Introduction – Objectives of the MDR/IVDR amendment The amendment of the MDR and of the IVDR through Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 addresses three topics:1. Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 aims to ensure a high level of patient safety and public health protection, including mitigation of risk of shortages of in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) needed for the smooth functioning of healthcare service..
