All Medical Device Regulation (MDR) articles
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JournalOptimal materials selection in medical device development – a proactive biocompatibility approach
Regulatory Rapporteur October 2023 | Volume 20 | No.9 Introduction Biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices is a complex task related to various factors that include mainly chemical nature and physical properties of the material, the ...
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JournalRegulatory challenges and opportunities facing hearing aid manufacturers in Europe
In a world where many people are living longer but not all are living well and age-related hearing loss affects approximately 20% of the European population aged 65 or older – hearing aids address a medical need which for the most part remains unmet. With increasing evidence ...
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JournalRegulation versus innovation in life sciences
With Regulations evolving to meet the needs of changing technologies, demographics and health care practices, regulatory affairs professionals must ensure that the ever-changing requirements placed upon product or manufacturers are met and where possible met at minimal costs. Within this article we look to find innovative approaches to meet the different priorities which aim to reduce economic industry burden and ensure product availability.
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JournalSuccessful transition of your ISO 13485 QMS from MDD/IVDD to MDR/IVDR
The new requirements in the MDR/IVDR will affect the QMS of medical device manufacturers, however, use of the ISO 13485 standard is a useful starting point in meeting many of these requirements. The use of a gap analysis, project implementation plan, and ISO 13485 provide an approach that will allow manufacturers to successfully transition from MDD/IVDD to MDR/IVDR.