Frequently asked questions in the MDR field

In this article we are going to analyze the questions and answers regarding the new European Regulation 2017/745 or MDR (Medical Device Regulation). Recall that we are among the first Italian companies to have obtained MDR certifications for some of our medical devices.   How are economic operators regulated in the new MDR regulation? In…

Gruppo FarmaImpresa receives first MDR certifications

Gruppo FarmaImpresa is among the first Italian companies to obtain MDR certifications for some of its substance-based medical devices As a reminder, the new Regulation (EU) 2017/745 or MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is the European medical device regulation that defines regulations and constraints that all manufacturers and distributors must comply with in order to place…

The importance of certifying medical devices under MDR

The new Regulation (EU) 2017/745 or MDR is the European medical device regulation that defines regulations and constraints that all manufacturers and distributors must comply with in order to place a medical device on the European market. The new Regulation complements and replaces the previous Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC, providing more stringent requirements and measures…

MDR extension: the proposal of the European Parliament

Extension of the transition period: the proposal to amend the European regulation 2017/745 MDR The proposal to amend the European Regulation 2017/745 MDR and the European Regulation 2017/746 IVDR, announced on December 9 during the EPSCO meeting came earlier than expected and was already published on the European Commission’s Medical Device website on January 6.…

MDR: Extension of the transition period?

EPSCO meeting: commission discussed the future of medical devices With the adoption of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745, the regulation for medical devices has changed dramatically. The main goal of the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is to “establish a robust, transparent, predictable and sustainable regulatory framework for medical devices, ensuring a high level…

MDR News from the EU: the CAMD

CAMD announces efforts to avoid plausible future shortage of essential medical devices On October 20-21, 2022, the 51st meeting of the European Union Competent Authorities for Medical Devices (CAMD) was held in Prague under the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. As a reminder, with the adoption of the European Medical Device…

MDR Regulation: Translation and repackaging activities

With the adoption of European Regulations 2017/745 MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and 2017/746 IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation), the regulation for medical devices and in vitro medical devices has changed dramatically. The main objectives of the 2017/745 European MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation) are to “establish a robust, transparent, predictable…

Legacy devices: Instructions and clarifications

With the adoption of the European Regulations 2017/745 MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and 2017/746 IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation), the regulations for medical devices and in vitro medical devices have changed dramatically. The main objectives of the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation) are to “establish a robust, transparent, predictable, and…

The obligations of importers and distributors under MDR

With the adoption of the European Regulations 2017/745 MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and 2017/746 IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation), the regulations for medical devices and in vitro medical devices have changed dramatically. With the MDR (Medical Device Regulation), the figures of economic operators were, at last, regulated; figures that were not fully considered in the…

MDR: what are the new obligations and roles of the agent?

With the adoption of the European Regulations 2017/745 MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and 2017/746 IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation), the regulations for medical devices and in vitro medical devices have changed dramatically. With the MDR (Medical Device Regulation), the figures of economic operators were, at last, regulated; figures that were not fully considered in the…