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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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Mastering Medical Device Audits: A Roadmap to Preparedness and Compliance Excellence

Facing a medical device audit can be daunting, but with meticulous preparation and strategic responses, companies can turn this challenge into an opportunity for building a robust quality system. Tips for Mastering Medical Device Audits This article provides a detailed roadmap for mastering medical device audits, covering essential steps from internal audits to adeptly handling regulatory findings. 1. Demystifying Audits Understanding the fundamental concepts behind medical device audits is cruc...
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The Role of Notified Bodies in Assessing Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs) under EU MDR

Clinical evaluation is a continuous procedure that happens at every stage of a medical device’s life cycle. It is typically carried out initially in the course of developing a medical device to determine what data must be produced to gain access to the market. The first CE-marking must include a clinical evaluation, and it must be regularly updated going forward. Clinical evaluation is essential and significant because it guarantees that assessments of the device’s performance and sa...
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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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Safety Reporting on Clinical investigation

Under EU MDR 2017/245 Article 73, the sponsor shall report to all member states about the clinical investigations undertaken by the medical devices through an electronic system in case of any serious adverse events, device deficiency which leads to adverse events or any novel findings with regards to the event. The submission period may vary depending on the severity of the events. An initial incomplete report followed by the complete report shall be provided.  The reporting procedures are...
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Registration of Legacy Devices in EUDAMED

Legacy Devices are the medical devices covered by a valid Directive certificate under Directive 93/42/EEC or Directive 90/385/EEC and continue to be placed on the market after the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR). Those devices should be registered under EUDAMED without Basic UDI-DI and a UDI-DI within 18 months after the application is placed or 24 months if the EUDAMED is not fully functional before the date of application. This registration is mandatory for the manufactur...
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Vigilance in EU MDR

Introduction The Medical Device Vigilance System’s goal is to lower the risks of using medical equipment and serious incidents while it strives to improve protection for patients, healthcare providers, and other users. A National Competent Authority Report is one way that adverse occurrences are evaluated and, where necessary, information is shared according to the Medical Devices Directives/Regulations (NCAR). The implementation of suitable field safety corrective measures aims to prevent...
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EU IVDR’s First certification for the type of IVD and Notified Bodies Procedures

A short article based on MDCG 2021-22 guidelines on “first certification for the type of devices and the corresponding procedures to be followed by the Notified Bodies, ” established based on Article 106 of Regulation 2017/745  for Class D IVDR devices. Additionally, this guide talks about the conditions to be followed by the Notified bodies, whether to consult the expert panel for the performance evaluation report of the IVDR devices. According to Article 48(6) of IVDR 2017/746, th...
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EU MDR Market Surveillance Activities

Market surveillance is the activity carried out by the competent authorities according to Article 93 of MDR 2017/745 to ensure that products on the market comply with the relevant laws and regulations and with the current EU health and safety requirements. Maintaining market security in Europe and promoting consumer safety and business trust is vital. Suppose the medical device poses an unacceptable risk to the health or safety of the patients, users, or other people or any other aspects of the...
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The combination of medical devices and medicinal products based on MDCG 2022-5

This article focuses on the distinctions between the MDD and MDR, considering the terminologies and real-world examples of substance-based devices and combinations of medical and medicinal products. MEDDEV (Medical Devices) 2.1/3 Rev3 guideline for “Borderline products, drug-delivery products, and medical devices incorporating, by an integral part, an ancillary medicinal substance or with ancillary human blood derivative” got replaced with MDCG 2022-5 ” Guidance on the borderli...
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