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MDCG 2024-2: Procedures for the updates of the European Medical Device Nomenclature

This document describes the procedures for the updates of the European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN). It outlines the annual review and update process of the EMDN based on practical use and user feedback. It also explains the roles of the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) and the Nomenclature working group (NOM WG) in managing and maintaining the EMDN. Additionally, the document introduces a pilot procedure for ad-hoc updates of the EMDN that require an expedited review.

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MDCG 2024-3: Guidance on content of the Clinical Investigation Plan for Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices

This document describes the requirements and guidelines for the content of a Clinical Investigation Plan (CIP) for medical devices. It includes information on the general introduction, investigational device description, clinical investigation design, subject selection, adverse events, publication policy, technical and functional features of the device, and more. Additionally, it provides guidance on the overall synopsis of the clinical investigation and the necessary information to be included in the CIP.

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Clinical Investigation Plan Synopsis Template

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Dear Reader Please find below the latest news related to medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices in Europe. Regulation and Guidelines: Implementation Decision (EU) 2025/679 of 8 April 2025 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1195 as regards harmonised standards for sterilization of medical devices This implementing decision amends the previous Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1195 by adding new harmonized standards for the sterilization of medical devices. It specifically...

Dear Reader Please find below the latest news related to medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices in Europe. Regulation and Guidelines: Regulation (EU) 2025/327 - European Health Data Space (EHDS) This Regulation establishes the European Health Data Space (EHDS) to improve access to and control over personal electronic health data, facilitate its use for healthcare delivery, research, innovation, policymaking, and regulatory activities. It aims to create a uniform legal and technical...

Dear Reader Please find below the latest news related to medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices in Europe. Regulation and Guidelines: MDCG 2019-6 Rev.5 - Questions and answers: Requirements relating to notified bodies This document presents questions and answers on requirements relating to notified bodies under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). It provides clarifications and guidance on...