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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) (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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“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 (...)

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GMED at MedFIT

GMED will be attending MedFIT from December 3 to 4 at Lille and from December 11 to 12 for (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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, (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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: (...)

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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). (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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GMED leadership evolves

GMED is pleased to announce the arrival of Romuald Gorjup as Certification Director at the French entity GMED SAS. (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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GMED at MedtecLIVE

  GMED will be exhibiting at MedtecLIVE from June 18 to 20 in Stuttgart, Germany. MedtecLIVE, Europe’s leading trade (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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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 (...)

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