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.
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.
Team-NB Publishes Position Paper on Supporting Micro and Small Medical Device Manufacturers
Team-NB has published a position paper proposing measures to support micro and small medical device manufacturers under the MDR and IVDR, focusing on regulatory efficiency, structured dialogue, risk-based oversight and regulatory capability.
MDCG Publishes Position Paper on the Management of SS(C)Ps in EUDAMED After Mandatory Use
The MDCG has published MDCG 2026-4, providing clarification on the management of Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP) and Summary of Safety and Performance (SSP) documents in EUDAMED following the mandatory use of the platform’s first modules.
MedTech Europe Supports MDR and IVDR Simplification Proposal Focused on More Proportionate Lifecycle Oversight
MedTech Europe has published its position on the European Commission’s proposal to simplify the MDR and IVDR, supporting a more proportionate and risk-based approach to oversight, surveillance and assessment activities throughout the lifecycle of medical devices.
Team-NB Publishes Position Paper on the Transfer of IVDR Applications and Legacy Device Surveillance Between Notified Bodies
Team-NB has published a position paper introducing a template agreement for transferring IVDR applications and legacy device surveillance between notified bodies.
Team-NB Publishes Updated Consensus Document on the MDR Certification Process
Team-NB has published Version 2 of its MDR Certification Process Consensus Document, providing detailed guidance on pre-application, application, conformity assessment and surveillance activities for medical device manufacturers under EU MDR 2017/745.
Proposed MDR Article 50 Raises Concerns Over Notified Body Independence and Financial Sustainability
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.
European Commission Adopts New Rules for Notified Body Timelines, Quotations and Re-Certification Under MDR and IVDR
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.
New EU Implementing Regulation Introduces Greater Predictability for Conformity Assessment
The European Commission has adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/977, introducing new conformity assessment requirements for notified bodies under the MDR and IVDR.
MedTech Europe Calls for Targeted MDR/IVDR Reforms to Restore Predictability and Competitiveness
MedTech Europe has published its position on the MDR/IVDR revision, supporting simplification measures while warning about new burdens for manufacturers, AI compliance challenges, cybersecurity reporting, and single-use device reprocessing.
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.
Team-NB Releases Updated Best Practice Guidance on MDR Technical Documentation (Version 4)
Team-NB releases Version 4 guidance on MDR technical documentation. Key requirements, common pitfalls, and implications for medical device manufacturers.
MDCG Publishes Revision 2 of EMDN Guidance (MDCG 2021-12 Rev.2)
MDCG publishes Revision 2 of EMDN guidance, clarifying code assignment, updates, and EUDAMED requirements under MDR and IVDR.
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.
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 publishes EUDAMED Release Notes v2.25.2
The European Commission releases EUDAMED v2.25.2 with new validation rules, certificate controls, and API access. Key implications for medical device manufacturers.
European Commission publishes results of 18th Notified Body survey under MDR and IVDR
Latest European Commission data shows MDR and IVDR application volumes, certification timelines, and submission quality based on the 18th Notified Body survey (October 2025 data).
Team-NB clarifies transfer of surveillance for legacy devices under MDR Article 120
Team-NB releases a position paper defining how manufacturers can transfer notified body surveillance for legacy devices under MDR Article 120, including key requirements, timelines, and responsibilities.