Inhaltsverzeichnis

Formblatt: Normen und Gesetze

Liste und Dokumentation der Prüfung auf Aktualität der relevanten Normen, Gesetzte, Richtlinien, Verordnungen, Leitlinien etc.

1. Normen / Standards

Nr. DIN EN ISO Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
1041 DIN EN Bereitstellung von Informationen durch den Hersteller von Medizinprodukten; Deutsche Fassung EN 1041:2008+A1:2013
Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices
2013-12 -
13485 DIN EN ISO Medizinprodukte - Qualitätsmanagementsysteme - Anforderungen für regulatorische Zwecke (ISO 13485:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 13485:2016 + AC:2018 + A11:2021 2021-12
13485 DIN EN ISO
C1 / B1
Medizinprodukte, Qualitätsmanagementsysteme, Anforderungen für regulatorische Zwecke, Berichtigung 1 (ISO 13485:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 13485:2016, Berichtigung zu DIN EN ISO 13485:2016-08; Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 13485:2016/AC:2016
Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements for regulatory purposes, Corrigendum 1 (ISO 13485:2016); German version EN ISO 13485:2016, Corrigendum to DIN EN ISO 13485:2016-08; German version EN ISO 13485:2016/AC:2016
2017-07 -
13485 DIN EN ISO Medizinprodukte, Qualitätsmanagementsysteme, Anforderungen für regulatorische Zwecke (ISO 13485:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 13485:2016
Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements for regulatory purposes (ISO 13485:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 13485:2016
2016-08 -
14971 DIN EN ISO Medizinprodukte - Anwendung des Risikomanagements auf Medizinprodukte (ISO 14971:2019); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 14971:2019 + A11:2021 2022-04
14971 DIN EN ISO Medizinprodukte - Anwendung des Risikomanagements auf Medizinprodukte (ISO 14971:2019); 2020-07 -
19011 DIN EN ISO Leitfaden zur Auditierung von Managementsystemen (ISO 19011:2018) 2018-10
19011 DIN EN ISO Leitfaden zur Auditierung von Managementsystemen (ISO/DIS 19011:2025); Deutsche und Englische Fassung prEN ISO 19011:2025 2025-04 E
20417 DIN EN ISO Medizinprodukte - Anforderungen an vom Hersteller bereitzustellende Informationen (ISO 20417:2021, korrigierte Fassung 2021-12); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 20417:2021 2022-03
20417 DIN EN ISO Medizinprodukte - Anforderungen an vom Hersteller bereitzustellende Informationen (ISO/DIS 20417:2024); Deutsche und Englische Fassung prEN ISO 20417:2024 2024-12 E
24971 ISO/TR Medizinprodukte - Leitfaden für die Anwendung von ISO 14971 2020-06
27001 DIN EN ISO/IEC Informationssicherheit, Cybersicherheit und Datenschutz - Informationssicherheitsmanagementsysteme - Anforderungen (ISO/IEC 27001:2022); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO/IEC 27001:2023
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection - Information security management systems - Requirements (ISO/IEC 27001:2022); German version EN ISO/IEC 27001:2023
2024-01 K
27001 DIN EN ISO/IEC Informationstechnik - Sicherheitsverfahren - Informationssicherheitsmanagementsysteme - Anforderungen (ISO/IEC 27001:2013 einschließlich Cor 1:2014 und Cor 2:2015); 2017-06 -
62304 DIN EN
VDE 0750-101
Medizingeräte-Software - Software-Lebenszyklus-Prozesse (IEC 62304:2006 + A1:2015); Deutsche Fassung EN 62304:2006 + Cor.:2008 + A1:2015
Medical device software - Software life-cycle processes (IEC 62304:2006 + A1:2015)
2016-10
62304 E-DIN prEN
VDE 0750-101-Entwurf
Medizingeräte-Software - Software-Lebenszyklus-Prozesse (IEC 62A/1235/CDV:2018); Deutsche und Englische Fassung prEN 62304:2018
Health software - Software life cycle processes (IEC 62A/1235/CDV:2018)
2018-06 -
62366-1
0750-241-1
DIN EN
VDE
Medizinprodukte - Teil 1: Anwendung der Gebrauchstauglichkeit auf Medizinprodukte (IEC 62366-1:2015 + COR1:2016 + A1:2020); Deutsche Fassung EN 62366-1:2015 + AC:2015 + A1:2020
Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices (IEC 62366-1:2015 + COR1:2016 + A1:2020); German version EN 62366-1:2015 + AC:2015 + A1:2020
2021-08
62366-1
0750-241-1
DIN EN
VDE
Medizinprodukte - Teil 1: Anwendung der Gebrauchstauglichkeit auf Medizinprodukte (IEC 62366-1:2015 + COR1:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN 62366-1:2015 + AC:2015
Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices (IEC 62366-1:2015 + COR1:2016); German version EN 62366-1:2015 + AC:2015
2017-07 -
IEC 81001-5-1 IEC Anwendung des Risikomanagements für IT-Netzwerke, die Medizinprodukte beinhalten - Sicherheit, Effektivität und Daten- und Systemsicherheit bei Implementierung und Gebrauch von eingebundenen Medizinprodukten oder eingebundener Gesundheitssoftware - Teil 5-1: Aktivitäten im Produktlebenszyklus 2021-12
DIN EN 82304-1 DIN EN
VDE
Gesundheitssoftware - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen für die Produktsicherheit (IEC 82304-1:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN 82304-1:2017 2018-04
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen:

