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MedTech Europe position paper published: The Future of Europe’s Medical Technology Regulations

MedTech Europe have published a position paper The Future of Europe’s Medical Technology Regulations. This paper describes MedTech Europe’s vision for an efficient, innovation-focused, and well-governed regulatory framework. It addresses healthcare access challenges resulting from the structural issues of the European regulatory system. MedTech Europe has called out for comprehensive reform addressing the three key areas of efficiency, innovation and…
Tehelj
November 17, 2023
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MedTech Europe position paper published: The Future of Europe’s Medical Technology Regulations

MedTech Europe have published a position paper The Future of Europe’s Medical Technology Regulations. This paper describes MedTech Europe’s vision for an efficient, innovation-focused, and well-governed regulatory framework. It addresses healthcare access challenges resulting from the structural issues of the European regulatory system. MedTech Europe has called out for comprehensive reform addressing the three key areas of efficiency, innovation and…
Tehelj
November 10, 2023
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TEAM-NB Notified Bodies call to action to manufacturers to apply

Team-NB hve published a press release "TEAM-NB Notified Bodies call to action to manufacturers to apply. October 2023" This press release is a call to action to to apply with notified bodies in time especially for high-risk IVD medical devices. It intends to raise awareness with the device manufacturers and other economic operators to apply with notified bodies in time.…
Tehelj
October 27, 2023
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European Commission published update on EU reference labs

The European Commission has provided an update on the designation of EU reference labs. Reference labs are intended for high-risk medical devices and should be a part of the conformity assessment process. There are currently no reference labs designated for the IVDR. In July 2022, the European Commission opened applications to become a reference lab, specifically under 8 categories: Hepatitis…
Ashleigh
July 7, 2023
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EU IVDR amendment published in the OJEU

The amendment to the EU IVDR has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This removes the sell-off provision for IVD products, meaning that IVDs legally placed on the market under their IVDD certification can continue to be supplied to users indefinitely. This does not mean that new product can be placed on the market after expiry…
Ashleigh
March 24, 2023
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MDCG guidance schedule

The MDCG have published their latest ongoing guidance update. The following IVDR-related documents are included in this list: Notified bodies Q&A on requirements notified bodies – update of MDCG 2019-6 (Permanent work item, no estimated date) Standards Updates of guidance document MDCG 2021-5 on standardisation for medical devices (Estimated Q2 2023) Post-market surveillance and vigilance Guidance on Post-Market Surveillance requirements (Estimated Q2…
Ashleigh
March 17, 2023
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EU MDR/EU IVDR amendment approved by EU Council

On 7 March, the European Council unanimously approved the amendment to the EU MDR and EU IVDR. This amends the transitional provisions for the MDR and removes the sell-off provision for IVDs. This is expected to be published in the Official Journal of the European Union this month, which will be when it comes into force. MedTech Europe's press release…
Ashleigh
March 9, 2023
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MHRA weekly update (WC 27 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. MHRA Graduate Scheme Page summary: Information about the MHRA’s Graduate Scheme and how to apply. Change made: First published.   Working for MHRA Page summary: Information on how to apply for jobs, workplace benefits and skills development at the Agency. Change made: Added link to MHRA graduate Scheme.   Medical…
Ashleigh
March 9, 2023
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MHRA weekly update (20 Feb)

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Impact of extension of Medical Device Regulations transitional period and the validity of certificates in the EU Page summary: The EU Commission has voted to adopt an extension of the transition period for the EU Medical Device Regulations and to extend the validity of certain device certificates Change made: First…
Ashleigh
March 9, 2023