Cabonce and Ehman WuXi

The MDR Deadline Extension: Use the Time Wisely

By Kim Ehman, Ph.D., Mark Cabonce

…transparency for NBs and providing guidance around MDR implementation. In an April 2023 statement, Team-NB estimated that the 38 designated NBs currently operating in Europe could issue 3,200 MDR certificates…

…transparency for NBs and providing guidance around MDR implementation. In an April 2023 statement, Team-NB estimated that the 38 designated NBs currently operating in Europe could issue 3,200 MDR certificates…

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Juliane Ray

Facilitating Connections with MedTech KOLs

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

Input and support from experts within your target disease area are vital to the development and commercialization of new medical technologies. But it can be difficult, especially for new companies,…

Input and support from experts within your target disease area are vital to the development and commercialization of new medical technologies. But it can be difficult, especially for new companies,…

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Monali Bhansali
Soapbox

Beyond EU MDR: Unleashing Opportunities to Innovate and Ensure Patient Safety

By Monali Bhansali

The regulatory landscape for medical devices is rapidly evolving, catapulted most recently by European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR). In this article, Monali Bhansali, Practice Lead of Regulatory Affairs…

The regulatory landscape for medical devices is rapidly evolving, catapulted most recently by European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR). In this article, Monali Bhansali, Practice Lead of Regulatory Affairs…

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Michael Marquardt

Implementing MedTech Price Increases in Times of Inflation and EU MDR

By Michael Marquardt

…long run. References: [1] DIHK (2022). Gesundheitswirtschaft unter Druck. https://www.dihk.de/resource/blob/73350/4912206cdf7717fd3e770a3927f58537/gesundheitsreport-fruehsommer-2022-data.pdf [2] Obelis Group (2022): What are the effects of the implementation of MDR on the EU medical device market? https://www.obelis.net/news/what-are-the-effects-of-the-implementation-of-mdr-on-the-eu-medical-device-market/…

…long run. References: [1] DIHK (2022). Gesundheitswirtschaft unter Druck. https://www.dihk.de/resource/blob/73350/4912206cdf7717fd3e770a3927f58537/gesundheitsreport-fruehsommer-2022-data.pdf [2] Obelis Group (2022): What are the effects of the implementation of MDR on the EU medical device market? https://www.obelis.net/news/what-are-the-effects-of-the-implementation-of-mdr-on-the-eu-medical-device-market/…

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Jonathan Ripley

Process and Planning Are Key to Successful EU MDR PMS Compliance

By Jonathan Ripley

…any need to immediately apply any necessary corrective or preventive actions”- EU MDR Art.2 (60), EU IVDR Art.2 (63) EU MDR and IVDR place special importance on collecting clinical and…

…any need to immediately apply any necessary corrective or preventive actions”- EU MDR Art.2 (60), EU IVDR Art.2 (63) EU MDR and IVDR place special importance on collecting clinical and…

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Wiktoria Banczyk
MEDdesign

Ask the Expert: The Impact of IVD Regulations on Manufacturing

…devices play a crucial role in healthcare, as they enhance accurate diagnoses and treatment decision for healthcare professionals. The European In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation ((EU) IVDR 2017/746) regulates the manufacture,…

…devices play a crucial role in healthcare, as they enhance accurate diagnoses and treatment decision for healthcare professionals. The European In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation ((EU) IVDR 2017/746) regulates the manufacture,…

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European Union Flag

Clock Starts for New EU MDR Transition Dates

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

An extension to the EU MDR transition period, approved by the European Council on March 7, is now in force following its publication in the Official Journal of the European…

An extension to the EU MDR transition period, approved by the European Council on March 7, is now in force following its publication in the Official Journal of the European…

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Steve Silverman
Soapbox

What You Need To Know About FDA Remote Medical Device Inspections

By Steven Silverman

Back in 2021, I wrote that FDA should have the authority to inspect medical device facilities remotely. This would allow FDA to check these facilities when in‑person inspections weren’t possible….

Back in 2021, I wrote that FDA should have the authority to inspect medical device facilities remotely. This would allow FDA to check these facilities when in‑person inspections weren’t possible….

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Elijah Wreh

New Resource Sheds Light on FDA CDRH Regulatory Focus

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…12 to 18 months to get approval. EU MDR represents a completely different pathway to EU approval, and they keep extending the transition period, because no one right now has…

…12 to 18 months to get approval. EU MDR represents a completely different pathway to EU approval, and they keep extending the transition period, because no one right now has…

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Peter Muller

E-labeling: The Road to Reduced Medical Device Packaging Material

By Peter Muller

…safety controls. And specific guidance around e-labeling is being added at a quick pace. In December 2021, the European Commission adopted a new Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2226 for the use…

…safety controls. And specific guidance around e-labeling is being added at a quick pace. In December 2021, the European Commission adopted a new Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2226 for the use…

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