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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The EU Commission has recently announced that the transition period for completing and implementing EUDAMED has been extended again. The previous target for full functionality was the second quarter of 2024. The new target date for this is now the second quarter of 2027.
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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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices are indispensable tools, providing invaluable insights into patients’ health conditions. With the introduction of Regulation (EU) 2017/746, commonly known as IVDR, the European Union has implemented stringent regulations to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of these diagnostic instruments. As of May 26, 2022, this regulation has ushered in a new era, shaping the practices of manufacturers, healthcare professionals, and patients as they navigate the complexities of this comprehensive regulatory framework.
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EUDAMED stands for the European Database on Medical Devices. It is a secure, web-based platform established by the EU to collect, store, and disseminate information related to medical devices available in the European market. The primary objective of EUDAMED is to centralize and harmonize data on medical devices, manufacturers, and notified bodies throughout the EU member states.
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Starting a medical device company can be a stressful time, what with design and development activities, finding funding, ensuring you don’t run out of capital etc.
One very important area that is often not considered early enough is the regulatory side. Many medical device startup companies think that the regulatory activities don’t begin until the device has been developed and they often don’t realise the cost involved in ensuring that the medical device meets the safety requirements of the medical device regulations globally
The main reason medical device registration is so important is safety. Ensuring that devices meet medical device regulations means that everyone involved can be confident that they are safe for their intended use. All medical devices are extremely important and can have life-saving capabilities. This means that devices must be working to their full potential.
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Part of these new measures is the introduction of a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC). Article 15 of regulations EU 2017/745 (MDR) and EU 2017/746 (IVDR), the legal requirements for the PRRC are presented.
They state that each manufacturer and authorised representative (if applicable) must have at their disposal a PRRC, who has the necessary requisite qualifications and experience for regulatory compliance.
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In the EU Medical Devices are categorised into 6 classes, these are Class I, Class Is (sterile), Class Im (measuring), Class IIa, Class IIb and Class III.
Class I devices are considered to be of low risk, Class II devices as medium risk and Class III devices as high risk.
Depending on the classification of device determines the regulatory conformity pathway that needs to be taken to gain compliance and allow manufacturers to place product on the EU market.
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