Europe Medical Device Regulations

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Final version of the European Medical Device and IVD Regulations published on 5 May 2017

MDD 93/42/EEC

CONSOLIDATED Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC) (Interactive Web page. Downloadable .pdf document of the MDD 93/42/EEC also available.)

In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices Directive (98/79/EC)

Directive 98/79/EC on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (Interactive Web page. Downloadable .pdf document of the In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices Directive (98/79/EC) also available.)

Vigilance Contact Points

Vigilance Contact Points Within The National Competent Authorities (opens in a new window - link to EU Commission Website)

Major Regulations


Document	Language	Number	Published
* Europe Medical Devices Regulation	en	MDR	05/2017
** Europe IVD Regulation	en	IVDR	05/2017
European Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive (AIMDD)	en	90/385/EEC	06/1990
European Cosmetic Products Directive	en	1223/2009	11/2009
European In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices Directive (IVDD)	en	98/79/EC	10/1998
European Medical Devices Directive (MDD)	en	93/42/EEC	06/1993
European Personal Protective Equipment Directive	en	89/686/EEC	12/1989
Regulation amending the European MDD 93/42/EEC and others	en	2007/47/EC	9/2007

General Guidance Documents


Document	Language	Number	Published
EU - GHTF Guidelines for Auditing Mfg Control of Supplier - Part 5	en	GHTF/SG4/N84:2010	08/2010
EU - GHTF Guidelines for Multi-Site Auditing of QMS Part 4	en	GHTF/SG4/N83:2010	08/2010
Interpretation of implementation of Directive 2007/47/EC	en	2007/47/EC	06/2009
MEDDEV 2.1/1 - Defines Medical Devices, Accessories and Manufacturer	en	2.1/1	04/1994
MEDDEV 2.12-2 rev 2 - Post market clinical follow up for medical devices	en	2.12-2 rev 2	01/2012
MEDDEV 2.2/1 rev 1 - Addresses EMC requirements	en	2.2/1 rev 1	02/1998
MEDDEV 2.2/3 rev 3 - Discusses the Use By date	en	2.2/3 rev 3	06/1998
MEDDEV 2.2/4 - Conformity Assessment of IVF and ART Products	en	2.2/4	01/2012
MEDDEV 2.4/1 rev 9 - Classification of medical devices	en	2.4/1 rev 9	06/2010
MEDDEV 2.5/3 rev 2 - When a quality-related inspection of a subcontractor is needed	en	2.5/3 rev 2	06/1998
MEDDEV 2.1/2 rev 2 - Application of the Active Implantable Device Directive	en	2.1/2 rev 2	04/1994
MEDDEV 2.1/3 rev 3 - Demarcation between MDD and Medicinal Products Directive	en	2.1/3 rev 3	12/2009
MEDDEV 2.1/4 - Discusses demarcation between the EMC and PPE Directives	en	2.1/4	03/1994
MEDDEV 2.1/5 - Addresses medical devices with a measuring function	en	2.1/5	06/1998
MEDDEV 2.10/2 rev 1 - Designation and monitoring of Notified Bodies	en	2.10/2 rev 1	04/2001
MEDDEV 2.12-1 rev 8 - Guidelines on a medical devices vigilance system	en	2.12-1 rev 8	01/2013
MEDDEV 2.14/1 rev 2 - Borderline issues between the IVD and Medical Device Directives	en	2.14/1 rev 2	01/2012
MEDDEV 2.14/2 rev 1 - Dealing with IVD products for research use only	en	2.14/2 rev 1	02/2004
MEDDEV 2.14/3 rev 1 - Requirements for e-labeling of IVDs	en	2.14/3 rev 1	01/2007
MEDDEV 2.15 rev 3 - Committees and organizations related to medical devices	en	2.15 rev 3	12/2008
MEDDEV 2.5/10 - Guideline For Authorised Representatives	en	2.5/10	01/2012
MEDDEV 2.5/5 rev 3 - Clarifies translation procedures	en	2.5/5 rev 3	02/1998
MEDDEV 2.5/6 rev 1 - Defines homogeneity of production batches	en	2.5/6 rev 1	02/1998
MEDDEV 2.5/9 rev 1 - Medical devices containing natural rubber latex	en	2.5/9 rev 1	02/2004
MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev 4 - Clinical Evaluation: Guide For Manufacturers And Notified Bodies	en	2.7/1 rev 4	06/2016
MEDDEV 2.7/2 - Guidelines for Competent Authorities for making a validation/assessment of a clinical investigation application under directives 93/42/EEC and 90/385/EEC	en	2.7/2 rev 2	09/2015
MEDDEV 2.7/4 - Guidelines on Clinical Investigation: A guide for manufacturers and notified bodies	en	2.7/4	12/2010
Manual on Borderline and Classification in the Community Regulatory Framework for Medical Devices	en	1.17	09/2015
NBOG - Certificates Issued by Notified Bodies Reference to Council Directives 2010-3	en	2010-3	2010
NBOG - Guidance for Notified Bodies Auditing Suppliers	en	2010-1	2010
NBOG - Guidance on Audit Report Content	en	2010-2	2010

Specific Guidance Documents


Document	Language	Number	Published
EU Commission Regulation 920/2013 on the Designation and Supervision of Notified Bodies	en	920/2013	09/2013
MEDDEV 2.5-7 rev 1 - Discusses conformity assessment for breast implants	en	2.5-7 rev 1	07/1998
MEDDEV 2.1/2.1 - Computers used to program implantable pulse generators	en	2.1/2.1	02/1998
MEDDEV 2.1/6 - Qualification and Classification of Stand Alone Software	en	2.1/6	07/2016
MEDDEV 2.11/1 rev 2 - Risk management in animal tissue products - TSE	en	2.11/1 rev 2	01/2008
MEDDEV 2.14/4 - CE marking of blood based IVD medical devices for vCJD	en	2.14/4	01/2012
MEDDEV 2.7/3 - Clinical investigations: serious adverse event reporting	en	2.7/3	05/2015

Additional Information


Document	Language	Number	Published
Blue Guide on the implementation of EU product rules	en	C 272/01	07/2016
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) - E-labeling regulations	en	207/2012	03/2012
EU Commission Recommendation Regarding Unannounced Audits	en	2013/473/EU	09/2013
NBOG - Checklist for audit or Notified Body review of clinical data/evaluation	en	CL 2010-1	2010

Medical Device Regulations in Europe