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 the mitigation of risks related to discontinuation or interruption of supply of in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) needed fo..