UK Regulations

Medical Devices Classification - This is an illustration of two contact lenses. This image is used by patient guard to represent an example of class IIa medical devices.

Medical Devices Classification UK

In the UK 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 UK market. 

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