Commission launches a public consultation and a call for evidence for EU Medical Devices evaluation
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation and call for evidence as part of a targeted evaluation of the EU legislation on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. This consultation offers stakeholders the chance to share their views on the effectiveness of the current regulations and identify any potential shortcomings. The regulations ...
Consultation, EU, IVDR, MDR
Importance of Importers in the MDR/IVDR
Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR), an importer is defined as any natural or legal person established within the European Union who places a medical device from a third country onto the EU market. The key criteria for an importer, as specified in the regulations, are: Obligations of Importers The obligations ...
Classification Rationales
In the rapidly evolving European regulatory landscape, correct classification of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR, EU 2017/745) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR, EU 2017/746) is pivotal. Misclassification can lead to delays in market access, costly rework, compliance risks, and, most importantly, patient safety issues. ...
Guidance on Borderline Products
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) provide comprehensive and detailed definitions that clearly outline what qualifies as a Medical Device and an In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device. These definitions are essential, as they serve as the foundation for determining the regulatory pathway for products within the European Union. The ...
EU Parliament Vote to Revise MDR and IVDR
The EU Parliament has adopted a resolution to revise the MDR and IVDR to address the ongoing challenges regarding implementation and support patient access to essential medical devices by 2025. The EU Parliament’s proposed amendments to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) are timely, balancing much-needed reform with a commitment ...
EU Publishes New Harmonised Standards for MDR and IVDR
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 ...
MDCG 2024-11 Guidance on qualification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices
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 ...
Current State of Play for Medical Devices (MDR & IVDR)
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 ...
UPDATE: MDCG 2021-4 Rev. 1 Application of transitional provisions for certification of class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices according to Regulation (EU) 2017/746
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 ...
New Notified Body has been Designated under the IVDR
A new notified body has been designated for the IVDR. The new notified body, ISTITUTO SUPERIORE DI SANITA’ (NB 0373), is based in Italy. This new addition brings the total number of notified bodies designated under IVDR to 13. More information on the notified body can be found using the following link
