The Number of Medical Device Notified Bodies is increasing

EU Commission has announced EU MDR 2017/745 designation of 40th notified body (NB). The number of Notified Bodies is expected to increase with the issue of the amendment for MDR extension on 20 March 2023 .With increasing number of NBs manufacturers may find more options to certify their devices. Since beginning of 2019, when the …

The official text of MDR extension has been published

European Commission published the official text of the proposal to extend the MDR transition period for legacy devices on 6 January 2023. The amendment has been formally adopted by both the European Parliament and the Council on 15 March 2023.On 20 March 2023,it has been published in the Official Journal and entered into force. As …

MDCG 2023-3 Guidance has been published

MDCG 2023-3-The guidance document on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices has been published by MDCG. The purpose of this guidance is to clarify important terms and concepts that are outlined in Section 2 of Chapter VII of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR). This …

Transitional provisions for certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR 2017/746)

Proposal for transitional provisions for certain invitro diagnostic medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 European Commission issued a proposal (2021/0323 (COD)) for the amendment of the transitional provisions under EU Regulation 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR).  Once approved by the council and parliament this will give more time for many IVD manufacturers …

MDCG 2020-21 PSUR Guidance has been published

The guidance document MDCG 2020-21– Guidance on Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 which is highly anticipated has been published on 16 December 2022 by MDCG. The guidance document, which provides information about the content, format and frequency of preparation for the PSUR, which must be prepared during and after the …

ISO 14644-4 has been revised

ISO 14644-4 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments — Part 4: Design, construction and start-up has been revised. ISO made some changes by renewing the standard, which was first published in 2001, at the end of last month. The main changes in the new version are as follows: 1. The normative content has been expanded;2. Added …

Common specifications for the groups of products without an intended medical purpose listed in Annex XVI of EU 2017/745 MDR

After the issue of implementing regulation for the reprocessing of single-use devices, EU Commission issued the implementing regulation 2022/2346 as regards common specifications (CS) for the groups of products without an intended medical purpose listed in Annex XVI of EU  2017/745 MDR.   The manufacturers who aim to produce the products covered by Annex XVI …

Use of Harmonised Standards: MDCG 2021-5

Use of Harmonised Standards The MDCG 2021-5 Guidance on standardisation for medical devices explains the use of harmonised standards for demonstrating compliance to MDR (EU 2017/745 ) and IVDR (EU 2017/746) . Although this guidance document does not include new information, it is especially helpful for medical device start-ups and manufacturers, which are at the …

FDA Biocompatibility Assessment Resource Center

FDA issued a new page called “Biocompatibility Assessment Resource Center”, where you can find useful information for your biocompatibility evaluation. The web pages mainly include explanation of terms and concepts important for a biocompatibility evaluation of a medical devices.  As you might already know, the general principals are already specified in the guidance document “Use …

EUDAMED Single Registration Number

The first module of the EUDAMED (European Databank on Medical Devices ) is live as of 1st December of 2020. This will enable economic operators to get a Single Registration Number (SRN). MDR Registration Requirements As you know, Chapter III of the MDR EU 2017/45 deals with identification and traceability of medical devices including registration …