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Annex XIV

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MDCG 2023-6Guidance on demonstration of equivalence for Annex XVI products - A guide for manufacturers and notified bodiesDecember 2023
MDCG 2021-24 rev.1Guidance on classification of medical devicesApril 2026
MDCG 2019-15 rev.1Guidance notes for manufacturers of class I medical devicesDecember 2019
MDCG 2024-10Clinical evaluation of orphan medical devicesJune 2024
MDCG 2024-5 MDCG 2024-5 Appendix AGuidance on the Investigator’s Brochure contentAppendix A of the MDCG 2024-5April2024April2024
MDCG 2024-3 MDCG 2024-3 Appendix AGuidance on content of the Clinical Investigation Plan for clinical investigations of medical devicesClinical Investigation Plan Synopsis TemplateMarch 2024March 2024
MDCG 2023-7Guidance on exemptions from the requirement to perform clinical investigations pursuant to Article 61(4)-(6) MDR and on sufficient levels of access’ to data needed to justify claims of equivalenceDecember 2023
MDCG 2020-13 - Word versionClinical evaluation assessment report templateJuly 2020
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MDCG 2020-8Guidance on PMCF evaluation report templateApril 2020
MDCG 2020-7Guidance on PMCF plan templateApril 2020
MDCG 2020-6Guidance on sufficient clinical evidence for legacy devicesBackground note on the relationship between MDCG 2020-6 and MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev.4 on clinical evaluationApril 2020
MDCG 2020-5Guidance on clinical evaluation – EquivalenceApril 2020
MDCG 2019-9 - rev.1Summary of safety and clinical performanceMarch 2022
MDCG 2023-1Guidance on the health institution exemption under Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746January 2023
MDCG 2025-9Guidance on Breakthrough Devices (BtX) under Regulations 2017/745 & 2017/746Note: Pilot to roll-out the guidance is expected to be launched in Q2 2026December 2025
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
MDCG 2020-1Guidance on clinical evaluation (MDR) / Performance evaluation (IVDR) of medical device softwareMarch 2020
MDCG 2019-16 rev.1Guidance on cybersecurity for medical devicesJuly 2020
MDCG 2024-6Preliminary re-assessment review (PRAR) form template (MDR)May 2024
MDCG 2024-7 rev.1 MDCG 2021-15/MDCG 2024-7 AnnexPreliminary assessment review (PAR) form template (MDR) Annex to Application Form & PAR Template MDR (List of documents)January 2025
MDCG 2021-15 rev.1 MDCG 2021-15/MDCG 2024-7 AnnexApplication form to be submitted by a conformity assessment body when applying for designation as notified body under the medical devices regulation (MDR)Annex to Application Form & PAR Template MDR (List of documents)January 2025
MDCG 2020-14Guidance for notified bodies on the use of MDSAP audit reports in the context of surveillance audits carried out under the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR)/In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices Regulation (IVDR)August 2020
MDCG 2019-7 - rev.1Guidance on article 15 of the medical device regulation (MDR) and in vitro diagnostic device regulation (IVDR) on a ‘person responsible for regulatory compliance’ (PRRC)December 2023
MDCG 2025–10Guidance on post-market surveillance of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devicesDecember 2025
MDCG 2022-21Guidance on Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745December 2022
Q&A rev.2Q&A on practical aspects related to the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/607 - Extension of the MDR transitional period and removal of the “sell off” periodsJuly 2024
MDCG 2021-25 rev.1Application of 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/EECOctober 2024
SCHEER guidelinesUpdate on the guidelines on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence of phthalates in certain medical devicescovering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting (ED) propertiesJune 2024

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