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Position Paper of Team NB adopted: MDR Certification Process (including Pre-application, Application and Post Application phases)

The Position Paper “MDR Certification Process (including Pre-application, Application and Post Application phases) – Consensus document” was adopted by the Team NB members and published on December 18th 2024.  This Position Paper is applicable to both legacy devices (pursuant to Article 120) transitioning to MDR, and devices that are new to the market and have not been certified under the Directives before and is aligned to the requirements of MDR

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EU Commission Announces Four EUDAMED Modules as Fully Functional -MDR/IVDR Transition Periods Officially Begin

On 26 November 2025, the European Commission published Commission Decision (EU) 2025/2371, officially confirming that four key modules of EUDAMED are now fully functional. This announcement triggers the start of the transition periods for certain obligations under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR).

EU: Commission publishes second draft of GPAI (General Purpose Artificial Intelligence) code of practice

On December 19, 2024, the European Commission published the second draft of the 'General-Purpose AI Code of Practice.' Independent experts present the second draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, based on the feedback received on the first draft, published on 14 November 2024. 

What is Clinical Evaluation Equivalence and does that apply to your medical device?

Are you considering substantiating the clinical data of your device based on an equivalence device? Do you have full access to clinical data for technical, biological and clinically similar devices and you wish to leverage that to prove compliance for another device?  This article could help you get a feeling of whether this could be an option.

Key Considerations for EN IEC 60601-1 Testing

EN IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance, is a harmonized standard that outlines the essential safety and performance criteria for active medical devices. Incorporating this standard during the design phase of electrical medical devices is crucial.

Understanding OOS and Deviations in the Medical Device Industry

In the medical device industry, maintaining quality and compliance is paramount to ensure patient safety and product efficacy. Two critical concepts that often arise in this context are Out-of-Specification (OOS) events and Deviations. While both indicate potential quality or compliance concerns, they differ significantly in their focus, triggers, and resolutions.

Enhancing usability in medical devices: A key to MDR compliance and patient safety

In the ever-evolving field of medical technology, usability engineering has become a critical factor in ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. The MDR (Medical Device Regulation) places a strong emphasis on usability engineering. Compliance with IEC 62366-1 and IEC TR 62366-2 is not just a regulatory requirement but also a best practice for designing medical devices that are safe, effective, and user-friendly.

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for Drug-Device Combinations

A new revision of Questions & Answers for applicants, marketing authorization holders of medicinal products and notified bodies with respect to the implementation of the Regulations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746) has been published.  

Kiwa Medical guide on regulatory landscape for drug-device combinations, featuring key highlights and compliance essentials from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Importance of and effective Post Market Surveillance (PMS)

The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has identified significant deficiencies in post-market surveillance (PMS) among medical device manufacturers in the Netherlands.​ IGJ urges manufacturers to prioritize PMS, enhance their knowledge, and ensure compliance to improve device safety and performance.​  

Medical device registration in Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Registration of certain medical devices which are reusable Class I devices, upclassified Class I devices, and/or reliant on expired/expiring CE certificates in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI).

Placing medical devices in Great Britain and Northern Ireland: key differences and timelines

The rules for placing medical devices on the Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) markets differ primarily in terms of the timelines and regulatory frameworks

Overview of AI-enabled SaMD and SiMD devices

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software medical devices are revolutionizing the healthcare sector in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. AI-powered Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Software in a Medical Device (SiMD) applications cover a wide range of solutions, from medical decision support systems to patient monitoring tools.

UK Introduces Security Regime for Connectable Products

In a synchronized move following the European Union's footsteps, the United Kingdom has unveiled its own comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for connectable products. While the EU's requirements are slated to take effect on 1 August 2025, the UK's security framework is poised to be enacted earlier, starting from 29 April 2024.

Kiwa officially accredited for ISO 27001:2022

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has accredited Kiwa as of the 1st of February 2023 for assessment according to the ISO 27001:2022 standard for information security. This means that as of the 1st of March Kiwa may issue recognized certificates according to the latest version of ISO 27001.

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