The MDCG has endorsed a guidance (updated September 2022) providing clarification on the conditions and corresponding procedures notified bodies need to apply when determining if an expert panel consultation on…
COVID-19 IVDs: MDCG Guidance on performance evaluation
The MDCG has endorsed a 2021-21 Guidance on performance evaluation of SARS–CoV–2 in vitro diagnostic medical devices for the conformity assessment under IVDD and IVDR.…
22 MDR Notified Bodies on NANDO and MDCG instructions on Clinical Investigation ID
The NANDO database newly lists 22 Notified Bodies under the MDR! EUROFINS PRODUCT TESTING ITALY S.R.L. has been the latest NB notified under the Regulation (EU)…
First harmonised standards under MDR& IVDR are now available!
The European Commission has published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1182 of 16 July 2021 on…
MDCG Guidance note: UDI within organization’s QMS
The MDCG has released a new Guidance note on how to implement the MDR / IVDR requirements related to the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system…
MDR: 21 Notified Bodies on NANDO!
The NANDO database newly lists 21 Notified Bodies under the MDR! KIWA CERMET ITALIA S.P.A. has been the latest NB notified under the Regulation (EU)…
MDCG Explanatory note on IVDR codes
The MDCG has issued its 2021-14 Guidance related to assignment of codes to in vitro diagnostic medical devices, which is done by the manufacturer when…
MDCG Q&A on EUDAMED Actor registration for importers (update)
The MDCG has released a revised version of Questions & Answers document clarifying actor registration obligations in accordance with MDR Article 31 and IVDR Article…
Expert panels: First opinion on Class III implantable device released
What is the role of Expert panels? According to articles 106 and 48(6) of the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746…
MDCG Q&A on EUDAMED Actor registration for legacy & custom-made device manufacturers, SPPP
The MDCG has released a Questions & Answers document clarifying actor registration obligations in accordance with MDR Article 31 and IVDR Article 28. Some terms,…