Medicinal product or (substance-based) medical device?

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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Maintenance and service of medical devices

The terms maintenance, preventive maintenance, restoration, inspection, service, and safety inspections are not synonymous. But they all refer to activities in the life cycle of medical devices that serve the objective of ensuring the safety, performance, and effectiveness of these devices even after they have been placed on the market. Manufacturers and operators must meet…

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Medical laboratories in the crosshairs of the IVDR. What to do?

The EU’s in vitro diagnostic medical device regulation (IVDR) affects many medical laboratories, although the regulation does not define or use the term “medical laboratory.” Which laboratories are affected? What other laws do the laboratories have to comply with? And how should they ensure compliance with all these requirements? This article provides answers.

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