CE Marking
39 articles
NSAI NB 0050 Medical Devices Divestment 2026: Stay vs Transfer Playbook
Playbook for NSAI NB 0050 clients on the 2026 divestment: confirmed facts, stay-vs-transfer tree, MDR Article 58, IVDR Article 53, MDSAP.
Disposable Circumcision Device Supplier Qualification: CE, ISO 13485 & MOQ
A purchasing-control guide for qualifying disposable circumcision device suppliers: CE marking, ISO 13485 scope, size mix, MOQ landed cost, and sample acceptance.
EU MDR Article 22: Systems and Procedure Packs — Producer Obligations Guide
Complete guide to EU MDR Article 22 system and procedure pack producer obligations, the no-additional-CE-mark rule, Article 22(4) triggers, UDI, and the FDA convenience-kit comparison.
EU MDR Article 97 Derogations: Legacy Device Contingency Playbook
Comprehensive guide to EU MDR Article 97 derogations, including MDCG 2022-18, Addendum 1 restrictions, national competent authority processes, and contingency planning.
Moldova Medical Device Registry Teardown: AMDM Database Analysis
A data-driven teardown of Moldova's AMDM Register of Medical Devices: 20,339 records, country-of-origin share (China leads with 36.9%), and top authorized representatives.
Montenegro CINMED Medical Device Register Analysis: 15,179 Records
A data-driven teardown of Montenegro's CINMED Register of Medical Devices: 15,179 records, EU-aligned risk classes, IVD share, product categories, and local-holder concentration.
Serbia ALIMS Medical Device Register Analysis: 57,153 Records
A data-driven teardown of Serbia's ALIMS Register of Medical Devices: 57,153 records, EU-aligned risk classes, IVD share, country-of-origin, and authorized-representative concentration.
North Macedonia Medical Device Registry: MALMED Teardown & Analysis
A comprehensive analysis of North Macedonia's MALMED medical device register, detailing risk classifications, product categories, and local registrant landscapes.
EU-Switzerland MRA Update 2026: What It Means for Medical Device Market Access
How the EU-Switzerland MRA signed March 2, 2026 restores medical device mutual recognition, what changes for EU and Swiss manufacturers, swissdamed timelines, and the path to ratification.
Medical Device Accessory Classification: EU MDR and FDA Pathways
How accessories are classified separately from parent devices under EU MDR Article 2(2) and FDA 513(f)(6), with examples, MDCG 2021-24 Rev.1 updates, and FDA's 2025-2026 reclassification initiative.
Aesthetic Device Regulation: FDA 510(k) and EU MDR for Laser, RF, and Energy Devices
How energy-based aesthetic devices — laser, RF, HIFU, IPL, cryolipolysis, and EMS — are classified and cleared by FDA and EU MDR, including special controls, Annex XVI, and 2026 compliance updates.
EU AI Act High-Risk Classification Guidelines for Medical Device Manufacturers
EU Commission's May 2026 draft Article 6 high-risk AI classification guidelines: two-path system for medical devices, consultation deadline June 23, and compliance deadlines in 2027-2028.
EU MDR Article 59 National Derogation: CE Marking Exemptions
Practical guide to MDR Article 59 national derogations, including when non-CE-marked devices may be authorized, how reviews work, and manufacturer strategy.
EU AI Act Omnibus Amendment 2026: Medical Device Impact Guide
Explains the May 7, 2026 EU AI Act omnibus deal, product safety exemptions, revised timelines, and compliance actions for AI-enabled SaMD and IVDs.
EU Implementing Regulation 2026/977: Uniform Notified Body Requirements Under MDR and IVDR
Guide to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/977 for MDR and IVDR Notified Body assessments, including QMS rules, maximum timelines, clock stops, quotes, and recertification.
IVDR Class C Transition Deadline: What IVD Manufacturers Must Do Before May 26, 2026
Practical guide to the May 26, 2026 IVDR Class C deadline, covering Notified Body applications, the September 2026 agreement milestone, 2028 market access, and key pitfalls.
MDCG 2026 Updates: Classification, EMDN Codes, and Borderline Guidance
Practical guide to April 2026 MDCG updates on MDR/IVDR classification, EMDN v3/2026 codes, the Borderline Manual, and manufacturer compliance actions.
EU Notified Body Selection and Change for Medical Devices: 2026 MDR Guide
How to select, evaluate, and change Notified Bodies under EU MDR and IVDR — capacity constraints, selection criteria, transfer process, 2026 implementing regulation, and timeline planning.
EU MDR GSPR Checklist Template: Annex I Evidence Matrix for Technical Documentation
Downloadable EU MDR GSPR checklist template for Annex I evidence mapping, applicability, standards, gap analysis, ownership, and remediation tracking.
Clinical Equivalence Under EU MDR: Technical, Biological, and Clinical Criteria
Demonstrate clinical equivalence under EU MDR Article 61 and Annex XIV, including MDCG 2020-5 criteria, data access, gap analysis, and CE marking examples.