Brexit and Medical Devices Regulation in the United Kingdom
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Brexit and Medical Devices Regulation in the United Kingdom

On 01 September 2020, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published new guidance on how medical devices will be regulated in the UK from 01 January 2021, following the UK departure from the European Union. What does this mean for Australian based medical device manufacturers wishing to place their device on the UK…

Custom-Made Medical Devices | Changes – February 25, 2021

Custom-Made Medical Devices | Changes – February 25, 2021

Personalised medical devices cover a range of products. Custom-made medical devices are medical devices designed and made as specified by a health professional to be used by a specific individual. They are not to be confused with mass-produced off-the-shelf devices that are customised, adapted or modified after supply, also known as adaptable medical devices. Custom-made…

Medical Device Regulation (MDR) – 11 Key Changes
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Medical Device Regulation (MDR) – 11 Key Changes

The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) was the most significant regulatory change in Europe in over 20 years. The MDR entered into force in 2017 with a three-year transition period.* The MDR replaced the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and several other directives. As of 26 May 2021, compliance with the MDR is now mandatory for…

5 Things to Know About MDSAP in 2020
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5 Things to Know About MDSAP in 2020

What is the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)? The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) was launched by the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) in 2014 as a pilot program, satisfying the requirements of the pilot program in December 2016. MDSAP allows a MDSAP recognized third party Auditing Organisation (AO) to conduct a…