In September, the UK's MHRA published two major guidances concerning the regulatory environment for medical devices (MD) in the UK, applicable from January 1, 2021 (end of the transition period): The first one, very comprehensive, relates to the regulation of MD after...
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Reprocessing of single-use devices: long-awaited common specifications !
The Commission published on August 19 the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1207 laying down rules for the application of the MD Regulation as regards common specifications for the reprocessing of single-use devices. This implementing Regulation lays down rules where...
GDPR compliance and transfer of data to third countries: the CJEU rules
In a major ruling on July 16 (see press release), the Court of Justice has provided us with guidance on what it considers to be "an adequate level of protection" for personal data transferred to a third country under the GDPR. It ruled on the inadequacy of the levels...
Minutes of the meeting held on 19 June: something new regarding harmonized standards !
• The update of the list of harmonized standards under the 3 Directives is planned for the end of 2020. • A new standardization request to CEN / CENELEC for harmonized standards under the Regulations is expected in the 1st quarter of 2021. • ...
GMED designated in accordance with the MDR
The French notified body GMED (number 0459) has just been designated in accordance with the MDR ! It is the 15th notified body to successfully pass the designation milestone. Its designation perimeter is among the most expanded. It is available on the NANDO database...
How the MDR will impact your regulatory watch
Have you thought about the impacts of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on your regulatory and normative watch? The Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, together with the ISO 13485: 2016 standard, require manufacturers to implement a monitoring system in order to...
Successfully preparing for remote audits of your quality management systems
Current travel restrictions, combined with the necessity to maintain regulatory certification programs, have driven certification bodies to find alternative methods of assessing the conformity of medical device manufacturers’ quality management systems (QMS). Various...
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The COVID-19 pandemic and face masks: overview of the current situation
As the world continues to be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Union is facing shortages of necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical devices, such as face masks. Given the surge in demand for these products, legislative measures have...
Latest and final version of the regulation on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
The European Council published, on the 22nd February 2017, the final text of the Regulation on medical devices. This text changes and replaces the proposal for a regulation published on the 9th august 2016, which had obtained a political agreement on the 20th...
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