Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) updates – July – September 2026

DateGuidance NoAbout the guidance
Sept 2026MDCG 2020-16 rev.5Guidance on Classification Rules for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (September 2026)

The changes are as follows:
Rule 7 : Clarification of the rationale and revision of examples
July 2026MDCG 2026-5

MDCG Position Paper: UDI assignment between manufacturers and distributors

This MDCG Position Paper aims at explaining the point to clarify the situation and avoid confusion, misunderstandings or potential misuse arising from differing interpretations between manufacturers and distributors, as well as the EU UDI issuing entities. This should
ensure clarity, transparency and consistency across EU Member States in their enforcement of the provisions of the EU Medical Device Regulations on UDI and the operation of Eudamed.