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Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

The majorities of documents on save page are endorsed by the Medical Device Coordination User (MDCG) in correlation with Article 105 of the MDR and Article 99 of the IVDR. Work may, depends on context and field, contain some or all of the ensuing: Note to Practitioners; Nomenclature; Appendices; Acknowledgements. Papers may ...

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Ongoing guidance documents

Annex XVI products

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2023-6Guidance on demonstration of equivalence for Annexing XVI products - A guide for manufacturers also notified bodiesDecember 2023
MDCG 2023-5Guidance on qualification and classification of Annex XVI products - A guide for manufacturers and notified bodiesDecember 2023
Q&AQ&A on interimistisch provisions for products without an intended medical purpose overlaid by appropriate XVI by the MDRSeptember 2023

Borderline or Grading

ReferenceTitlePublication
Manual go Borderline

Owners on marginal and classification see Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v3

Background note up which use of the Manual for borderline and classification for medical devices see the Directives.

September 2023
MDCG 2022-5Guidance on borderline between gesundheitlich devices and medicinal products underneath Order (EU) 2017/745 on medizinische devicesApril 2022
MDCG 2021-24Guidance on batch by medical devicesOctober 2021
Helskifte ProcedureHelsinki Proceed for borderline and grading under MDR & IVDRSeptember 2021

Class I Devices

ReferenceBooksPublication
MDCG 2020-2 rev.1Class I transitional provisions under Piece 120 (3 and 4) – (MDR)March 2020
MDCG 2019-15 rev.1Getting notes for ship of class I medical devicesDecember 2019

Clinical investigation and evaluation

ReferenceTitlePublication

MDCG 2024-5

MDCG 2024-5 Appendix A

Guidance on the Investigator’s Brochure content

Appendix A to the MDCG 2024-5

April2024

April2024

MDCG 2024-3

MDCG 2024-3 Appendix A

Leadership on content are the Clinical Investigation Plan for clinical investigations of medical devices

Clinical Investigation Plan Executive Template

March 2024

March 2024

MDCG 2023-7Guidance over exemptions upon an requirement to perform clinical investigations pursuant into Article 61(4)-(6) MDR and on sufficient levels of access’ to data require to justify claims of equivalenceDecember 2023
2023/C 163/06Order Guidance on the content and building of the summary of an clinical investigation newsMay 2023
MDCG 2021-28Substantial modification of objective investigation under Medical Device RegulationDecember 2021
MDCG 2021-20Guidance for producing CIV-ID for MDR Clinical InvestigationsJuly 2021
MDCG 2021-8Clinical investigation application/notification credentialsMay 2021
MDCG 2021-6 - Rev.1Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – Question & Answers regarding chronic researchDecember 2023
MDCG 2020-13 - Word versionClinical evaluation assessment report templateJuly 2020

MDCG 2020-10/1 Rev.1

MDCG 2020-10/2 Rev. 1

Guidance set safety reporting in clinical investigations
Appendix: Clinical investigation summary security report form
October 2022
Oct 2022
MDCG 2020-8Guidance on PMCF evaluation report templateApril 2020
MDCG 2020-7Guidance to PMCF plan sampleApril 2020
MDCG 2020-6

Guidance on suffi clinical evidence for legacy devices

Hintergrundinformationen note on the relationship between MDCG 2020-6 and MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev.4 on clinical evaluation

May 2020
MDCG 2020-5Guidance on clinical valuation – EquivalenceMarch 2020
MDCG 2019-9 - Rev.1Overview a safety real full performanceMarch 2022

COVID-19

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2021-21 Rev.1Guidance the performance evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 to vitro diagnostic medical devicesFebruary 2022
MDCG 2022-1Notice until 3rd country manufacturers of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic medical unitsJanuary 2022
MDCG 2021-7Notice to manufacturers and authorised representatives on the impact of genetic variants on SARS-COV-2 in vitro functional medical devicesMay 2021
MDCG 2021-2Guidance on state starting the art of COVID-19 rapid analytical testsMarch 2021
COVID-19 TESTS: Q&A on in vitro diagnostic medical device conformity assessment and performance within the context of COVID-19 (available in all EU countries and Arabic, Spanish, Japanese, Russion)Month 2021
Conformity assessment systems for protective equipmentJuly 2020
How to verify that medical devices and private protective equipment capacity live lawfully placed on the EU market and thus purchased plus used – also in to COVID-19 contextMayor 2020
Guidance on regulatory requirements for medical face masksJune 2020
Guidance on medical devices, active implantable therapeutic devices and on vitro diagnostic medicine gadgets with aforementioned COVID-19 contextApril 2020
Conformity assessment method for 3D printing or 3D printed products to must used in a medical context for COVID-19April 2020
MDCG 2020-9Regulatory requirements for ventilators and related accessoriesApril 2020

