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Date Guidance No About the guidance 14 Feb 2023 MDCG 2023-3 – Questions and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices – February 2023 This document aims to clarify important terms…
Guidance No About the guidance MDCG 2022-4 rev.1 Guidance on appropriate surveillance regarding the transitional provisions under Article 120 of the MDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to the MDD or the AIMDD, Revision 1 – December…
Guidance No About the guidance MDCG 2021-22 Rev.1 Clarification on “first certification for that type of device” and corresponding procedures to be followed by notified bodies, in context of the consultation of the expert panel referred to in Article 48(6)…
The UK government has responded to the medical devices consultation (the original consultation is half way down the page) held between September and November 2021, with new plans to strengthen the regulation of medical devices in the UK. Following the…
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has published the following updates: Guidance No About the guidance MDCG 2022-11 MDCG Position Paper: Notice to manufacturers to ensure timelycompliance with MDR requirements From 27 May 2024, the MDR will be fully applicable…
The following commission implementing decisions on the harmonised standards for medical devices drafted in support of the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) of the European Parliament and of the Council have been published thus far: Commission Implementing Decision (EU)…
Hologic has launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Genius Digital Diagnostics system in Europe, for cervical cancer screening. The burden of cervical cancer in Europe According to a study by the EPF in 2020: Current estimates indicate that every year, 61,072…
The TGA. Australia has provided further information on the reclassification of of software based medical devices. Recent changes to regulation of software based medical devices The regulatory changes came into effect on 25 February 2021 as previously reported in this…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a guideline on quality documentation for medicinal products when used with a medical device. The guideline was adopted on 22 July 2021 and will come into effect on 1 January 2022. What is…
Last updated: 14 January 2022 See update(s) at the end of the post. The Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) requires require manufacturers to draw up a Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP) for their devices. This post attempts to…