Theme Borderline between medical devices and medicinal products
Target Audience Manufacturers
Products concerned Borderline products
Documents mentioned

Directive 2001/83/EC

Regulation (EU) 2017/746

Directive 93/42/EEC

Regulation (EU) 528/2012

Directive 2004/27/EC

Regulation (EC) 726/2004

 

This guide deals with borderline devices, which are defined as products for which it is not clear from the outset whether they are governed by the DM Regulation or by another regulation.

Different chapters are dedicated to herbal products, substance-based devices and combinations of medical devices and medicines.

Finally, flowcharts are provided to assist manufacturers in determining the status of their products.