Common Specifications – Competing with standards?
Both the MDR and IVDR introduce the concept of Common Specifications.
IEC 60601-1-2: New edition on electromagnetic compatibility of medical devices
In May 2016, the German version of IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (Edition 4) was published as DIN EN 60601-1-2:2016 with the title “Electromagnetic disturbances – Requirements and tests.” At the end of 2020, a new version of this “EMC standard” – modified by Amendment 1 and called Edition 4.1 – was published.
DetailsHIPAA in a nutshell
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US law that establishes requirements for processing protected health data. Institutions that collect or process these data in the USA and their subcontractors must comply with HIPAA if they want to avoid sanctions. For European companies in particular, HIPAA is a regulation that is difficult to understand…
DetailsIT security in healthcare
We have known how vulnerable IT security is in the healthcare sector since February 2016, when the IT infrastructures of many clinics were brought to a standstill by a simple virus attack. As a result, the authorities are paying closer attention to ensuring that not only clinics but also manufacturers guarantee the IT security of…
DetailsFormative evaluation: What the FDA and IEC 62366 require
The regulations relevant to usability engineering require formative evaluations.
Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) and Post-Market Surveillance report (PMS report)
The MDR and IVDR require either a “Post-Market Surveillance Report” or a “Periodic Safety Update Report” from medical device manufacturers. The Periodic Safety Update Report is abbreviated as “PSUR”, the Post-Market Surveillance reports as “PMS report”.
DetailsPMS data: Do you need to involve an ethics committee when collecting data?
The MDR requires medical device manufacturers to conduct Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) and thus collect PMS data. This article is intended to help clarify the regulatory requirements manufacturers must consider when collecting these PMS data. Notably, it is intended to highlight whether manufacturers need to consult an ethics committee in Europe if the data arise from…
DetailsSoftware integration tests & integration strategy
Both IEC 62304 and the FDA require integration tests.
Digital transformation of notified bodies
The digital transformation of notified bodies will transform the medical device ecosystem over the next few years. This article describes
Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG)
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) is an expert panel required by the MDR and IVDR. The MDCG is sometimes confused with another coordination group or with expert panels. You can find out how these groups are differentiated here. Read this article to find out how you are affected by the output of the MDCG’s…
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