After significant delay and protocol pivots, the European Database on Medical Devices is poised to officially initiate complete compliance measures officially. How can manufacturers sift through the confusion?
EUDAMED compliance will soon be mandatory for all medical device makers seeking EU market access, not just EU companies.
Delaying EUDAMED registration risks market disruption while early adopters gain competitive advantages.
The system transitions from voluntary to mandatory in early 2026, requiring immediate preparation.
Test and Measurement: Regulatory Updates and Strategic Implications
Medical device companies are operating in a climate of rapid transformation. The traditional regulatory and testing frameworks that have guided development for decades are evolving, prompted by technological innovation, increased globalization, and lessons learned during recent public health challenges.
The Critical Role of Supply Chain Visibility for Post-Market Surveillance
In recent years, medical device regulators have implemented stricter requirements for post market surveillance (PMS), as seen in frameworks like the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR), and the UK’s Statutory Instrument (SI) coming into effect on June 16, 2025.
How Early FDA Engagement Can Accelerate Medical Device Approval & Reduce Market Delays
By interacting with FDA as early as medical device conception, and taking advantage of one or more FDA programs, manufacturers can shorten their time to market and significantly reduce expenditures.
From the Editor – FDA’s Final Rule on LDTs Raises Concerns for Personalized Medicine
Arecent report from data and analytics firm GlobalData finds that FDA’s final rule on laboratory developed tests’ (LDT) hampers innovation and puts the future of these devices in limbo. With the FDA’s final rule on LDTs on the horizon, clinical laboratories, manufacturers, and patients have raised concerns about its potential impact on the U.S.
What the EU Parliament’s Resolution Means for MDR and IVDR
The resolution represents a non-binding legal intention to consider further changes.
