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12Jul 2024
EU MDR, EU Cubicdesignz Comments: 0

Vigilance Terms and Concepts as Outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on Medical Devices

According to European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) the term “Vigilance” is the identification, reporting and trending of serious incidents and the conduct of safety-related corrective actions (Market surveillance and vigilance). An ‘incident’ as per article 2(64) MDR is any malfunction or deterioration in the characteristics or performance of a device made available on the market, including use-error due to ergonomic features, as well as any inadequacy in the information supp...
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12Jul 2024
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Understanding Borderline Cosmetics in the EU

Understanding the distinctions between product classes within the European cosmetics landscape can be complex and ambiguous, often requiring input from authoritative bodies. Certain products may share similarities but fall under different regulatory frameworks. When products straddle these frameworks, they’re termed “borderline” by the European Commission (EC). Clear comprehension of a product category is vital to determine the regulatory requisites for the specific market. Dif...
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12Jul 2024
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Strategic Approach to Compliance: Mastering the Quality Management System (QMS) in EU MDR

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12Jul 2024
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Staying Vigilant: Best Practices for Post-Market Surveillance under EU MDR

As medical device manufacturers navigate the landscape of post-market surveillance (PMS) under the European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), maintaining vigilance and adherence to best practices is crucial. Effective PMS not only ensures ongoing product safety and efficacy but also facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements. Top 7 Key Strategies for optimizing Post-Market Surveillance Here, we outline key strategies for optimizing post-market surveillance in alignment with EU MDR sta...
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12Jul 2024
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Ensuring Compliance and Quality: The Role of CE Marking in Safeguarding Patient Safety

The CE marking signifies a medical device’s adherence to stringent European Union (EU) safety regulations. This compliance process, known as CE marking compliance for patient safety, is critical in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of medical devices. By mandating rigorous assessments, it directly impacts patient safety. Manufacturers must demonstrate their devices meet essential safety and performance requirements, minimizing risks associated with malfunction, biocompatibility issues...
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12Jul 2024
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Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the Impact of certain Plastic Products on the Environment

Introduction Directive 2019/904 aims to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of specific plastic products, particularly in aquatic environments, while fostering the transition towards a circular economy through innovative and sustainable practices. It encompasses single-use plastic items outlined in the Annex and products made from oxo-degradable plastic and plastic-containing fishing gear. Member States are mandated to implement measures to significantly reduce the consumption of singl...
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MDCG Position Paper on the Implementation of UDI Requirements for Contact Lenses, Spectacle Frames, Spectacle Lenses & Ready Readers 

The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG), which was founded in accordance with Article 103 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, has approved this document. Every Member State is represented on the MDCG, which is presided over by an official from the European Commission.   The document cannot be regarded as representing the official stance of the European Commission because it is not a document from the European Commission. This paper does not contain any legally binding opinions. The only body tha...
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12Jul 2024
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Health Canada Medical Device Listing

Health Canada is the regulator of therapeutic products, including medical devices. Health Canada’s Medical Devices Active Licencing Listing (MDALL) contains a list of products that are already in the Canadian medical device market. It also contains the database for products that were previously licensed. This article discusses the various information available on MDALL. Read our article on overview of medical device registration in Canada to understand the various license requirements for diff...
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12Jul 2024
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eSTAR Pilot program by Health Canada & US FDA

eSTAR (electronic Submission Template and Resource) is an initiative launched by the US Food and Drug Administration in February 2020. It is a free, interactive PDF Form that provides assistance to the applicants in preparing the CDRH medical device submission for 510(k)s and De Novos. The content of the form is automated with an automatic verification feature, and the structure is complementary to the internal review and also harmonized with the IMDRF and guided construction for each submission...
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12Jul 2024
EU, Brazil, General Information, India, Swiss, UK, USA Cubicdesignz Comments: 0

Testing Standard Requirements around the World

Medical device testing standard- an overview Medical device testing is a crucial step in manufacturing a product. This mandatory process ensures that the medical device is safe and effective. Testing of medical devices proves that the product complies with the standards and regulations of a country. Moreover, it also sheds light on any product defects. This article discusses the testing requirements and the applicable standards. Medical device testing applies to all medical devices, in-vitro dia...
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