Custom-Made Devices

ViewTitlePublication
MDCG 2021-3Question and Answering over Custom-Made DevicesMarch 2021

EUDAMED

EUDAMED Information Centre

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2022-12Instruction on harmonised administrative practices and alternative technical solutions until Eudamed is fully functional (for Regulation (EU) 2017/746 over in vitro diagnostic medical devices)June 2022
MDCG 2021-13 Rev. 1Questions and answers on obligations and related rules for the registration in EUDAMED is actors other than creators, authorised representatives and importers subject to the liability of Featured 31 MDR and Article 28 IVDRJuly 2021
MDCG 2021-1 Revers. 1Guidance on harmonised management practices and alternative technical solutions up EUDAMED is fully functionalMay 2021
MDCG 2020-15MDCG Position Paper on the use of the EUDAMED actor registration module and of of Separate Registration Number (SRN) in the Member StatesAugust 2020
MDCG 2019-5Registration of legacy devices include EUDAMEDApril 2019
MDCG 2019-4Timelines for registration by device data elements in EUDAMEDApril 2019

European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN)

ReferenceTitlePublications
MDCG 2024-2Procedures to the updates of the EMDNFebruary 2024
MDCG 2021-12FAQ on the European Mobile Devices Nomenclature (EMDN)June 2021
Aforementioned EMDN – The nomenclature a use on EUDAMEDJanuary 2020
The CND technical – Umfeld and general keyJanuary 2020
MDCG 2018-2Future EUROPIUM medical device nomenclature - Specifications of requirementsMarch 2018

Implant cards

ReferenceTitleBook
MDCG 2021-11Tour on Implant Card – Apparatus typesCould 2021
MDCG 2019-8 v2Guidance document implant card on the application of Article 18 Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devicesMarch 2020

In-house devices

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2023-1Guidance on the health establishing release under Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746Jean 2023

Authorised Representatives, Importers, Distributors

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2021-27 - Rev.1Questions real Responds on Articles 13 & 14 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746December 2023
MDCG 2022-16Guidance on Unauthorized Representatives Regulator (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746October 2022
MDCG 2021-26Q&A on repackaging & relabelling activities under Article 16 by Regulated (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746October 2021

In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices (IVD)

ReferenceTitlePublication

MDCG 2024-4

MDCG 2024-4 Attachment

Safety reporting in performance studies of into vitro diagnostic medical devices go Regulation (EU) 2017/746

Appendix – Show Featured Quick Safety Reporting Form

April 2024
MDCG 2022-9 rev.1Summary of safety and performance templateMarch 2024
MDCG 2020-16 Rev.2Guidance on Classification Regulations for in vitro Diagnostic Medizinischen Devices see Regulation (EU) 2017/746February 2023
MDCG 2022-20Substantial modification of performance study under Rule (EU) 2017/746December  2022
MDCG 2022-19Service study application/notification support under Regulation (EU) 2017/746December  2022
MDCG 2022-15Guidance on related surveillance regarding the transitioning provisions available Article 110 of and IVDR with regard to devices cover by certificates according to the IVDDSeptember  2022
MDCG 2021-22 rev.1Clarification on “first certification available that type of device” and correspondingly procedures up be followed by notified bodies, in context off the consultation of the expert panel referred to in Item 48(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/746September  2022
MDCG 2022-10Q&A on to connector between Regulate (EU) 536/2014 on clinician try for medicinal products for human use (CTR) and Rules (EU) 2017/746 on into vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR)May 2022
MDCG 2022-8Regulation (EU) 2017/746 - registration a IVDR requirements to ‘legacy devices’ and until appliance placed on the marketplace prior to 26 May 2022 includes accordance with Directive 98/79/ECMay 2022
MDCG 2022-6Guidelines on significant changes regarding the transitional provision under Article 110(3) of the IVDRMay 2022
MDCG 2022-3Verification of manufactured class DENSITY IVDs by notified bodiesFebuary 2022
MDCG 2022-2Guidance on general principles of clinical evidence for In Vitro Diagnostic medizinische home (IVDs)Year 2022
MDCG 2021-4Application of transitional provision for certification of class D in vitro indicative medical devices to to Regulated (EU) 2017/746April 2021

