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Team-NB Best Practice Guidance V2 on IVDR Technical Documentation Submissions (Annex II & III)
Team-NB has published the first revision of its Best Practice Guidance for the submission of technical documentation pursuant Annex II (...)
1st revision of MDCG 2024-14 guidance on the Master UDI-DI solution for contact lenses
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has made adjustments throughout the document to align its interpretation with Regulation (EU) 2023/607 (...)
GMED recognized as a conformity assessment body in South Africa
We are proud to announce that GMED has been recognized by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) as (...)
GMED North America at RAPS Convergence 2025
From October 7-9, 2025, in Pittsburgh, we will be attending RAPS Convergence, a major event for regulatory professionals in the (...)
9th Annual Medical Device Global Post-Market Surveillance Conference
Join us at the 9th Annual Medical Device Post-Market Surveillance Conference in Arlington, VA hosted by Q1 Productions where Chris (...)
Artificial intelligence & healthcare: a strategic turning point for Europe
The European Commission has just published its final study on the deployment of AI in healthcare systems. This analysis highlights: (...)
NBCG-Med and Team-NB Position Paper: Notified Body Perspective on the Future Governance of the EU Medical Device Sector
This document, co-authored by the executive committees of NBCG-Med and Team-NB, reflects the common vision of notified bodies on the (...)
Team-NB Position Paper: Orphan In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under the IVDR
As the EU continues to revise its pharmaceutical legislation to better address rare diseases and unmet medical needs, there is (...)
GMED at the TOPRA Symposium 2025
GMED first-time attending the TOPRA Symposium! We look forward to meeting you in Berlin, Germany, from 29 September to 1 (...)
MDCG 2025-7 Position Paper: Master UDI-DI implementation for optical devices
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has just published Position Paper MDCG 2025-7 on Master UDI-DI implementation timelines for: Contact (...)
Publication in the OJEU of Decision (EU) 2025/1324 on expert panels for medical devices
Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1324 has just been published in the Official Journal of the European Union (July 8, 2025). It (...)
Publication in the OJEU of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1234 on electronic instructions for use
The European Commission has just published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1234, amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2226 on electronic instructions for use (eIFU). (...)
AIB 2025-1 & MDCG 2025-6 Guidance: Interplay between the MDR/IVDR and the AI Act
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) and the Artificial Intelligence Board (AIB) have jointly released this new guidance document, offering (...)
Revision of the MDCG 2019-11 guidance on the qualification and classification of software in MDR and IVDR
The MDCG has published a revision of the MDCG 2019-11 guidance, providing updates on the qualification and classification of medical (...)
MDCG 2025-5 Q&A on Performance Studies under Regulation (EU) 2017/746
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has just released a Q&A document providing regulatory clarification on performance studies for in (...)
MDSAP.Global: GMED listed as a recognized Auditing Organization
The new official platform mdsap.global, developed by the Regulatory Authority Council behind the MDSAP, is now live. It offers manufacturers (...)
New serious incident reporting form for medical device manufacturers (MIR 7.3.1)
The European Commission has recently published the MIR 7.3.1 form, which will be required to use from November 2025 for (...)
Team-NB Position Paper on the European Artificial Intelligence Act (v2)
Team-NB published an updated version of its Position Paper on the European Artificial Intelligence Act. It aims to present its (...)
Team-NB Position Paper on the certification process under Regulation (EU) 2017/746
The Team-NB Position Paper on the certification process under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 aims to provide a harmonized and detailed framework (...)
Upcoming Key Dates for IVD Manufacturers in 2025
In this video, Tom Patten, GMED International IVDR Manager, covers some of the upcoming crucial dates for IVD manufacturers, including: May 26, (...)
Team-NB Position Paper: Best Practice Guidance for the Submission of Technical Documentation under Annex II and III of Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (v3)
Team-NB published an updated version of its Position Paper “Best practice guidance for the submission of technical documentation under Annex (...)
GMED at The MedTech Forum 2025
GMED will be at the MedTech Forum, Europe’s leading healthcare and medical technology conference. Come meet our team at booth (...)
4th revision of MDCG 2020-16 guidance on the rules for classification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746
The Medical Device Coordination Group has just published the 4th revision of the MDCG 2020-16 guidance on the classification rules (...)
Publication in the OJEU of Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space
Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space (#EHDS) and amending Directive 2011/24/EU and Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 was published (...)
2nd call launched by the European Commission for applications for EURLs on high-risk IVDs
In February 2025, the European Commission, after consultation with the Member States in the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG), launched (...)
European Commission Newsletter on medical devices | February 2025
This newsletter from the European Commission aims to provide highlights and updates from the medical devices and in vitro diagnostic (...)
GMED at RAPS Euro Convergence 2025
GMED will be back at RAPS Euro Convergence in 2025! From May 14-15 in Brussels (Belgium), join Béatrice Lys, Technical (...)
European Medicines Agency Q&A guidance on the implementation of the MDR and IVDR update
The EMA has updated its Q&A guidance on the implementation of EU regulations for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical (...)
5th revision of the MDCG 2019-6: Q&A on the requirements relating to NBs
The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has published an update to its Q&A related to notified bodies’ requirements under MDR (...)
Latest European Medical Device Nomenclature update
The annual revision of the EMDN ensures that MD nomenclature incorporates the latest innovations, ensuring accurate classification. These updates ensure (...)