TEAM-NB Updates Code of Conduct for Notified Bodies (Version 5.2 – April 2026)
TEAM-NB releases Code of Conduct v5.2 for MDR/IVDR Notified Bodies. Discover key changes and how they impact medical device manufacturers.
Team NB clarifies expectations for Article 61(10) MDR: When can clinical data be replaced by non-clinical evidence?
Team NB explains when manufacturers can rely on non-clinical data under MDR Article 61(10) and highlights common compliance pitfalls.
Health Canada Ends Reconsideration Path for Priority Review and NOC/c Decisions
Health Canada eliminates reconsideration requests for priority review and NOC/c decisions from April 2026. Key regulatory impacts for drug sponsors explained.
MDCG Publishes Updated Guidance on Medical Device Classification (MDCG 2021-24 Rev.1)
MDCG updates medical device classification guidance under EU MDR. Key changes manufacturers must review for compliance and documentation.
MHRA aligns Declaration of Helsinki with UK Clinical Trial Regulations: What manufacturers need to know
MHRA clarifies alignment between the Declaration of Helsinki and amended UK Clinical Trial Regulations effective April 2026. Key impacts for sponsors and manufacturers.
FDA Issues New Guidance on Bioanalytical Method Validation for Biomarkers
FDA issues new guidance on biomarker validation. Learn key requirements and what manufacturers must consider for global regulatory compliance.
Notified Bodies Raise Concerns on Targeted MDR/IVDR Revision
Notified bodies highlight key risks and proposals in the EU MDR/IVDR targeted revision, including clinical evidence, WET, and regulatory oversight.
European Commission Expands MDR List of Devices Exempt from Clinical Investigations
The European Commission expands the list of implantable and Class III devices exempt from clinical investigations under MDR Article 61. Key regulatory update for manufacturers.
European Reference Networks Continue to Expand: What It Means for Medical Device Manufacturers
Discover the latest European Commission update on ERNs and what their expansion means for medical device manufacturers in rare disease areas.
MDCG 2025-9: Breakthrough Devices Guidance Brings New Opportunities for Innovative Manufacturers
Discover how MDCG 2025-9 opens a new regulatory pathway for breakthrough medical devices and IVDs under MDR and IVDR. Learn what manufacturers need to know to benefit from early designation, lifecycle evidence flexibility, and post-market strategies.
TGA Australia updates guidance on regulatory requirements for companion diagnostics (CDx)
Australia's TGA has published a new version of its regulatory guidance for IVD companion diagnostics (CDx), with a direct impact on medical device manufacturers and sponsors of drugs and biologics. The document describes the legal framework, clinical and analytical assessment criteria, classification, ARTG submission requirements and the use of in-house developed CDx.