The implementation of the European regulation on medical devices
The implementation of the European regulation on medical devices has taken a major step forward with the adoption of a proposal by the European Commission to adapt its transitional provisions. The amendment to the Medical Device Regulation modifies Article 120 to maintain the validity of certificates issued under the directives and allow marketing of corresponding […]
Forthcoming changes to accessing and managing EudraVigilance
The EudraVigilance system will undergo several updates over the next few months to improve its security and user management processes. These updates include: Multi-factor authentication (MFA): The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has already implemented MFA for some of its systems and plans to enable it for access to EudraVigilance in March 2023, followed by EVDAS […]
The MDCG clarifies important vigilance terms and concepts in the new MDR
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has clarified important vigilance terms and concepts used in the MDR in order to provide a common understanding of these terms and concepts necessary for an effective and harmonised implementation of vigilance requirements. Some of the definitions have been reintroduced from the Medical Devices Vigilance Guidance, modified where necessary […]
The European Commission proposes an extension of the transitional period for the re-certification of medical devices
On 06 January 2023, the European Commission proposed an extension of the transitional period for the re-certification of medical devices in order to reduce any risk of shortages. There are at present more than 500,000 types of medical devices on the EU market, ranging from simple contact lenses and plasters to pacemakers and hip replacements, […]
The European Union In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR)
As we approach the end of the IVDR transition period, after May 26, 2022, all new in vitro diagnostic devices and Class A non-sterile IVD devices will need to be IVDR compliant in order to be marketed in the European Union. This means that all manufacturers of CE-marked IVD devices will be affected by the […]
Key Aspects of New EU Medical Devices Regulation (EU 2017/745).
As the new medical devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 became fully applicable on May 26th, 2021, medical device manufacturers are legally required to ensure that procedures, systems, documentation related to medical devices are in compliance. The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) retain the existing principles and fundamental components of EU Medical Device Directive (MDD) but with significant improvements in each element. […]
New incoming regulation update: In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) 2022
After a five year-long transition period, the IVDD (In Vitro Diagnostic Directive) will be replaced by the IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation) on 26th May 2022 and will apply to all in vitro diagnostic devices marketed in EU Member States. The IVDR has the same basic requirements as the IVDD, but with some important improvements […]
Ask the Expert! A quick chat with Merih DURAMAZ, International Project Manager
Tell us about yourself and your job role at Universal Medica? I am a woman with multiple identities: first and foremost a mother of two toddlers, a life companion, a sister, a daughter, a third culture kid, a pharmacist, a manager of my team, an international project manager in medical information and vigilances and a […]
Webinar – Materiovigilance: Everything you need to know about the new European Regulation on Medical Devices (EU Regulation 2017/745)
Language – French This webinar aims to provide clarification on the new EU Regulation on medical devices (EU Regulation 2017/745) which came into force on 25 May 2021. The new regulation outlines a more robust classification system for medical devices and sets out specific requirements for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of medical devices. This webinar […]
Webinar – Materiovigilance: Everything you need to know about the new European Regulation on Medical Devices (EU Regulation 2017/745)
Universal Medica have hosted its next live webinar on Friday 23 October 2020 at 2:30pm on the topic of medical device vigilance. Our experts presented the new European regulation on post-marketing surveillance of medical devices and addressed the following points: – How to set up post-market surveillance of medical devices and which data to monitor? […]
