The General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPRs) are detailed in the EU Medical Device Regulations (MDR) EU 2017/745 and detail what a manufacturer must show to prove that the medical devices they sell are safe and perform as intended.
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Electrical safety in medical devices is important to ensure that users of electronic medical device equipment are not subject to electrical risks. Medical Device manufacturers must ensure that their electronic devices are safe and that any risks are as low as possible.
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Medical Device Sterilization is a key aspect of ensuring certain Medical Devices are safe and effective. Sterilization ensures that the medical device is free from microorganisms before they are used on patients. Reducing the risk of infections.
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Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) has revolutionised the healthcare industry. From AI helping with medical image scanning to software being used in apps, to help with clinical decision making. Understanding how SaMD is regulated is critical to its success when being launched as a product.
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Planning for the design and development of a medical device is a requirement of regulatory systems. All manufacturers of Medical Devices are required to maintain a Quality Management System, in the USA this is determined under the CFR Title 21 part 820. Within the European Union, it is placed within demonstrating certificated compliance with international standard EN ISO 13485. The USA has recently indicated that they will also use the ISO 13485 standard for the requirements of manufacturers being compliant for QMS purposes.
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Post Market Clinical Follow-up of medical devices is an important part of Post Market Surveillance. It is the process of monitoring devices in the real world environment.
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Post-market surveillance (PMS) is a pivotal aspect that governs the continued monitoring and assessment of medical devices after they have entered the market. Across the EU, UK, and USA, distinct regulatory frameworks shape PMS protocols, fostering safety, and innovation simultaneously.
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Medical device clinical evaluation is an essential part of regulatory compliance. Clinical Evaluation is a review of all the data that has been generated by the medical device manufacturer; pre-clinical, clinical and post market. The review of this data is performed to assess that the benefits of using the medical device outweigh the risks associated with using the medical device within the devices clinical intended purpose.
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ISO 14971 is the global standard for managing risks in medical devices, guiding manufacturers through identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks throughout the product lifecycle.
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The EU Authorised Representative role for medical devices has existing since before the introduction of the Medical Device and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations (EU MDR 2017/745 and EU IVDR 2017/746) were introduced in 2017 and was a requirement of their predecessors the medical device directives.
Since the MDR and IVDR Regulations were introduced the role of the EU Authorised Representative has become wider in scope and responsibilities.
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