authorized […]