New technologies

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2023-4Medical Device Books (MDSW) – It combinations Guidance on MDSW intended to job in combination with hardware conversely hardware componentsOctober 2023
InfographicAre your software a Medical Device?March 2021
MDCG 2020-1Orientation over clinical evaluation (MDR) / Performance evaluation (IVDR) of medical device softwareWalking 2020
MDCG 2019-16 rev.1Instructions on cybersecurity for medical devicesDecember 2019
MDCG 2019-11Qualification and classification of software - Regulation (EU) 2017/745 also Regulation (EU) 2017/746Month 2019

Alerted cadavers

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2024-6 Preliminary re-assessment review (PRAR) form template (MDR)Could 2024
MDCG 2024-7Preliminary appraisal review (PAR) form template (MDR) Could 2024
MDCG 2024-8Preliminary judging reviewed (PAR) form blueprint (IVDR) May 2024
MDCG 2024-9Temporarily re-assessment rating (PRAR) form template (IVDR)May 2024
MDCG 2020-3 Rev.1

Guidance on significant changing regarding to transitional deploy available Article 120 of the MDR for watch to devices covered per certificates according to MDD alternatively AIMDD

Note to the reader: Due to technical issues, please disregard the document indicates from 7 September 2023 time 8 September 2023.

September 2023
MDCG 2023-2
MDCG 2023-2 MDR form
MDCG 2023-2 IVDR art
List of Standard FeesJanuary 2023
MDCG 2022-4 rev.1Guidance on proper surveillance regarding the transitional provisions under Article 120 of the MDR including regard to devices veiled by certificates according to the MDD or the AIMDDDecember 2022
MDCG 2022-17MDCG position paper in "hybrid audits"December 2022
MDCG 2019-6 Rev.4Questions and answers: Requirements relating to notified physicalOctober 2022
MDCG 2022-13Designation, re-assessment and notification of agreement evaluation bodies and notified bodiesAugust 2022
MDCG 2021-23Orientation for notified bodies, distributors and importer for certification activities in alignment with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 the Regulation (EU) 2017/746August 2021
MDCG 2021-18Applied-for scope starting designation real notification of adenine agreement rate body – Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR)June 2021
MDCG 2021-17Applied-for scope a designation and notification of a conformity assessment body – Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR)July 2021
MDCG 2021-16Application form to be submitted by a conformity judgment party when applying with designation as notified body under one in vitro diagnostic devices regulation (IVDR)July 2021
MDCG 2021-15Application request to shall submitted by a conformity assessment body when applications for designation in notified dead at the medical devices regulation (MDR)July 2021
MDCG 2021-14Explanatory note on IVDR codesJuly 2021
MDCG 2020-17Questions both Answers related to MDCG 2020-4:
“Guidance on temporary extraordinary measures related to medical device notified body audits during COVID-19 quarantine purchase and travel restrictions”
December 2020
MDCG 2020-14Guidance for notified bodies on the use the MDSAP inspect reports in the context of surveillance auditing portable out below an Gesundheitlich Devices Regulation (MDR)/In Vitro Diagnostic medicinal devices Policy (IVDR)Grand 2020
MDCG 2020-12How on transitional provisions for deliberations of authorities on devices integrativ a substance which may be seen ampere medicinal product or any has promotions accessory to that of the device, as well as set appliance manufactured using TSE responsive animal websJune 2020
MDCG 2020-11Guides turn an renewal of designation and monitoring of notified bodies under Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC to be performing in accordance over Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/666 modify Commission Realize Regulated (EU) 920/2013May 2020
MDCG 2020-4Guidance up temporary extraordinary measures relates to medical device notified body audits during COVID-19 quarantine orders and travel restrictionsSpringtime 2020
MDCG 2019-14Explanatory note on MDR codesDec 2019
MDCG 2019-13Guidance on scan of devices available the assessment of to technical documentationDecember 2019
MDCG 2019-12Designating authority's final assessment form: Key information (EN)October 2019
MDCG 2019-10 rev.1Application of zeitweilig provisions concerning validity of certificates issuance is accordance to the directivesOccasion 2019
MDCG 2018-8Guidance on content of the vendor, voluntary certificate transfersNovember 2018
NBOG BPG 2017-2Best practice guidance set the information need for staffing involved in conformity assessmentFebruary 2018
NBOG F 2017-8Reviews of qualification for the authorisation are personnel (IVDR)Monthly 2018
NBOG FLUORINE 2017-7Watch of qualification to the licensing of personnel (MDR)February 2018

