The Commission, after consulting the MDCG, shall set up and manage a UDI database in accordance with the conditions and detailed arrangements provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
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MDCG 2022-12Guidance on harmonised administrative practices and alternative technical solutions until Eudamed is fully functional (for Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices)July 2022⌄
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MDCG 2021-27 - rev.1Questions and Answers on Articles 13 & 14 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746December 2023⌄
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MDCG 2021-26Q&A on repackaging & relabelling activities under Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746October 2021⌄
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Q&A rev.2Q&A Obligation to inform in case of interruption or discontinuation of supplyApril 2026⌄
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MDCG 2025-6FAQ on Interplay between the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) & In vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA)June 2025⌄
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MDCG 2021-19Guidance note integration of the UDI within an organisation’s quality management systemJuly 2021⌄
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MDCG 2018-7Provisional considerations regarding language issues associated with the UDI databaseOctober 2018⌄
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