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European Union Reference Laboratories for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
The involvement of European Union Reference Laboratories (EURLs) is a new requirement described in Article 100 of Regulation (EU) (...)
First revision of the MDCG 2023-3: Q&A on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulations (EU) 20217/745 and 2017/746
In November 2024, the MDCG published a revision of the several questions listed in its Q&A on vigilance terms (...)
Q&A on the obligation to inform in case of interruption or discontinuation of supply of certain MDs and IVDs
The European Commission has published a Q&A on the practical aspects related to the implementation of the obligations, laid (...)
Guide MDCG 2024-13: Regulatory status of ethylene oxide (EtO) intended for the sterilisation of medical devices
The MDCG has published a guide concerning the qualification of ethylene oxide (EtO) which led to the update of (...)
“AI Act”: what requirements and deadlines for medical devices?
On July 12, 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This “Regulation (...)
GMED at MedFIT
GMED will be attending MedFIT from December 3 to 4 at Lille and from December 11 to 12 for (...)
Updated Draft Statutory Instrument for Post-Market Surveillance: Gap Analysis
A new draft statutory instrument for post-marketing surveillance has been published. Our team has conducted a detailed gap analysis (...)
European Commission Newsletter on medical devices | October 2024
This newsletter from the European Commission aims to provide highlights and updates from the medical devices and in vitro (...)
Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 & 2017/746: Requirements for distributors and importers requiring the involvement of a Notified Body
Regulations (EU) 2017/745 & 2017/746 introduce “new” requirements for distributors and importers who carry out activities involving the repackaging, (...)
Revision of the guidance MDCG 2021-25 on the application of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) requirements to ‘legacy devices’ and to devices placed on the market prior to 26 May 2021 in accordance with Directives 90/385/EEC or 93/42/EEC
The guidance MDCG 2021-25 on the application of the MDR requirements to ‘legacy devices’ has been updated in order (...)
MDCG 2024-11 guidance on qualification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices
On October 8, 2024, the MDCG published a guidance that clarifies what products fall in the scope of Regulation (...)
Update of the list of harmonized standards under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and (EU) 2017/76 (IVDR)
The Commission Implementing Decisions (EU) 2024/2631 and (EU) 2024/2625 have been published in the Official Journal of the European (...)
GMED Highlights: launch our new monthly format
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new format, GMED Highlights. Every month, GMED Highlights brings you (...)
Creation of subsidiary GMED Asia: GMED continues to expand internationally
GMED, a subsidiary of the LNE group, is expanding its certification business with the creation of GMED Asia, based (...)
UKCA, MDSAP, UKAS and now COFRAC accredited services all managed locally from the UK
Based in London, LNE-GMED-UK has been officially designated as a critical location for both GMED’s COFRAC accreditation and MDSAP (...)
Update of the MDSAP AU P0002 document – Audit Approach
An updated version (version 009) of the MDSAP Audit Approach is now available. The following changes have been made: (...)
AI Act: publication in the OJEU
On Friday July 12th, 2024, Regulation (UE) 2024/1689 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). (...)
1st revision of the MDCG 2021-5 guidance on standardisation for medical devices
This document aims to provide guidance relating to the medical devices sector standards, in support of the requirements laid (...)
Regulation (EU) 2024/1860: Extension of the IVDR transitional period and other provisions
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) has been published in the Official (...)
MDCG 2024-10 guidance on clinical evaluation of orphan medical devices
Published on June 25, 2024, the MDCG 2024-10 guidance on the clinical evaluation of ‘orphan devices’ clarifies the criteria (...)
GMED leadership evolves
GMED is pleased to announce the arrival of Romuald Gorjup as Certification Director at the French entity GMED SAS. (...)
Tom Patten, IVD International Manager for the GMED Group
We are pleased to announce that Tom Patten has joined the GMED Group as IVDR/IVD International Manager. Tom also (...)
European Commission Newsletter on medical devices | May 2024
This newsletter from the European Commission aims to provide highlights and updates from the medical devices and in vitro (...)
Artificial intelligence, the heart of our stakes
LNE, GMED’s parent company, and INRIA have just signed a framework agreement defining their roadmap, with the aim of (...)
The MHRA announced a framework for international recognition of medical devices
LNE-GMED UK, as an Approved Body, collaborates with Team-AB and the MHRA to streamline the pathway for medical devices (...)
GMED at MedtecLIVE
GMED will be exhibiting at MedtecLIVE from June 18 to 20 in Stuttgart, Germany. MedtecLIVE, Europe’s leading trade (...)
GMED North America at RAPS Convergence
From September 17-19 (Long Beach, California), we will be attending RAPS Convergence, a major event for regulatory professionals in (...)
Do you market class I medical devices under the Directive, which have been reclassified to a higher class under MDR?
According to Regulation (EU) 2023/607, you have to submit an application for certification to a notified body before the (...)
The leadership of LNE-GMED UK is evolving
Teresa Perry has held the position of Branch Director and Head of Approved Body at LNE-GMED UK since May (...)
GMED at MedTech Forum 2024
Meet our team at The MedTech Forum in Vienna from May 22 to 24, Europe’s leading healthcare and medical (...)