Team-NB Proposes Risk-Adaptive Surveillance System under the MDR
Team-NB has published a proposal for a risk-adaptive surveillance system under the MDR, covering surveillance audits, unannounced audits, technical documentation sampling and PSUR updates.
TGA Updates Guidance for Dental Practitioners on Personalised Medical Devices
The TGA has updated its guidance on regulatory requirements for Ahpra-registered dental practitioners making or adapting personalised medical devices for patients.
FDA Announces Upcoming eMDR System Enhancements
The FDA has announced upcoming eMDR system enhancements, including AEMS consolidation, country code requirements and IMDRF adverse event code updates.
MHRA Outlines Data Requirements to Support Regulatory Decision-Making
The MHRA has published a paper on regulatory-grade data, real-world data and the data infrastructure needed to support safety surveillance and regulatory decision-making.
Team-NB Proposes Risk-Adaptive Surveillance System under the IVDR
Team-NB has published a proposal for a risk-adaptive surveillance system under the IVDR, covering surveillance audits, unannounced audits and technical documentation sampling.
TGA Updates Guidance on Medical Device Application Audit Selection Criteria
The TGA has updated its guidance on how medical device and IVD applications are selected for audit before inclusion in the ARTG.
MHRA Updates Guidance on Borderlines with Medical Devices and Other Products in Great Britain
MHRA guidance on medical device borderlines in Great Britain, covering intended purpose, UKCA scope and manufacturer considerations.
MHRA Updates Guidance on Medical Device Registration in Great Britain
The MHRA has updated its guidance on registering medical devices in Great Britain, clarifying registration requirements, UK Responsible Person obligations, documentation expectations and procedures for managing registered devices.
Swissmedic Updates Formal Requirements Guidance for Medicinal Product Authorisation Applications
Swissmedic has published Version 21.0 of its Formal Requirements guidance document, introducing updates and clarifications relating to medicinal product authorisation applications, documentation requirements, biosimilars, Article 13 TPA submissions and combination products incorporating medical devices.
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Forms FDA 3542a and FDA 3542 for Orange Book Patent Submissions
FDA has published draft guidance on Forms FDA 3542a and FDA 3542, clarifying requirements for Orange Book patent listings, electronic patent submissions, and the management of patent information throughout the medicinal product lifecycle.
MedTech Europe Calls for Clarification on EDPB’s Proposed DPIA Template
MedTech Europe has responded to the EDPB consultation on the proposed DPIA template, calling for greater flexibility and warning against additional compliance burdens for medical device and digital health manufacturers.
Australia Updates Guidance on UDI Compliance Timeframes for Medical Devices
The TGA has updated its guidance on UDI compliance timeframes for medical devices in Australia, including clarifications on legacy devices, EU MDR transitions, consignment stock, and Surgical Loan Kits.
Swissmedic Highlights Updated MIR Template for Serious Incident Reporting Under MDR/IVDR
Swissmedic highlights the updated MIR template version 7.3.1 for MDR/IVDR vigilance reporting. Learn how the new requirements impact medical device and IVD manufacturers.
European Commission Publishes Updated EUDAMED UDI Devices User Guide
The European Commission released version 2.27.0 of the EUDAMED UDI Devices User Guide, clarifying UDI registration, EMDN management, packaging levels, and lifecycle updates under MDR and IVDR.
Swissmedic Updates swissdamed Actors User Guide: What Manufacturers and Authorised Representatives Should Know
Swissmedic has updated the swissdamed Actors User Guide (v2.0), introducing AGOV login migration updates, mandate transfer functionality, and clarified actor management requirements for medical device manufacturers and authorised representatives in Switzerland.
European Commission Updates MIR 7.3.1 Vigilance Reporting Forms
The European Commission has updated the MIR 7.3.1 vigilance reporting forms under the EU MDR and IVDR. Manufacturers should verify accepted versions and updated XSD/XSL files.
FDA Launches One-Day Inspectional Assessments Pilot
The FDA has launched a pilot program introducing one-day inspectional assessments across medical products, biologics, clinical research, and food sectors to support more targeted and efficient oversight.
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.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Compliance Policy for Certain NIOSH-Approved Respirators
FDA releases draft guidance proposing reduced regulatory requirements for certain NIOSH-approved respirators. Understand the impact on medical device manufacturers.
Swissmedic Publishes Updated Information Sheet on Medical Device Software (Version 3.0)
Swissmedic releases updated guidance on medical device software (MDSW), covering qualification, classification, and regulatory requirements under MDR/IVDR.