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What makes Switzerland significant for Medical Device Manufacturers?

Switzerland is a premier destination for medical device manufacturers relying on sophisticated micromanufacturing or advanced precision techniques. This appeal is evident in Switzerland’s choice of EMEA headquarters for industry leaders. The country boasts one of the world’s highest proportions of GDP derived from the manufacturing sector, driven by traditional watchmaking, MEMS, and Medtech industries. These sectors have cultivated highly industrialized, digitized precision cluste...
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Unlocking Opportunities: Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Medical Device Approval

Introduction The Saudi Arabian Medical device registration and approval is governed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, also known as the SFDA. The procedure for the introduction of a medical device in the Saudi Arabian market is called Medical Device Marketing Authorization (MDMA). SFDA has published a guidance document, MDS-REQ-001, on Requirements for Medical Device Marketing Authorization. This guidance provides detailed information on the authorization process. Saudi Arabian Medical Devic...
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Software As a Medical Device and Its Clinical Evaluation

As technology advances across all healthcare fields, Software plays a significant role in all products. It is widely integrated into digital platforms serving both medical and non-medical purposes. Medical device software is one of three types of Software related to medical devices. The other two types of medical device software include Software that is an integral part of the medical device (medical device software) and Software used in manufacturing or maintaining the medical device. Software...
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“Professional use” Test Kit – Procedure for Registration in UK 

“Professional use” Test Kit – Procedure for Registration in UK  Novel Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a different variety of disease that has never been seen in humans before, impacting being a pandemic, and affecting the world since the year 2020. One of the most difficult aspects of coronavirus is the ambiguity of not knowing who has been infected or whether it is safe to resume normal activities. Testing of high quality might assist provide assurance. However, no good thing in...
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Iraq Medical Device Registration: KIMADIA Guidelines and Requirements

Navigating Medical Device Registration with Iraq’s Regulatory Authority: KIMADIA Guidelines and Requirements  Regulatory Authority State Company for Marketing Drugs and Medical Appliances (KIMADIA)  “Kimadia” refers to the Iraqi State Company for Marketing Drugs and Medical Appliances. It is a governmental organization responsible for procuring and distributing pharmaceuticals and medical supplies within Iraq, including through tenders and procurement processes.  When “Kimadia...
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MDCG Guidance for Manufacturers of Class I Medical Devices

A medical device’s intended use and inherent risks must be considered when determining its MDR classification. Class I devices pose less risk to patients and end users, as under the previous MDD. The new Regulation EU MDR 2017/745 has added extended rules, leading some devices to fall under Class IIa, IIb, or even III.  This document is intended to guide Class I medical device manufacturers (excluding custom-made devices) that sell products bearing their name or trademark on the Union mar...
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September Newsletter

EU REGULATIONS The expert panel in the field of in vitro diagnostic medical devices now accepts submissions from notified bodies for the Performance Evaluation Consultation Procedure | 03 September 2021 Regulations EU MDR 2017/745 on Medical Devices and EU IVDR 2017/746 on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices contain important improvements among which stricter control for high-risk devices is implemented via a new pre-market scrutiny mechanism, reinforcement of the rules on clinical evidence...
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October Newsletter

EU REGULATIONS The expert panel in the field of in vitro diagnostic medical devices now accepts submissions from notified bodies for the Performance Evaluation Consultation Procedure | 14 October 2021 To prevent disruption in the supply of these essential healthcare products, the European Commission has proposed a progressive roll-out of the new In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation introducing substantial changes in the regulatory framework for in vitro diagnostic medical devices, such...
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November Newsletter

EUROPE EUDAMED Notified Bodies and Certificates Module – Relevant documents and information| 15 November 2021 Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) establish that Notified Bodies (NB) should register in EUDAMED any information regarding certificates issued (including amendments and supplements), suspended, reinstated, withdrawn or refused and other restrictions imposed on these certificates. Such i...
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December Newsletter

EU REGULATIONS MDCG 2022-4 – Guidance on appropriate surveillance regarding the transitional provisions under Article 120 of the MDR | 16 February 2022 Article 120(2) and 120(3) of the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) state s that devices which are covered by valid certificates issued by a notified body under the Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive 90/385/EEC (AIMDD), or the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) may be placed on the market or put into servic...
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