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What is the European Medical Device Nomenclature?Recently we updated you on Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 and how this amendment introduces a new approach on mandatory use of certain EUDAMED modules. Currently, 3 modules are live and those modules are expected to become mandatory in the upcoming year. One of the modules is the UDI/Device module. This module requires manufacturers to register their d..

When to expect the first modules of EUDAMED to become mandatoryBy Annette van RaamsdonkAfter several meetings, consultations and a draft version, the final version of the Questions and Answers (Q&A) on EUDAMED was published a few weeks ago, in November. The Q&A document is a guidance document giving practical information on the new requirements, which followed Amendment (EU) 2024/1860, which we ..

1. Introduction Article 77(5) MDR requires that the sponsor submits to the Member States in which a clinical investigation was conducted a clinical investigation report within one year of the end of the clinical investigation or within three months of the early termination or temporary halt, irrespective of the outcome of the clinical investigation. Furthermore, the clinical investigation report..

Introduction and scope The introduction of the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system referred to in Article 27 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) aims to ensure an adequate level of identification and traceability with respect to medical devices. Basic UDI-DIs, UDI-DIs and UDIPIs shall be assigned (in compliance with the rules of the designated issuing entities) by manufac..

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..

Introduction This document aims to clarify important terms and concepts that are outlined in Section 2 of Chapter VII of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). Establishing a common understanding of these terms and concepts is necessary for the effective and harmonised implementation of the vigilance requireme..

Medical device manufacturers selling in the European market will want to take note of the compliance requirements of several new guidance documents. It has been a busy October month for the European Commission (EC) and for stakeholders participating in the relevant Medical Devices Coordination Groups (MDCG). With the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/1860, not only the transitional timelines for ..

Returning from a long holiday and need to catch up on EU medical device and IVD regulatory developments? Read our update on European regulatory news over the last few months. Amending legislation published to extend the transition of legacy IVDs and roll out EUDAMEDRegulation 2024/1860 was officially released to extend the transition time for legacy IVDs, roll out EUDAMED, and require data on di..

The EU Regulations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices MDR, IVDR1. Extension of MDR transitional period    - 31 Dec 2027: class III, class IIb implantable    - 31 Dec 2028: Other class IIb, class IIa, class I m/s 2. Extension of IVDR transitional period    - 31 Dec 2027: devices covered by IVDD certificate and class D    - 31 Dec 2028: class C     - 31 Dec 2029: class B, c..

Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (the IVDR) requires that the manufacturer shall draw up a summary of safety and performance (SSP) for class C and D devices, other than devices for performance studies. The SSP shall be validated by a notified body (NB) and made available to the public via the European database on medical devices (Eudamed). Text elements in italic i..