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June 23, 2022

MDCG 2022-8: Clarification of IVDR Requirements for Legacy Devices

The MDCG 2022-8 is probably one of the most important IVDR guidance documents that has been published in recent months as it finally clarifies what requirements are/are not applicable to legacy IVDs post-IVDR Date of Application (26 May 2022). This guidance discusses: 1) requirements within Chapter VII for post-market surveillance; 2) market surveillance/vigilance for “legacy devices”; 3) other IVDR requirements for “legacy devices”; and 4) IVDR requirements for devices placed on the market prior to 26 May 2022 (“old devices”).

June 16, 2022

MDCG 2022-2: Recommended Strategies for Data Retrieval and Literature Reviews

On January 27, 2022, MDCG 2022-2: “Guidance on general principles of clinical evidence for In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices (IVDs)” was published. This document provides information for manufacturers, regulators, investigators, sponsors, Notified Bodies and other industry stakeholders concerning the continuous process for IVD performance evaluation.

June 01, 2022

MDCG 2022-6: Transitional Provision Considerations for IVDR Conformity

At the end of May, a new Medical Device Consortium Group (MDCG) document was published by the European Commission: MDCG 2022-6—“Guidance on Significant Changes Regarding the Transitional Provision under Article 110(3) of the IVDR.” This guidance covers important information regarding the implementation of EU Regulation 2017/746, also known as IVDR and discusses key areas such as timelines, as well as the background and purpose of MDCG 2022-6.

May 16, 2022

Utilization of Least Burdensome Principles during FDA Reviews Benefits Industry

The principles provided in the FDA’s Least Burdensome Provisions Guidance offer useful tools to assess evidence requirements and information on how to effectively navigate the regulatory review process in the United States.

May 09, 2022

New MDCG 2022-5 Guidance on Borderline between Devices and Drugs under MDR

In late April 2022, the long-awaited Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) guidance on borderline devices under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) was published. In this newly-released guidance, the MDCG essentially replaces the borderline guidance in MEDDEV 2.1/3 Rev3, originally written for the EU Medical Device Directive (MDD).

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