EU Authorized Representative (EU-REP) for Medical Devices

Legal Requirements and Practical Implementation under MDR/IVDR EU Authorized Representatives are not only subject to the legal requirements of the MDR and IVDR. They are also liable for violations of medical device law. This expert article provides practical answers to all regulatory questions relating to the EU-REP with specific recommendations for action from the leading consulting firm for…

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IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-101: Requirements for IVD medical devices

The IEC 61010 series of standards specifies safety requirements for electrical equipment used for measurement, control, regulation, and laboratory use. The general standard IEC 61010-1 and the particular standards of the IEC 61010-2 series describe the state of the art and thus serve IVD manufacturers as a means of demonstrating compliance with the general safety…

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Electronic instructions for use for medical devices

EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) establishes the general requirements for instructions for use (IFU). Whether they can also be provided in electronic form (eIFU) is regulated by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2226. It was revised by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1234. A consolidated version is also available now. We have summarized the requirements for electronic instructions for use for you.

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Regulatory requirements for medical devices with machine learning

The incorporation of AI in medical devices has made great strides, for example, in the diagnosis of disease. Manufacturers of devices with machine learning face the challenge of having to demonstrate compliance of their devices with the regulations. Even if you know the law – what are the standards and best practices to consider in…

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