EU MDR Training

Practical European Medical Device Regulation Training

Our training combines regulatory guidance with practical industry knowledge to support businesses navigating the complexities of EU medical device compliance.

500+ Manufacturers Supported
BSI ISO 13485 Certified
UK & EU Offices
Former MHRA Expertise
Established 2017
Patient Guard medical device regulatory consultancy illustration showing UKCA, CE MDR, FDA, ISO 13485, IVDR and technical documentation.

Course Overview

The EU MDR introduced significant changes to the regulation of medical devices within the European Union, increasing expectations around clinical evidence, technical documentation, post-market surveillance and quality management systems.

This training course focuses on practical implementation pathways and regulatory expectations to help organisations strengthen compliance metrics and support successful cross-border market access.

  • MDR structure and scope
  • Device classification
  • Economic operator responsibilities
  • General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR)
  • Technical documentation requirements
  • Clinical evaluation expectations
  • Post-market surveillance obligations
  • UDI and traceability
  • Vigilance and reporting requirements

Who Should Attend?

This training module is suitable for:

  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Regulatory affairs professionals
  • QA professionals
  • Start-up companies
  • Importers and distributors
  • Product development teams
  • Economic operators
  • Individuals new to EU MDR requirements

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, participants will understand:

  • The structure and purpose of EU MDR 2017/745
  • Key structural changes introduced under the MDR
  • Device classification rules and frameworks
  • Responsibilities of manufacturers and economic operators
  • Requirements for technical documentation files
  • Clinical evaluation methodologies and expectations
  • PMS and vigilance reporting obligations
  • UDI and EUDAMED registration concepts
  • Strategic relationships between MDR and ISO 13485
  • Common regulatory bottlenecks faced by manufacturers

Course Topics

Introduction to EU MDR

  • Overview of EU MDR 2017/745
  • Scope and applicability
  • Transition timelines and requirements

Device Classification

  • MDR classification rules
  • Examples of device classifications
  • Impact on conformity assessment routes

Economic Operators

  • Manufacturer regulatory obligations
  • Authorised Representatives
  • Importers and distributors
  • Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC)

General Safety & Performance Requirements (GSPR)

  • Annex I structural breakdown
  • Demonstrating conformity indicators
  • Harmonised standards and common specifications

Technical Documentation

  • Annex II and Annex III details
  • Technical file compilation structure
  • Regulatory documentation audit expectations

Clinical Evaluation

  • Clinical evidence thresholds
  • MEDDEV vs MDR expectations
  • PMCF planning and reporting overview

Post-Market Surveillance & Vigilance

  • Integrated PMS systems
  • Vigilance timeline reporting
  • Trend reporting analysis
  • PSUR and PMS reporting obligations

UDI & Traceability

  • Core UDI assignment requirements
  • Device registration protocols
  • EUDAMED functional module overview

Quality Management Systems

  • Direct relationship with ISO 13485
  • Risk management systems integration
  • Regulatory compliance procedures and controls

Course Format & Delivery

  • Live online instructor-led training
  • Private bespoke company sessions
  • Group interactive workshops
  • Customised training programmes

Training delivery can be adapted directly to map your organisation’s devices, risk profile, and exact internal workflows.

Course Duration

Typical delivery structures:

  • Full-Day: Main comprehensive technical curriculum

Extended workflows and dedicated workshop consulting variants are available for entities needing deeper alignment support.

🏆 Certification: All participants receive an official Certificate of Attendance upon course competition.

Course Pricing

Individual Path

Full-Day EU MDR Training

£695 / per person
  • Live online instructor-led training
  • Comprehensive course training materials
  • Practical real-world regulatory audit examples
  • Interactive Q&A access with the training consultant
  • Official Certificate of Attendance

Corporate & Private Team Training

Patient Guard provides bespoke private team training sessions tailored specifically to your exact medical device technology pipeline, distribution classification, and internal corporate goals.

