I have had benefit from reading several threads, downloading attachments in the elsmar forums. The essential requirements of the medical device directive 9342 eec referred to as the mdd set out the detailed requirements for labelling of medical devices in annex 1 paragraphs 8. Medical devices directive 93 42 eec try it for free on. Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the council directive 93 42 eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices. Application to devices referred to article 14a 41 annex v ec declaration of conformity production quality assurance 42 1. Anton van kimmenade merge efilm spegelt 34 5674 cd nuenen netherlands. The user or integrator of merge healthcare products should keep the following issues in mind. Directive 9342eec covers the placing on the market and putting into service of medical devices within the framework of ce marking. This regulation lays down rules concerning the placing on the market, making available on the market or putting into service of medical devices for human use and accessories for such devices in.
P160071272979 stuttgart 20161005 head of certification body. Borderline products between medical devices and home. Further to this, the medical device directive 9342 eec is also applicable for accessories of medical devices. If the appliance is at the same time a medical device within the meaning of directive 93 42 eec 27 and if it satisfies the essential requirements laid down therein for that device, the device shall be deemed to be in conformity with the requirements of this directive.
Annex xvi as medical devices pursuant to directive 9342eec shall. The european union defines medical device broadly, including any instrument, apparatus, appliance or even related software intended for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease. The medical practitioner or other authorized person must have access to the technical and clinical data regarding the device. The mdr, replaces the medical devices directive 93 42 eec. Active implantable medical devices directive 90385 eec try it for free on. Medical devices directive 9342ec evaluation and testing. It documents conformance aspects required to interoperate with other dicom v3. Medical device directive mdd 93 42 eec as modified by 200747ec. These accessories are such objects which are themsleves no device, but according to the manufacturer, have a fixed purpose in connection with the device. The written report, signed by the medical practitioner or other authorized person responsible, must contain a critical evaluation of. Correspondence between the essential principles for nonivd medical devices and this document.
Pdf the new medical device regulations of european union replace the e. Fda consultants ce mark for medical devices authorised. The regulation has significant economic impact on manufacturers, due to the cost of. Annex zb informative relationship between this european standard and the essential requirements of directive 93 42 eec oj l 169 aimed to be covered. Our authorized representative in the european community is. Understanding the medical devices directive 93 42 eec directive 93 42 eec of the european union eu also known as the medical devices directive mdd details the essential requirements manufacturers and importers must meet to apply the ce mark and legally market or sell their devices in the eu. Valid from 20161005 valid until 20190526 registration no. In common with other new approach directives, the three medical device directives in place include provisions for mandatory ce marking of all products covered by them. The new medical device regulations pdf what does it mean for manufacturers.
Consumer goods and retail 93 42 eec medical devices directive, ce marking for europe manufacturers of class i sterilemeasuring, iia, iib and iii devices must obtain certification against the ce marking directive, 93 42 eec, from a notified body. Medical devices directive mdd 9342eec explained in the medical device directive m. Medical device directive mdd 9342eec as amended by 2007 42 ec pavan kumar malwade 01 april 2016 1 2. Therefore i am attaching the pdfs to this posting for anyone who is. On april 5, 2017, the eu adopted the new medical device regulation, replacing the two existing directives, the medical devices directive and the active implantable medical devices directive. The ec declaration of conformity is the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his authorised representative who fulfils the obligations imposed by section 2 and, in the case of products placed on the market in a sterile condition and devices with a. Pdf medical devices cannot be placed on the european market without conforming to the strict safety. Council directive 9342eec archives medtech intelligence. Invitro diagnostic devices directive 9879ec directive 9879ec on in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Active therapeutical device any active medical device, whether used alone or in combination with other medical devices, to support, modify, replace. F2 labs can perform the emc and safety testing that is required by the medical device directive for medical electrical products. Why the revision of the medical devices directive 93 42 eec mdd was necessary and what the regulators have looked at changing. The efilm software complies with the mdd council directive 93 42 eec of 14 june 1993. At that time, the manufacturers had the choice to apply either national regulation or the medical device directive.
