PMCF studies are studies that manufacturers use as part of Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) to continuously demonstrate compliance of their medical devices. Manufacturers do not always need to conduct studies to meet PMCF requirements. And not all types of PMCF studies are subject to MDR requirements. This article compactly summarizes the regulatory requirements in the…
DetailsAs part of its “Vision 2030,” Saudi Arabia is planning to expand its healthcare infrastructure. Does this offer medical device manufacturers interesting growth opportunities? And with increased approval requirements, is the effort for approval worth it? Find out in this article how to approval in Saudi Arabia. 1. An interesting market for medical device manufacturers?…
DetailsMedical device manufacturers have high expectations of Regulatory Information Management Systems (RIMS). The costs and efforts involved are immense and usually much higher than expected. The benefits, on the other hand, are not clear. This article will give you some hints, 1. Definition: RIMS 2. Goals of RIMS Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers expect several…
DetailsThe EU regulations the MDR and IVDR set out precise requirements for importers. And they also define who is an importer. Bringing a device into the EU does not always constitute an import. And, furthermore, companies that import medical devices don’t just have to meet the requirements established for importers. 1. What is an importer?…
DetailsWith PFAS, the EU plans to ban an entire class of chemicals. In doing so, it is not only threatening the supply of medical devices but also the competitiveness of EU manufacturers. After all, the assumption that manufacturers inside and outside the EU are treated equally is just one of the EU’s five misconceptions in…
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