GFI Extends MDR Compliance for Legacy Devices until 2028

MDR Transition Period Extension: FarmaImpresa Ensures Compliance for its Legacy Devices until 2028 The MDR (Medical Device Regulation), which came into force in May 2017 and has been applicable since May 2021, aims to create a robust and transparent regulatory framework for medical devices in Europe, ensuring safety and promoting innovation. However, because of concerns…

MDR: Devices Based on Substances

MDR: Innovations and Implications for Medical Devices Based on Substances Regulation (EU) 2017/745 has introduced significant innovations in the field of medical devices, particularly those composed of substances. However, the distinction between these and medicines can be blurred, leading to lengthy and complex discussions. The European Commission’s MDCG 2022-5 guide aims to clarify these contentious…

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…