The preliminary draft 2027 Annual Union Work Programme for European standardisation includes a standardisation request for medical devices and IVDs under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746.

The European Commission is considering allowing electronic instructions for use for all professional-use medical devices and has launched a survey for healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions in the EU.

The EU Commission 20th Notified Body Survey shows a slight decline in MDR applications and continued growth in IVDR applications, highlighting ongoing certification pressures under the MDR and IVDR.

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2120 renews the designation of UDI issuing entities for medical devices and IVDs for a further five-year period, until 27 June 2029.

The European Commission and EU Member States have launched the second phase of the COMBINE pilot programme, expanding coordinated assessment to additional types of combined clinical trials involving medicines and medical devices.

The European Commission has published Member State summaries of the 2025 annual reports on monitoring and on-site activities regarding notified bodies under the MDR and IVDR.

The European Commission has commissioned a study to monitor the availability of medical devices on the EU market, including dashboard data and surveys of notified bodies, economic operators and health service providers.

The European Commission expert panel has issued a CECP scientific opinion on a Class III implantable dual-chamber leadless pacemaker, highlighting clinical evidence, benefit-risk assessment and PMS considerations.

MedTech Europe has responded to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on future European Partnerships implemented as Joint Undertakings under the next Multiannual Financial Framework.

The European Commission has published a draft implementing regulation amending common specifications for certain Class D IVDs under the IVDR, including HEV, Toxoplasma gondii, Plasmodium and arboviruses.

The European Commission has published the 20th Notified Body survey results under the MDR and IVDR, with data status 28 February 2026.

The European Commission has published the third EO survey results on the availability of medical devices and IVDs on the EU market, with data status 31 October 2025.

The European Commission has published an unofficial consolidated version of the AI Act incorporating the Digital Omnibus amendments, providing an updated reference for manufacturers and other stakeholders.

MedTech Europe has published new recommendations for the MDR/IVDR revision, calling for a more proportionate regulatory framework, support for innovation, and improved access to in vitro diagnostics across Europe.

The European Commission has released Version 3 of its Living Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research. Learn what the new recommendations mean for medical device manufacturers, clinical evaluation, data protection and research activities.

A new legal opinion analyses the European Commission’s proposed MDR Article 50, highlighting potential impacts on notified bodies, SMEs, certification costs, and conformity assessment access.

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.

The EU HTA Coordination Group has adopted new guiding principles on data transparency, clarifying confidentiality expectations for Joint Clinical Assessments involving medical devices and IVDs.

The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/977 introducing new MDR and IVDR rules for notified body timelines, quotations, transparency and re-certification activities.

The EU Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement to simplify the AI Act, including delayed deadlines for high-risk AI systems and clarifications for manufacturers.