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January 1, 2025


Medicinal product or (substance-based) medical device?

By Dr. Manuela ReinholdJanuary 1, 2025Leave a comment

The classification of whether a device is a medicinal product or a substance-based medical device has far-reaching regulatory consequences. This classification is so demanding that there are regular disputes with authorities and notified bodies, and in 2023, even the European Court of Justice had to rule on the matter. This article helps manufacturers, authorities, and…

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