To provide some context, a harmonized standard is a European standard developed by recognized European Standards Organizations such as: These standards are created based on a formal request from the European Commission. They are crucial for manufacturers, economic operators, and conformity assessment bodies, as they offer a recognized way to demonstrate compliance with relevant EU … Read more
The MDCG has recently published a guidance concerning the qualification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices. The purpose of this guidance document is to clarify what products fall in scope of Regulation 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) or an accessory to an IVD. For a product to qualify as an IVD or … Read more
In addition to the consultation on the future regulation of medical devices in the UK, the government plans to introduce legislation in 2024 that will strengthen Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) requirements in Great Britain ahead of broader regulatory reforms. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing patient safety as part of the upcoming medical device … Read more
There has been an update to the guidance document MDCG 2021-25 concerning the application of the MDR to legacy devices. To offer some background to this guidance document, the transitional provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) have been revised by Regulation (EU) 2023/607. Notably, the transitional period has been extended to either … Read more
The MDCG has released a guidance document concerning Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plan assessment. This guidance document is designed for conformity assessment bodies (CABs), notified bodies (NBs), designating authorities (DAs), and Joint Assessment Teams (JATs) involved in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro … Read more
A new notified body has been designated for the MDR. The new notified body, NEOEMKI Nemzeti Orvostechnikai Eszköz Megfelelőségértékelő és Tanúsító Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság (NEOEMKI LLC) (NB 1011), is based in Hungary. This new addition brings the total number of notified bodies designated under MDR to 50. More information on the notified body can be … Read more
We are proud to announce that Advena Malta has successfully passed the ISO 13485 surveillance audit with no non-conformities. This significant achievement underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards for our clients within the medical device industry. We remain focused on continuous improvement and will continue to prioritize the service we offer to our … Read more
We understand that the regulatory landscape of the MDR and IVDR is constantly changing, and in order to keep up to date with the changes, we have provided a current state of play with regards to some of the most important changes to the MDR and IVDR. MDR Extension Firstly, we would like to remind … Read more
The guidance document MDCG 2021-4 has been updated. For context, under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR), manufacturers of class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) are required to submit their applications to a notified body as part of the conformity assessment process. Additionally, under certain conditions, specific elements of … Read more
Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1860, the arrangements for the transfer of the surveillance from the notified body that issued the certificate to the notified body designated in accordance shall be clearly defined in an agreement between the manufacturer and the notified body designated and where practicable, the notified body that issued the certificate. In attempts … Read more
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