Theme Conformity assessment bodies assessment  with a view to designation as a notified body 
Target Audience Conformity assessment bodies, notified bodies, designating authorities, joint assessment teams 
Products concerned MD, IVD 
Documents mentioned IMDR (EU) 2017/745 – Article 39 
IVDR (EU) 2017/746 – Article 35 

This document provides guidance : 

        • NBs when establishing the Corrective and Preventive Action Plan (CAPA) to address non-conformities (NCs) arising from joint assessments under Article 39(5) of the MDR or Article 35(5) of the IVDR. 
        • Designating authorities when examining and giving opinions on the Notified Bodies’ CAPA plans, in accordance with Article 39(7) of the MDR or Article 35(7) of the IVDR 
        • joint assessment teams when examining the CAPA plan and the opinion of the designating authority thereon in accordance with Article 39(7) of the MDR or Article 35(7) of the IVDR