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FeaturedMDRJan 15, 2026

What Documents Are Required for MDR Compliance? The Complete 2026 Guide

Technical file, CER, GSPR, PMCF, PRRC — a complete document checklist structured by device class and Annex.

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MDR15 Sept 2026

The MDR Transition Period and Deadlines: The 2027–2028 Extensions (Regulation 2023/607)

The EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) became applicable on 26 May 2021. For devices certified under the MDD/AIMDD, Regulation (EU) 2023/607 extended the transition periods and removed the "sell-off" date. Where the conditions are met, existing certificates are recognised until 31 December 2027 for C

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MDR11 Sept 2026

Is Your Software a Medical Device? MDR Rule 11 and MDCG Guidance

Software is Medical Device Software (MDSW) under the EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) if its manufacturer intends it for one or more medical purposes (diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis, treatment or alleviation of disease) and it does this by processing data — not merely stor

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MDR8 Sept 2026

MDR vs MDD: The Differences for Manufacturers

The MDD (93/42/EEC) was a directive — a framework each member state transposed into national law, so it was open to interpretation differences between countries. The MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) is a directly binding regulation applied the same way across the EU. The MDR widened the scope, raised

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MDR4 Sept 2026

Medical Device Classification: Classes I, IIa, IIb and III (MDR Annex VIII, 22 Rules)

Under the EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745), every medical device falls into one of four classes based on its intended purpose and risk: Class I (low risk), Class IIa (low–medium), Class IIb (medium–high) and Class III (high risk). The class is determined by applying the 22 classification rules in A

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MDR1 Sept 2026

What Is the EU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)? A Complete Guide for Manufacturers

The EU MDR — formally Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices — is the legal framework that governs how medical devices are placed on the market, made available, and monitored in the European Union. It was published on 5 May 2017, became applicable on 26 May 2021, and replaced the earlier Medica

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CE Marking19 Haz 2026

CE Belgesi Maliyeti 2026: Sınıf I'den III'e Eksiksiz Bütçe Tablosu

Sınıfa göre €8.000–€600.000+ bütçe aralıkları, Onaylanmış Kuruluş ücretleri, ISO 13485 ve Türkiye ÜTS ek maliyetleri.

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MDRMar 12, 2026

EU MDR 2017/745: Key Changes Every Manufacturer Must Know

A practical breakdown of MDR's biggest shifts vs. MDD and what they mean for your device portfolio.

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CE MarkingFeb 28, 2026

How to Prepare a CE Technical File Under MDR

Step-by-step structure for Annex II & III dossiers that survive notified body review.

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ISO 13485Feb 14, 2026

ISO 14971:2019 — What Changed in Risk Management

The 2019 revision quietly tightened expectations. Here's what your risk file must now include.

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Clinical EvaluationJan 30, 2026

Clinical Evaluation Report: Step-by-Step Guide

From CEP to literature appraisal to CER — a defensible methodology under MDCG 2020-13.

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MDRJan 18, 2026

EUDAMED: Registration Requirements for Non-EU Manufacturers

Actor IDs, UDI submission and the practical mechanics of the EU database.

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ISO 13485Jan 05, 2026

Biocompatibility Testing: When Can You Use Existing Data?

How a chemistry-led approach under ISO 10993-1 can cut your test program in half.

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