Leveraging MDSAP to Strengthen MDR Quality Management and Audit Readiness
A regulatory affairs review highlights how MDSAP methodology can help French and EU medical device manufacturers structure quality management, internal audits and conformity control under the EU MDR.
Team-NB Calls for Greater Transparency and EUDAMED Access for Notified Bodies
Team-NB has published a position paper calling for broader notified body access to EUDAMED and related regulatory systems to support risk-based surveillance under the MDR and IVDR.
Team-NB Calls for Broader EUDAMED Transparency to Support Risk-Adaptive Surveillance
Team-NB has highlighted the need for broader notified body access to EUDAMED vigilance, clinical investigation and performance study data to support proportionate risk-adaptive surveillance under the MDR and IVDR.
Team-NB Highlights Risk-Adaptive Surveillance under the MDR and IVDR
Team-NB has presented a proposal for risk-adaptive notified body surveillance under the MDR and IVDR, aiming to reduce unnecessary burden while maintaining patient safety and effective oversight.
EU MDR Establishes Comprehensive Framework for Medical Devices in the European Union
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 sets out the European regulatory framework for medical devices, covering market access, economic operators, clinical evaluation, vigilance, PMS, UDI and notified bodies.
MHRA Updates Guidance on Custom-Made Devices in Great Britain
The MHRA has updated its guidance on custom-made medical devices in Great Britain, covering definitions, conformity assessment, UKCA marking, statements, PMS, vigilance and registration.
Swissmedic Updates Checklist for Materiovigilance Inspections in Hospitals
Swissmedic has updated its checklist for materiovigilance inspections in hospitals, covering medical devices and IVDs, quality management, reporting, traceability, FSN/FSCA processes and staff training.
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.
FDA Announces New eMDR System Enhancements: What Medical Device Manufacturers Should Know
The FDA has announced new eMDR system enhancements, including AEMS integration updates, country code validation changes, and IMDRF adverse event code updates impacting medical device manufacturers.
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 Updates Coding Resources for Medical Device Reports: Key Changes from IMDRF 2025 Maintenance
FDA updates MDR adverse event codes under IMDRF 2025. Key changes may impact manufacturer reporting, vigilance systems, and data consistency.
FDA Updates eMDR Framework with ESG NextGen Submission Portal
The FDA has replaced the WebTrader system with the ESG NextGen portal for eMDR submissions. Learn what this means for medical device manufacturers and reporting obligations under 21 CFR Part 803.
Swissmedic Issues Minor Update to Guidance on User Incident Reporting
Swissmedic updates guidance on medical device incident reporting. Key timelines, obligations, and implications for manufacturers explained.
Swissmedic Publishes “Good Practice for Materiovigilance in Hospitals” (GPMV-Spital)
Swissmedic releases GPMV-Spital, a new framework for materiovigilance in hospitals. Understand the impact on medical device manufacturers and post-market surveillance.
MDCG 2025-8 Rev.1: Guidance on Master UDI-DI for Spectacle Devices
MDCG 2025-8 Rev.1 provides guidance on Master UDI-DI implementation for spectacle frames, lenses, and reading spectacles under EU MDR. Learn key requirements, timelines, and assignment rules.
MHRA Updates Guidance on Regulation of Medical Devices in Northern Ireland
MHRA updates guidance on medical device regulation in Northern Ireland. Key impacts for manufacturers under EU MDR and IVDR.