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Get expert support with EU MDR, IVDR, UKCA, cosmetics, PPE and global regulatory compliance. Tell us about your product or project, and one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours.

500+ Manufacturers Supported
BSI ISO 13485 Certified
UK & EU Offices
Former MHRA Expertise
Established 2017
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Medical Devices

EU MDR and UKCA support

In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD)

IVDR and FDA 510(k) support

Cosmetics

EU and UK cosmetic compliance

Quality Assurance

ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 27001 ISO 9001 support

FDA Submissions

US regulatory strategy and submissions

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Why contact Patient Guard?

Trusted by 500+ manufacturers worldwide
Established regulatory consultancy since 2017
Support across EU, UK and global compliance
Medical devices, IVD, cosmetics and PPE
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Tell us about your product and regulatory requirements, and one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours.

What happens next?
We review your enquiry, a specialist contacts you within 24 hours, and you receive clear next steps.

Our Locations

Patient Guard Ltd 

Lancaster House Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2RP. United Kingdom

Company Registration Number: 10654752

Patient Guard Europe UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Hauffstraße 41, 73765, Neuhausen, Deutschland (Germany)

Company Registration Number: HRB 779309

Supporting EU Market Access via our Germany-based Authorized Representative services.

EUDAMED Authorised Representative SRN: DE-AR-000007523

EUDAMED Importer SRN: DE-IM-000025621

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our internal Quality Management team recently led Patient Guard through a successful BSI certification. Depending on your current documentation state, we can typically perform a Gap Analysis within 2–3 weeks to prepare you for Notified Body scrutiny.

Yes. With physical offices in both Blackpool (UK) and Neuhausen (Germany), we provide seamless dual-market access, acting as your legal representative for both the MHRA and EU Notified Bodies.

Absolutely. Our clinical specialists are BSI-trained in MDR Clinical Evaluation and IVDR Performance Evaluation. We ensure your technical files meet GSPR requirements and ICH GCP standards for clinical data.

Yes. We have in-house expertise in ISO 10993 (Toxicology) and a Lead Auditor for ISO 27001 (Information Security). This integrated approach is essential for modern Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and high-risk hardware.

Yes. Our team is specifically certified by BSI for the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). We provide comprehensive support for Performance Evaluation Reports (PER), Scientific Validity, and Analytical/Clinical Performance, ensuring your IVD products meet the rigorous 2026-2027 compliance deadlines.

Absolutely. Led by our toxicology and biocompatibility specialist, Steve Condie, we provide expert guidance on ISO 10993-1 testing strategies. We help manufacturers avoid over-testing while ensuring chemical characterization and biological safety requirements are fully satisfied for global submissions.

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Patient Guard EU Authorised Representative Services

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Selling medical devices or IVDs in Europe? If your company is based outside the EU, appointing an EU Authorised Representative (EC Rep) is a legal requirement under EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746. Patient Guard provides expert EU Authorised Representative services, EUDAMED support, regulatory guidance, and ongoing compliance management to help manufacturers access and maintain the European market with confidence.

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