Independent clinical evaluation of medical devices according to MDR (EU) 2017/745
Every manufacturer of a medical device has to demonstrate compliance with the General Safety and Performance requirements according to (EU) 2017/745 (MDR, Medical Device Regulation) both during the approval process as well as in the post-market phase. A clinical evaluation has to be created and maintained for each device that is CE marked as a medical device.
The clinical evaluation includes the analysis and evaluation of data of a medical device with the aim of demonstrating performance and safety in clinical use. Furthermore, the clinical evaluation examines:
- Whether a clinical benefit exists and whether the manufacturer makes justifiable claims about the device in marketing materials.
- Whether all existing risks have been adequately addressed by the manufacturer and whether existing residual risks are acceptable.
- Which activities have to be planned and carried out within the framework of PMCF (Post-Market Clinical Follow-up) in order to address, for example, unexpected side effects or questions regarding safety and performance that have not been completely clarified.
The preparation of a clinical evaluation report according to (EU) 2017/745 and MEDDEV 2.7/1 Revision 4 places increased demands on resources and competence. The MEDDEV 2./71 Revision 4 and the MDR require
- A sound plan for clinical evaluation
- Increased quality of clinical data that can be used for conformity assessment
- A very high similarity and sufficient access to the technical documentation to rely on data from equivalent devices
- Comprehensive and cross-linked argumentation
- Competent authors and reviewers
Learn more about each requirement here.
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