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EU MDCG, Announces on Regulatory status of ethylene oxide (EtO) intended for the sterilization of medical devices

On October 29, 2024, EU MDCG (Medical Device Coordination Group) published guidance MDCG 2024-13 to provice clarity on the regulatory status of ethylene oxide (EtO) for the sterilization of medical devices.  EtO is used for sterilizing a variety of products, including medical devices, in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), and pharmaceuticals. The regulatory status of EtO for the sterilizat..

EU EC MDCG, Regulations on obligations in case of interruption or discontinuation of supply of certain devices

On October 30, 2024, a Q&A was published regarding a gradual roll-out of Eudamed, to obligation to inform in case of interruption or discontinuation of supply, and the transitional provisions for certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices, in connection with Article 10a inserted in (EU) 2024/1860 (amended on June 30, 2024). This Q&A concerns the obligation to notify the discontinuation or inter..

EU EC MDCG, Releases New Guidance on Qualification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices(IVDs

On October 8, 2024, the European Commission’s Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) announced guidance MDCG 2024-11 regarding the qualification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs). To achieve qualification as an IVD or an accessory, a product must meet the criteria defined in Article 2(2) or Article 2(4) of the IVDR. The MDCG 2024-11 guidance clarifies the scope of products covered ..

MDCG 2022-11_MDR要求事項に適時適用のための案内文

MDCG Position Paper MDCG 2022-11 MDCGは6月にMDR切り替え時期が近づくにつれ、不足減少に備えた案内文を発表しました。 ・現在ほとんどの医療機器業者は2023-2024年ごろにMDD満了が近づいておりますが、約30か所のNB機関から 全体の80%ほどのAIMDD/MDD認可書の更新を行う必要があります。 ・2021年まで約37%の申請がRejectされており、2022年4月には約75%のNBから50%以上のApplicationのRejectされたと発表されました。 ほとんどのメーカーの認可書がMDR強制適用期間前に満了されるため、迅速な準備が必要となります。 *特に現在までに指定されたNBの数ではすべてのMDD認可書の検討が難しい場合がございます。 *MDCGは現在AIMDD/MDD認可書を保有しているメーカーに、少なくとも満了日の1年前には申請を..

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