In October 2024, the MDCG published two documents: one on the regulatory status of ethylene oxide (EtO) used for the sterilisation of medical devices, and…
Notification for interruptions or discontinuations in the supply of medical devices
In its recent Regulation (EU) 2024/1860, the European Commission introduced amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations (MDR and IVDR). One of the main novelties of…
European Parliament votes in favour of MDR & IVDR resolution
Today, 23 October 2024, the European Parliament votes in favour of a resolution to update the Medical Devices Regulations within 180 days. The motion passed…
Updated MDCG 2021-25 on MDR legacy requirements
MDCG just updated its guidance document on the application of MDR requirements to legacy devices and to devices placed on the market prior to 26…
Harmonised standards for aseptic processing and clinical performance studies
On 9 October 2024, the European Commission published new harmonised standards in support of the EU medical devices Regulations (MDR and IVDR). These new standards…
New Guidance on qualification of IVDs
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) released MDCG 2024-11, a new guidance to support the qualification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and assess whether…
Transitional provisions for Class D IVDs: Updates to MDCG 2021-4
In September 2024, the MDCG published a revised version of MDCG 2021-4. This guidance addresses the application of transitional provisions for certification of class D…
IVDR: 13th Notified Body on NANDO!
The NANDO database has a new Notified Body under the IVDR! Istituto Superiore di Sanità is the 13th EU Notified Body notified under the Regulation…
Public consultation on common specifications for IVDs
From 19 August 2024, the European Commission opened a public consultation on common specifications for certain vitro diagnostic medical devices. For four weeks, until 16…
Switzerland: alignment with IVDR extension and Swissdamed implementation
On 14 August 2024, the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) announced Switzerland’s alignment with the EU extension for legacy IVDs, labelling simplification for…