Authorized representative. Importer. Distributor. Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance. The new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) certainly keep regulatory professionals on their toes. The duties associated with these four roles are outlined in Articles 11, 13, 14, and 15 of both regulations, respectively. However, they can be somewhat confusing because there is significant overlap in what some of these so-called “economic operators” do. In this article, we will give you a rundown on what […]

Following are a series of articles covering key EU MDR and IVDR topics.  Check back often for up to date news on which Notified Bodies have been designated, UDI, the European Commission implementation plan, timelines, and more.   Which EU Notified Bodies Will Be Designated Under the MDR and IVDR? Most recent update: April 1, 2022 We have compiled a list of all Notified Bodies that are currently designated for each Regulation along with links to their scope of services. […]

As European regulatory compliance becomes more complicated many medical device and IVD manufacturers have had their Notified Bodies ask them for a written “strategy for regulatory compliance” document. Given a choice, most regulatory professionals would prefer to not experience the same “deer in the headlights” moment these manufacturers must have had when asked for this by their auditor. The need for a regulatory strategy stems from Article 10(9a) of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) or Article 10(8a) of the […]