This document is meant purely as a documentation tool and. Pdf how are medical devices regulated in the european union. Directive 93 42 eec on medical devices directive 9879ec on in vitro diagnostic medical devices ivds same rules applied for the whole eu transposed into national legislation free circulation of medical devices within the eu also applied in iceland, liechtenstein, norway, switzerland. Medical devices directive 93 42 eec pdf download 10yi83. However, a fundamental revision of those directives is needed to establish a robust. The medical device directive was published in 1993 by the european commission. Eu medical device directive 9342eec labelling requirements. Medical device manufacturers were able to apply the medical device directive on january 1, 1995. Medical devices intended to transmit energy, substances or other elements between an active medical device and the patient, without any significant change, are not considered to be active medical devices. Note the present guidelines are part of a set of guidelines relating to questions of application of ecdirectives on medical devices. Intertek have seen false certificates on letterheads, or the use of interteks logo andor name and notified body number 04, as the basis for ce marking against the medical device directive or personal. European union 2 the eu is a unique economic and political partnership between 28 european countries that together cover much of the continent. This information sheet is intended to help hospitals and other healthcare facilities that acquire or create their.
Ce marking in medical devices, 9342at, 200747ec szutest. Eu council directive 200747ec of 5th september 2007. Conformity with medical device directive 93 42 eec is mandatory all devices that fit the definition of a and its accessories this directive is of the regulation remains pending. This document is available in either paper or pdf format. The md directive is a new approach directive and consequently in order for a manufacturer to legally place a medical device. The surveillance will be held as specified in annex v, section 4. New european regulation for medical devices to replace 93. Pdf the european medical device regulation 2017745eu.
Where to find the initial public consultation text, eucomed reaction and proposed mdd revision. Directive 9342eec relating to medical devices, and their amending and. Intertek have seen false certificates on letterheads, or the use of interteks logo andor name and notified body number 04, as the basis for ce marking against the medical device directive or personal protective equipment directive. When considering the medical device, the criteria for risk acceptability is. I have created a new pdf version from the eu mdd 93 42 eec for use on mobile devices. Conformity with medical device directive 9342 eec is mandatory all devices that fit the definition of a and its accessories this directive is of the regulation remains pending. Council directive 90385 eec on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to active implantable medical devices, council directive 93 42 eec concerning medical devices and directive 988ec. There are three medical device directives in place, the directive of active implantable medical devices 90385 eec, the medical devices directive 93 42 eec, and the directive of in vitro diagnostic medical devices 9879ec. The european medical device regulation 2017745 mdr will be operational starting in may 26, 2020.
The revision of the medical devices directive 9342eec. Understanding the medical devices directive 9342 eec directive 9342eec of the european union eu also known as the medical devices directive mdd details the essential requirements manufacturers and importers must meet to apply the ce mark and legally market or sell their devices in the eu. The changes concern, among others, the essential requirements which medical devices must satisfy in order to be. Council directive 9342eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices this document comes with our free notification service, good for the life of the document. Download declaration in word or pdf format, with your logo. Medical device directive 9342 eec since the 14th june of 1998 each medical device must carry a ce mark. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Council directive 9342eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices the council of the european communities, having regard to the treaty establishing the european economic community, and in particular article 100a thereof, having regard to the proposal from the commission 1, in cooperation with the european parliament 2. The written report, signed by the medical practitioner or other authorized person responsible, must contain a critical evaluation of all the data collected during the clinical investigation. Reporting changes to your notified body vicky medley head of qms, medical devices. Merge healthcare products with equipment from other vendors. Us current medical device directive 9342eec and the e.
Council directive 93 42 eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices oj l 169 of 12 july 1993. Typical users of efilm workstation with modules are trained medical professionals, including but not limited to radiologists, technologists and clinicians. Classification criteria definitions for the classification. Oct 03, 2011 the takeaway from this weeks edition on mdd annex x clinical evaluation is simple. Mdd annex vii ec declaration of conformity medical devices directive explained how medical devices are regulated in europe 1. M5 stand alone software is considered to be an active medical device. If you define your product as a medical device, before you can market it in the eu, your product must meet the essential requirements in annex i of the medical devices directive mdd 93 42 eec. If the appliance is at the same time a medical device within the meaning of directive 9342eec 27 and if it satisfies the essential requirements laid down therein for that device, the device shall be deemed to be in conformity with the requirements of this directive. Manufacturers must comply with the medical device directive, mdd 9342eec, in order to sell their medical products into europe. Regardless of the class a device belongs to, the manufacturer is obliged to prepare a technical file for the respective device or device family. Council directive 93 42 eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices the council of the european communities, having regard to the treaty establishing the european economic community, and in particular article 100a thereof, having regard to the proposal from the commission 1, in cooperation with the european parliament 2. Council directive 9342eec of 14 june 1993 concerning. In the interest of simplification, both directives, which have been amended several times, should be replaced by a single legislative.
