The demand for medical devices in the UK has soared, prompting manufacturers to navigate complex classifications. While global acceptance is a factor, it doesn’t always align with the standards set by the MHRA. To ensure compliance, manufacturers must decode the UK’s...
The new medical device regulation for Brazil, Regulation RDC No. 751/2022, issued on 21 September 2022, is now in force as of 01 March 2023. The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) updated the prior regulation (No. 185/2001) to provide for risk classification,...
Medical device reporting (MDR) is an important post-market activity that helps to ensure patient safety. The FDA receives over two million medical device reports annually, with malfunctions accounting for most reports received. The Voluntary Malfunction Summary...
Since 2004, clinical trials in the EU have been controlled by the European Union Clinical Trials Directive (EU-CTD). The directive was an attempt to standardize rules and enhance patient protections in clinical trials; however, its real-life implementation created...