Corporate Rate
From £2,500 / day
  • Medical device manufacturers
  • Regulatory compliance & quality assurance teams
  • Strategic start-up companies & innovators
  • Importers, economic operators, and distributors
  • Organisations transitioning historical profiles to full MDR compliance
  • Total number of operational attendees
  • Specific scope lengths and deep-dive modules
  • Underlying product risk profiles & technologies
  • Preferred digital or structural delivery formats

Logistics & Global Delivery

  • Delivered via live instructor-led streaming networks
  • Fully interactive and practical working frameworks
  • Available across international territories and time zones
  • Dedicated bespoke enterprise blocks available upon request

Group Booking Discounts

If you are enrolling multiple delegates from a single operating facility or legal entity, tiered pricing discounts may apply.

Please contact Patient Guard directly to process custom volume booking requests.

Request Course Pricing & Availability

Reach out to our regulatory consulting team to schedule block training dates, secure group bookings, or request an explicit customized quote for your team requirements.

Contact Patient Guard

.

Why Choose Patient Guard?

  • Practical industry-focused training
  • Experienced medical device regulatory professionals
  • Training aligned with current EU MDR expectations
  • Real-world regulatory examples
  • Support for manufacturers and start-ups
  • UK and EU regulatory expertise
The Patient Guard Team photo

FAQs

Yes. The course is suitable for both beginners and professionals involved in medical device regulatory compliance.

Yes. The training includes practical regulatory examples and implementation guidance.

Yes. This course focuses specifically on the European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR 2017/745).

Yes. Patient Guard can provide tailored private training sessions aligned with your products and regulatory needs.

Posted on Google Google
Munna P profile picture
Munna P
51 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Working with the Patient Guard team has been a great experience throughout our MHRA and ISO 13485 documentation journey. Their expertise, structured approach, and practical guidance helped our team build a robust quality management system while keeping us aligned with regulatory expectations. The collaboration was professional, responsive, and focused on finding solutions rather than simply identifying issues. A special thank you to Alex and Steve for their outstanding coordination, responsiveness, and continuous support throughout the project. They were always approachable, provided valuable feedback, and worked closely with our team to resolve challenges efficiently. Their commitment made a significant difference in keeping our documentation effort on track. I highly recommend Patient Guard to any healthcare or MedTech organization looking for experienced regulatory and quality system partners for MHRA, ISO 13485, and broader medical device compliance initiatives. Thank you again to the entire Patient Guard team for being such reliable partners.
Posted on Google Google
Peter Reeve profile picture
Peter Reeve
78 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
STEPPER design, manufacture & distribute eyewear across the globe. With the increasingly complex landscape concerning the placing of Mecial Devices onto the market, we realised we needed professional guidance. We found Patient Guard via a simple internet search and are delighted we did! They provide a pragmatic solution to our needs, are totally reliable & always available to answer our (often simplistic) questions. They are highly efficient & responsive to what is a changing picture in our world and nothing is too much trouble. We have a much better understanding of regulatory affairs and our responsibilities as manufacturers & distributors and they support us in navigating the requirements in different territories. Updating our Declaration of Conformity, ensuring our labelling is compliant and acting as our PRRC are the key areas of their service for us.
Posted on Google Google
Derek Timm profile picture
Derek Timm
78 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
For those companıes lookıng to comply to ISO standards and ın partıcular ISO13485 whıch to be honest ıs a nıghtmare I would strongly suggest goıng to the professıonals as ındeed we dıd by joınıng forces wıth Patıent Guard Ltd The staff are fantastıc nothıng ıs too much trouble and as a medıcal supply company we sımply cannot lıve wıthout them Thanks ın partıcular to Alex and Steve for all the hard work and our best regards from Dan Medıca South Lımıted
Posted on Google Google
BMSCriticalCare profile picture
BMSCriticalCare
115 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great service, very helpful and always willing to answer any questions we have,
Posted on Google Google
Thomson Software profile picture
Thomson Software
786 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Alex Lewis of PatientGuard guided us through the ISO13485 process in a thorough, systematic and efficient manner. He was friendly, patient and willing to go the extra mile. Excellent service.
Verified by Trustindex
Trustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more

Get in touch

Our Friendly Team are here to help.
Patient guard

Sign up to our newsletter

Be the first to hear industry news and how Patient Guard can help you.

Get the Medical Device Technical Checklist

Thank you! The checklist is now ready to download.