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OMC Medical to Showcase Global Market Access Solutions at KIMES 2024 

Book time with Gayathri Ganesan: KIMES Exhibition   OMC Medical Set to Attend KIMES, Invites Participants to Meet at UK Pavilion for Uninterrupted Market Access Solutions  SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – February 21, 2024 – OMC Medical, a leading provider of regulatory support and market access solutions for medical device, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, announces its participation in the Korea International Medical & Hospital Equipment Show (KIMES) from March 1...
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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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Top 7 Guidance On Class I Medical Devices

The EU MDR 2017/745 imposes more stringent requirements for Class I devices. Under the new regulations, Manufacturers must righty classify a medical device and provide technical documentation following the device class. The risk class under MDD could change under MDR. In some cases, medical devices could be up classified from Class I medical devices to Class II a/b medical devices or Class III medical devices. Please read our article on the classification of medical devices to understa...
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EU Notified Body

A notified body is an independent organisation designated by an EU country to assess the conformity of products before being placed on the market. Under EU MDR 2017/745, the notified body is also called a conformity assessment body.   A conformity assessment body (CAB) or a notified body is responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment procedure mentioned in the applicable Regulation. What does a notified body do? A notified body assesses whether the product conforms to the require...
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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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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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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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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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Understanding Borderline Cosmetics in the EU

by OMC Medical | Dec 13, 2023 | Cosmetics, 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 regul...
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Nomenclature of Medical Devices

Medical device nomenclatures are those products used to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor the many diseases known to humankind. Medical devices and medicines play an equally important role in treating human beings. To learn more about medical devices, read our article on the definition of a medical device. This article discusses the nomenclature of medical devices and examples of these. What is the Nomenclature of Medical Devices? To simply put it, the nomenclature is the naming of a me...
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