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MDR Regulations – Impact on Medical Devices

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  1. Increased regulatory requirements: The EU MDR imposes stricter regulations for medical devices, including more rigorous clinical evidence requirements, stricter rules on post-market surveillance, and increased oversight by notified bodies.
  2. Higher compliance costs: Compliance with the new regulations is costly, and companies must invest in new technology, personnel, and training to comply with the MDR.
  3. Longer product development timelines: With more stringent regulations, it takes longer for medical devices to obtain regulatory approval, which can delay product launches and increase development costs.
  4. Fewer available notified bodies: The EU MDR requires that medical device manufacturer’s work with a notified body for certification, but many notified bodies have dropped out of the program, leaving fewer options for manufacturers.
  5. Increased transparency: The EU MDR requires manufacturers to provide more information on their products, including detailed product information, clinical data, and post-market surveillance reports.
  6. Impact on non-EU manufacturers: The EU MDR affects not only EU-based manufacturers, but also manufacturers based outside of the EU that wish to sell their products in the EU.
  7. Ripple effect on global regulations: The impact of the EU MDR is not limited to the EU, as other countries are likely to adopt similar regulations in the future, leading to a global shift in medical device regulations.

Ranging from 26 May 2025 for high-risk in vitro diagnostics to 26 May 2027 for lower risk in vitro diagnostics and to 26 May 2028 for certain provisions concerning devices manufactured and used in health institutions.

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