New european regulation for medical devices to replace 9342. European medical device directive essential requirements checklist. Europa european commission growth regulatory policy. European medical device directive essential requirements. Intertek semko ab, nb 04, have been made aware of a number of manufacturers selling medical surgical face masks falsely claiming to be certified by intertek. Directive 93 42 eec of the european union eu also known as the medical devices directive mdd details the essential requirements manufacturers and importers must meet to apply the ce mark and legally market or sell their devices in the eu. Medical device directive mdd 9342eec as amended by 200742ec pavan kumar malwade 01 april 2016 1 2. Successful interoperability of the workstation with other devices may require functions that are not specified within the scope of dicom. Mdd annex vii how to validate a medical device, quality. Mdi consultants is an fda consulting company for the medical device, pharmaceutical and food industries on fda quality assurance, regulatory compliance and clinical issues for us and eu compliance. Jan 12, 2012 directive 93 42eec for medical devices. The regulations will enter into force on may 25th 2017, marking the start of the transition period for manufacturers selling medical devices into europe. Medical devices directive 93 42 eec mdd and subsequent amendments.
The medical device directive council directive 93 42 eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices, oj no l 1691 of 19930712 is intended to harmonise the laws relating to medical devices within the european union. These sections are reproduced below for your information or. This document is meant purely as a documentation tool and the institutions do not assume any liability for its contents. The medical devices directive aims to ensure the free movement of goods within the community, while providing patients, users and third parties with a high level of protection and attaining the levels of performance attributed to the medical devices. The regulation of medical devices in the european union. What the proposed mdd revision means to medical device manufacturers with each significant change covered pointbypoint. B council directive of 20 june 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to active implantable medical devices 90385 eec oj l 189, 20. According to the guidelines stated in directive 9342eec of the european community, efilm is a class i medical device. In pla inenglish, if you place your company name on the device or label, you are the manufacturer.
The council of the european communities, having regard to the treaty establishing the european economic community, and in particular article 100a thereof, having regard to the proposal from the commission 1, in cooperation with the european parliament 2. Because of the many types of devices covered by the mdd, the specific requirements depend on the classification and intended use of the device. In general, they are computer based tools which combine medical knowledge databases and. Summary list of harmonised standards under directive 93 42 eec for medical devices 17. Council directive 9342eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices. Classification criteria definitions for the classification rules. Provisions of directive 200747ec directive 200747ec amends directive 90385 eec on active implantable medical devices and directive 93 42 eec on medical devices. Technical documentation and medical device regulation bsi. The new european medical devices regulation was published in the official journal of the european union on 5th may 2017. May 27, 2011 when medical device companies do business in europe, they are required to conform to the eus medical device directive, 9342eec one important way to comply is to use the applicable standards from the harmonised list for medical devices. Freezer certified as a medical device according to directive 93 42 eec. Life sciences 93 42 eec medical devices directive, ce marking for europe manufacturers of class i sterilemeasuring, iia, iib and iii devices must obtain certification against the ce marking directive, 93 42 eec, from a notified body before using the ce mark and placing products on the market.
Council directive 93 42 eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices. Notified bodies medical devices nbmed on council directives 90385 eec, 93 42 eec and 9879ec recommendation nbmed2. B council directive 9342eec of 14 june 1993 concerning. Annex 9 directive 9342eec amended, concerning medical devices. Medical device directive 9342eec annex vii, risk class i compilation of the ce mark technical file systematic consulting delivery starts with an experienced regulatory affairs consultant explaining the detailed compliance project plan based on the annex vii of the medical device directive to be implemented with their guidance by phone and emails. Combination of cemarked and noncemarked medical devices and non medical devices chapter. Normally intended for continuous use for more than 30 days. These are, for example, additional equipment or singleuse devices. Medical devices are subject to strict legal requirements to ensure safe and effective products worldwide. Transition to presafe notice letter pdf transition of notified body from dnv gl business assurance nb0434 to dnv gl nemko presafe nb2460. The new medical device regulation will enter into force after a threeyear transition period ending on may 25, 2020. Consolidated medical device directive 93 42 eec interactive web page. On the issue of whether the existing directives ought to be merged into a.
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