The European Commission published on December 14 in the Official Journal of the EU the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2226 laying down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 as regards electronic instructions for use for medical devices...
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MDCG 2021-26 : Questions and Answers on repackaging & relabelling activities under Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 – October 2021
Theme Obligations of persons referred to in Article 16 Target Audience Importers and distributors Products concerned MD & IVD Documents mentioned MDR (EU) 2017/745 IVDR (EU) 2017/746 This guide presents a series of questions and answers about the obligations of...
MDCG 2021-25 Rev 1 : Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – application of MDR requirements to ‘legacy devices’ and to devices placed on the market prior to 26 May 2021 in accordance with Directives 90/385/EEC or 93/42/EEC – Octobre 2021
Theme Interpretation of the transitional provisions for DM certified under the Directives Target Audience Manufacturers, Notified Bodies Products concerned MD certified under the directives (IVD excluded) Documents mentioned MDR (EU) 2017/745 MDR – Article 120 Blue...
In vitro diagnostic medical devices: European Commission proposes to extend the duration of the transitional provisions
In order to ensure a continuous supply of in vitro diagnostic medical devices, the European Commission proposes to extend the periods initially foreseen in the Regulation concerning the transitional provisions. Please note that this proposal does not aim to change the...
MDCG 2021-24 : Guidance on classification of medical devices – October 2021
Theme Classification Target Audience Manufacturers, Notified Bodies (NB) Products concerned MD Documents mentioned MDR (EU) 2017/745 Annex VIII This MDCG document is a real mine of information for interpreting the classification rules of the MD Regulation, which until...
MDCG 2021-23 : Guidance for notified bodies, distributors and importers on certification activities in accordance with Article (16)4 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 – August 2021
Theme Certificates Target Audience Notified bodies, distributors and importers Products concerned MD & IVD Documents mentioned MDR (EU) 2017/745 IVDR (EU) 2017/746 This guide is intended to assist NB in carrying out certification activities in accordance...
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) of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 – August 2021
Theme Expert panel consultation referred to in article 48(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Target Audience Notified bodies - Manufacturers Products concerned IVD Documents mentioned IVDR (EU) 2017/746 Directive 98/79/EC This MDCG guide sets out criteria to be...
MDCG 2021-21 Rev. 1 : Guidance on performance evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic medical devices – August 2021
Theme COVID-19 – Performance evaluation Target Audience All stakeholders Products concerned IVD Documents mentioned IVDR (EU) 2017/746 Directive 98/79/EC This document details the performance evaluation conditions for IVD’s intended for the detection or...
MDCG 2021-20 : Instructions for generating CIV-ID for MDR Clinical Investigations – July 2021
Theme Eudamed2 – Clinical investigations Target Audience Competent authorities, clinical investigations sponsors Products concerned MD Documents mentioned MDR (EU) 2017/745 MDCG 2021-1 Rev.1. This guide provides Competent Authorities (CA) with the necessary...
MDCG 2021-19 : Guidance note integration of the UDI within an organisation’s quality management system – July 2021
Theme UDI Target Audience Manufacturers Products concerned MD & IVD Documents mentioned MDR (EU) 2017/745 IVDR (EU) 2017/746 MDCG 2018-1 v4 MDCG 2018-3 Rev.1 MDCG 2018-4 MDCG 2018-5 MDCG 2018-6 MDCG 2018-7 IMDRF/UDI WG/N48 FINAL: 2019 This MDCG guide...
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