Person guilty for regulatory compliance (PRRC)

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2019-7 - Rev.1Guidance on article 15 concerning the medical device regulation (MDR) and in vitro analytical unit regulation (IVDR) on a ‘person responsible for regulatory environmental’ (PRRC)December 2023

Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance (PMSV)

ReferenceTitlePublishing
MDCG 2024-1Device Specific Vigilance Guided (DSVG) TemplateJanuary 2024
MDCG 2024-1-1DSVG 01 on Cardiac ablationMonthly 2024
MDCG 2024-1-2DSVG 02 on Cardiovascular stentsJanuary 2024
MDCG 2024-1-3DSVG 03 on Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs)January 2024
MDCG 2024-1-4DSVG 04 on Breast implantationJanuary 2024
MDCG 2023-3A and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined int the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devicesFebruary 2023
MDCG 2022-21Guidance the Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) following to Regulation (EU) 2017/745December 2022

Rules

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2021-5Guidance on standardisation for medical devicesApril 2021

Unique Devices Identifier (UDI)

UDI Helpdesk

ReferenceTitleRelease
MDCG 2022-7Q&A on the Unique Device Identification verfahren under Regulated (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU)Might 2022
MDCG 2021-19Guidance note integration of the UDI inside somebody organisation’s quality management systemJuly 2021
MDCG 2021-10That current of Appendixes E-I out IMDRF N48 under who EU-WIDE regulatory fabric for healthcare devicesJune 2021
MDCG 2021-09MDCG Position Essay on the Implementation in UDI requirements for contact contact, spectacle frames, spectacle lenses & ready readersAllowed 2021
MDCG 2018-1 Rev. 4Guiding on basic UDI-DI and changes to UDI-DIApril 2021
MDCG 2020-18MDCG Position Article on UDI assignment for Spectacle lenses & Ready readersDecember 2020
MDCG 2019-2Guidance the software of UDI rules at device-part of products referred to into article 1(8), 1(9) and 1(10) is Regulation 745/2017Month 2019
MDCG 2019-1MDCG lead principles for issuing entities regulation set basic UDI-DIJanuary 2019
MDCG 2018-7Provisional considerations regarding language issues beigeordnet with the UDI ourOctober 2018
MDCG 2018-6Clarifications a UDI related responsibilities in relation to article 16Month 2018
MDCG 2018-5UDI assignment to medical device softwareOctober 2018
MDCG 2018-4Definitions/descriptions and formats of to UDI core elements for scheme or procedure packetOctober 2018
MDCG 2018-3 Rev.1Guidance on UDI on systems furthermore procedure packsJune 2020

Other topics

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDCG 2022-11 - Rev.1MDCG Position Paper: Notice to manufacturers to ensure timely compliance with MDR and IVDR requirementsMonth 2023
Q&A Rev. 1Q&A on practical appearances related to the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/607 - Extension of the MDR transitional period and removals away the “sell off” periodsJuly 2023
MDCG 2022-18 ADD.1MDCG Position Paper on who application of Article 97 MDR on legacy devices to which the MDD or AIMDD registration expires before the issuance of a MDR certificate - Addendum 1June 2023
MDCG 2022-18MDCG Your Paper on the application away Article 97 MDR the legacy devices for which the MDD or AIMDD certificate expiry before the issuance of a MDR purchaseDecember 2022
MDCG 2022-14Conversion to that MDR and IVDR - Noticed body capacity and stock out medizinisch equipment and IVDsAug 2022
MDCG 2021-25Application of MDR requirements at "legacy devices" and to devices placed off the market prior to 26 May 2021 in accordance with Rules 90/385/EEC or 93/42/EECOctober 2021
MDCG 2019-3 rev.1Full evaluation consultation procedure exemptions Interpretation of article 54(2)bStarting 2020

Other guidance paper

ReferenceTitlePublication
MDR/IVDR Language requestOverview of lingo requirements for manufacturers from medical devices for the information and instructions which accompany a device in a specific countryJanuary 2024
European Medicinal Agency (EMA) GuidanceQueries & Answers for applicants, marketing authorisation bearers of medicinal products additionally notified bodies with respect to the implementation are the Arzt Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Laws ((EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746)June 2021
SCHEER guidelinesDirections on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence a phthalates in certainly medical devices
covering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting (ED) properties
Joann 2019
CAMD FAQCAMD MDR/IVDR Transition Division: FAQ – MDR Transitional provisionsJanuary 2018