IVDR watch: IVD Expert Panel now accepting submissions for performance evaluation consultations

The European Expert Panel established to provide scientific and technical expertise regarding in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices under the In-vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) has begun accepting submissions from Notified Bodies for performance evaluation consultations.

According to a European Commission announcement, the IVD Expert Panel is now prepared to accept and assess submissions from Notified Bodies regarding Performance Evaluation Consultation Procedures specifically for high-risk IVD devices for which no common specifications are available. Expert Panel reviews will provide a crucial step toward CE Mark certification for these devices once the IVDR comes fully into effect following the Regulation’s May 2022 date of application in the European Union.

Role of Expert Panels under the MDR and IVDR

As a reminder, Expert Panels have been established in order to provide scientific evaluations and advice to EU regulators, Notified Bodies and manufacturers regarding safety and performance of medical devices and IVDs.

Per Article 48(6) of the IVDR, the IVD Expert Panel will provide feedback and assessments to Notified Bodies on issues related to performance evaluations of IVD devices; advise the European Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) on safety and performance issues of IVDs; as well as advise IVD manufacturers on their clinical development strategies and clinical investigation proposals.

The IVD Expert Panel will also play a role in the development of guidance documents, common specifications and international standards pertaining to in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Additional European IVDR resources from Emergo by UL:

• EU IVDR preparation and compliance resource center
• European Authorized Representative in-country representation
• IVDR readiness checklist for manufacturers

Related services for Europe:

• CE Mark Certification for Medical Devices
• Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER) for Medical Devices in Europe
• EU IVDR Gap Assessment and CE Transition for IVD Companies
• EU MDR compliance consulting for cosmetic and aesthetic products
• EU Medical Device Vigilance Reporting in Europe
• EU Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Studies (PMCF) for Medical Devices
• European Authorized Representative for Clinical Trials
• European Authorized Representative for Medical Device Companies
• European MDR 2017/745 Gap Assessment and CE Transition Strategy
• European Union Medical Device Classification
• In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (EU IVDR) On-Site Training
• IVD Certification and Registration to Obtain CE Marking in Europe
• Medical Device and IVD Emergency Use Routes in Europe
• Medical Device Technical File and Design Dossier for EU CE Marking
• Switzerland Representative for Medical Device Companies
• UKRP and Brexit consulting for medical device companies