Medical Device Regulatory Consultancy for UK, EU & FDA Compliance

Helping medical device, IVD and software manufacturers navigate complex regulations with practical regulatory expertise, ISO 13485-certified quality systems and tailored compliance support.

500+ Manufacturers Supported
BSI ISO 13485 Certified
UK & EU Offices
Former MHRA Expertise
Established 2017
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Trusted by organisations worldwide

500+ Manufacturers Supported

Patient Guard supports medical device, IVD, software, healthcare and life science organisations across the UK, Europe and international markets.

500+ Manufacturers Supported
UK & EU Regulatory Support
ISO 13485 BSI Certified
Since 2017 Trusted Partner
Protec
Stepper Vision
Walters Medical
Retainer Medical
Buy Definition
BetterKnow
Pearson
Cosi Care
Cormed
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Origin

Why Choose Patient Guard?

Practical regulatory and quality support from a specialist medical device consultancy trusted by manufacturers across the UK, EU and international markets.

Former MHRA Expertise

Benefit from practical regulatory insight shaped by experience of UK medical device regulatory expectations.

BSI ISO 13485 Certified

We operate our own certified quality management system, demonstrating the same high standards we help our clients implement.

UK & EU Offices

Supporting manufacturers through UK Responsible Person, EU Authorised Representative and international regulatory consultancy services.

500+ Manufacturers Supported

Trusted by startups, SMEs and multinational medical device manufacturers since 2017.

Certified Quality Management System

Patient Guard is BSI certified to ISO 13485

Our Quality Management System is independently certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI) to ISO 13485:2016, demonstrating that we operate to the same internationally recognised quality standards that we help our clients achieve.

For medical device manufacturers, selecting a consultancy that operates under an independently audited quality management system provides additional confidence that your regulatory partner follows robust, documented and controlled processes.

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Why this matters

  • Independently certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
  • ISO 13485 certified Quality Management System for our consultancy services.
  • Demonstrates that we practise the same quality standards we recommend to our clients.

The Experts Behind Patient Guard

Our experienced regulatory, quality and clinical specialists become an extension of your team, helping you navigate medical device compliance with confidence.

David Small, Founder and CEO of Patient Guard

David Small

Founder & CEO
EU MDR IVDR UKCA
Steve Condie, Regulatory Manager at Patient Guard

Steve Condie

Regulatory Manager
Biological Evaluation Risk Management SaMD
Alex Lewis, Quality Manager at Patient Guard

Alex Lewis

Quality Manager
ISO 13485 ISO 27001 QMS
Eleanor Shackleton, Clinical and Regulatory Specialist at Patient Guard

Eleanor Shackleton

Clinical & Regulatory Specialist
Clinical Evaluation Performance Evaluation CER
Jackie Brooks, Operations Manager at Patient Guard

Jackie Brooks

Operations Manager
EUDAMED MHRA Client Support

Our Regulatory & Quality Services

A complete range of regulatory, quality and compliance services to help medical device, IVD, software and digital health manufacturers achieve and maintain market access.

Medical Device Consultancy

Strategic regulatory support for manufacturers navigating UK, EU and international medical device requirements.

UK MDR EU MDR FDA
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Technical Documentation

Preparation and review of technical files for CE marking, UKCA marking and regulatory submissions.

CE Mark UKCA MDR
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Clinical Evaluation

Clinical evaluation plans, clinical evaluation reports and lifecycle clinical evidence support under EU MDR.

CEP CER MDR
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Biological Evaluation

ISO 10993 biological evaluation support, including biocompatibility strategy and evidence reviews.

ISO 10993 BEP BER
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ISO 13485 Consultancy

Quality management system implementation, improvement and audit support for medical device organisations.

QMS Audits ISO 13485
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ISO 27001 Consultancy

Information security management system support for organisations implementing ISO 27001 and improving cyber security governance.

ISO 27001 ISMS Cyber Security
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EU Authorised Representative

EU Authorised Representative services for non-EU medical device manufacturers placing devices on the EU market.

EU MDR EC Rep Market Access
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UK Responsible Person

UK Responsible Person support for overseas manufacturers registering and maintaining devices in Great Britain.

UKRP MHRA UKCA
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How We Support You

Whether you are developing a new device, preparing for launch or maintaining compliance after market entry, Patient Guard can support you at every stage of the medical device and IVD regulatory lifecycle.

1

Concept

Early-stage regulatory advice to help you understand classification, intended purpose, route to market and key compliance requirements.

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2

Design

Support with design controls, risk management, usability, software lifecycle planning and technical documentation strategy.

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3

Manufacturing

Quality management, supplier controls, validation planning and regulatory evidence to support compliant manufacturing.

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4

Launch

Final technical file preparation, UKCA or CE marking support, registrations and market access readiness.

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5

Post-Market

Post-market surveillance, vigilance, PMS reports, PMCF or PMPF activities and ongoing regulatory compliance support.

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6

Obsolescence

Support with product changes, discontinuation planning, legacy device compliance and lifecycle management.

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Ready to Bring Your Medical Device to Market?

Whether you need regulatory strategy, technical documentation, quality management support or market representation, Patient Guard can help you achieve compliance with confidence.

500+ Manufacturers Supported BSI ISO 13485 Certified UK & EU Offices Established 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Patient Guard

Patient Guard specializes in medical device and IVD (In-Vitro Diagnostic) regulatory consultancy. We provide expert support for CE Marking, UKCA marking, ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems (QMS) implementation, and FDA submissions to ensure your medical products meet global safety and performance standards.

We guide manufacturers through the entire technical documentation process. This includes creating and updating Technical Files, conducting Clinical Evaluations, and ensuring compliance with the latest EU MDR (2017/745) and IVDR (2017/746) regulations, as well as the UK Medical Device Regulations.

Yes. For non-UK manufacturers looking to sell in the United Kingdom, Patient Guard provides a designated UK Responsible Person service. We manage your MHRA registrations, maintain technical documentation, and act as your official liaison with UK regulatory authorities.

Our consultants provide end-to-end support for ISO 13485 implementation. This includes performing a gap analysis of your current systems, developing compliant QMS documentation, conducting internal audits, and providing full support during your Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.

Absolutely. We help manufacturers establish robust Post-Market Surveillance plans and Vigilance reporting systems. Our team ensures that any adverse events are reported correctly to the relevant authorities and that your device’s safety and performance are monitored continuously after market launch.

Yes. We provide comprehensive Risk Management services in accordance with ISO 14971, ensuring that all potential hazards are identified and mitigated throughout the device lifecycle. Additionally, we author and update Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER) and Performance Evaluation Reports (PER) to demonstrate the ongoing safety and clinical benefit of your products.

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Patient Guard are an excellent source of medical regulatory compliance advice, we have taken advantage of their various services from their EU Rep service, to helping with technical files all the way through to using their ISO templates to implement our ISO 13485 system.”

Richard Crow, Blue Tree Group

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Patient Guard have been a great support service to Cormed, providing help and advice promptly whenever requested. They have become a virtual department within Cormed enabling us to keep up to date and comply with the regulatory requirements whilst ensuring our QMS works for us at the same time.”

Tracey Slater, Cormed

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I really appreciate the monthly news letter which summarises any changes/ news to regulations and standards.

This is very helpful to me and in addition, is considered a great service by our ISO13485 external auditor. They were very impressed when I showed them your monthly news letter at our latest audit.

We can clearly demonstrate that we are on top with the regulative requirements, as I read and check your news letter.”

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