European database on medical devices (EUDAMED) is the European Commission’s digital platform for medical device and IVD regulation. It is aimed to enhance transparency, traceability, and regulatory coordination across the European Union. As of 28th May, 2026, EUDAMED...
EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) has placed the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) under a strict risk-based framework (EU MDR Rule 11). EU MDR broadened the scope for SaMD compared to the old Medical Device Directive (MDD). Many software products previously...
The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) categorises drug-device combinations based on their primary mode of action (PMOA). The regulatory pathway is determined by whether the product is primarily a medicinal product (drug) or a medical device. In this blog, we will...
Navigating EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) is proving to be one of the most complex regulatory challenges for manufacturers. We have presented some of the common EU MDR compliance challenges. Additionally, we have provided...
Common EU MDR pitfalls are recurring mistakes and compliance gaps that medical device manufacturers encounter when implementing EU MDR. These compliance gaps frequently lead to delays in obtaining CE marking, and rejection by Notified Bodies. The transition from the...