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Legacy devices and transitional provisions

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Legacy devices and transitional provisions guidance (15)

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Q&AQ&A on transitional provisions for products without an intended medical purpose covered by annex XVI of the MDRSeptember 2023
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
Gradual roll out of EUDAMEDQ&A on practical aspects related to the implementation of the gradual roll-out of Eudamed pursuant to the MDR and IVDR, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 as regards a gradual roll-out of Eudamed, the obligation to inform in case of interruption or discontinuation of supply, and transitional provisions for certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices1November 2024
MDCG 2022-15Guidance on appropriate surveillance regarding the transitional provisions under Article 110 of the IVDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to the IVDDSeptember 2022
MDCG 2022-8Regulation (EU) 2017/746 - application of IVDR requirements to ‘legacy devices’ and to devices placed on the market prior to 26 May 2022 in accordance with Directive 98/79/ECMay 2022
MDCG 2022-6Guidance on significant changes regarding the transitional provision under Article 110(3) of the IVDRMay 2022
MDCG 2021-4 rev.1Application of transitional provisions for certification of class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices according to Regulation (EU) 2017/746September 2024
MDCG 2020-3 rev.1Guidance on significant changes regarding the transitional provision under Article 120 of the MDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to MDD or AIMDDNote to the reader: Due to technical issues, please disregard the document displayed from 7 September 2023 until 8 September 2023.September 2023
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MDCG 2022-4 rev.2Guidance on appropriate surveillance regarding the transitional provisions under Article 120 of the MDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to the MDD or the AIMDDMay 2024
MDCG 2020-12Guidance on transitional provisions for consultations of authorities on devices incorporating a substance which may be considered a medicinal product and which has action ancillary to that of the device, as well as on devices manufactured using TSE susceptible animal tissuesJune 2020
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 2022-18 ADD.1MDCG Position Paper on the application of Article 97 MDR to legacy devices for which the MDD or AIMDD certificate expires before the issuance of a MDR certificate - Addendum 1June 2023
MDCG 2022-18MDCG Position Paper on the application of Article 97 MDR to legacy devices for which the MDD or AIMDD certificate expires before the issuance of a MDR certificateDecember 2022
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
CAMD FAQCAMD MDR/IVDR Transition Subgroup: FAQ – MDR Transitional provisionsJanuary 2018