2. Gesetze, Verordnungen, Richtlinien etc. / laws, directives, regulations etc.

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel veröffentlicht JJJJ-MM Status
2017/475
MDR
VERORDNUNG (EU) 2017/745 DES EUROPÄISCHEN PARLAMENTS UND DES RATES vom 5. April 2017 über Medizinprodukte, wirksam ab 2020-05-26
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC
2017-04-05 2017-04-05
2017/475
MDR
Berichtigung
Berichtigung der Verordnung (EU) 2017/745 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 5. April 2017 über Medizinprodukte, zur Änderung der Richtlinie 2001/83/EG, der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 178/2002 und der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1223/2009 und zur Aufhebung der Richtlinien 90/385/EWG und 93/42/EWG des Rates 2017-04-05 2019-05-03
MPEUAnpG Gesetz zur Anpassung des Medizinprodukterechts an die Verordnung (EU) 2017/745 und die Verordnung (EU) 2017/746 (Medizinprodukte-EU-Anpassungsgesetz – MPEUAnpG) 2020-04-28 2020-04-28
MPDG Gesetz zur Durchführung unionsrechtlicher Vorschriften betreffend Medizinprodukte (Medizinprodukterecht-Durchführungsgesetz – MPDG) 2020-04-28 2020-04-28
MPEUAnpV Verordnung zur Anpassung des Medizinprodukterechts an die Verordnung (EU) 2017/745 und die Verordnung (EU) 2017/746 (Medizinprodukte-EU-Anpassungsverordnung – MPEUAnpV) 2021-04-21 2021-04-21
MPBetreibV Verordnung über das Errichten, Betreiben und Anwenden von Medizinprodukten (Medizinprodukte-Betreiberverordnung - MPBetreibV) 1998-06-29 2018-11-29
MEDDEV
2.7/1
CLINICAL EVALUATION: A GUIDE FOR MANUFACTURERS AND NOTIFIED BODIES UNDER DIRECTIVES 93/42/EEC and 90/385/EEC, rev. 4 - 2016-06
DGUV V1 Grundsätze der Prävention - 2013
DGUV V3 Elektrische Anlagen und Betriebsmittel 1979-04-01 1997-01-01
DIMDIV Verordnung über das datenbankgestützte Informationssystem über Medizinprodukte des Deutschen Instituts für Medizinische Dokumentation und Information
Ordinance on databased supported information system on medical devices of the German Institute for Medicinal Documentation and Information
2002-12 2018-11-29 -
93/42/EWG
MDD
93/42/EEC
Richtlinie 93/42/EWG des Rates vom 14. Juni 1993 über Medizinprodukte, zuletzt geändert durch Artikel 2 der Richtlinie 2007/47/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 5. September 2007
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices, Amended by: Directive 2007/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007
1993-06 2007-09-05 -
MPG Gesetz über Medizinprodukte (Medizinproduktegesetz - MPG)
Act on medical devices
1994-08 2017-07-18 -
MPSV Verordnung über die Erfassung, Bewertung und Abwehr von Risiken bei Medizinprodukten
Ordinance on Detection, Evaluation and Prevention of Risks connected with Medical Devices (Medical Devices Safety Plan Ordinance), (Ordinance on the Medical Devices Vigilance System)
2002-06 2018-11-29 -
MPV Verordnung über Medizinprodukte
Ordinance on medical devices
2001-12 2016-09-27 -
MEDDEV
2.12/1
GUIDELINES ON A MEDICAL DEVICES VIGILANCE SYSTEM, Rev. 8 - 2013-01 -
Ad MEDDEV
2.12/1
Additional Guidance Regarding the Vigilance System as outlined in MEDDEV 2.12-1 rev. 8 2019-05-07 2019-05-07 -
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen:

3. Leitlinien / guidelines

3.1 Annex XVI products

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2023-6 Guidance on demonstration of equivalence for Annex XVI products - A guide for manufacturers and notified bodies 2023-12
MDCG 2023-5 Guidance on qualification and classification of Annex XVI products - A guide for manufacturers and notified bodies 2023-12
Q&A Q&A on transitional provisions for products without an intended medical purpose covered by annex XVI of the MDR 2023-09
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.2 Borderline and Classification

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
Manual on Borderline Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v4 2025-09
Manual on Borderline Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v3 2023-09 -
Manual on Borderline Manual on borderline and classification under Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and 2017/746 v2 2022-12 -
MDCG 2024-13 Regulatory status of ethylene oxide (EtO) intended for the sterilisation of medical devices 2024-10
MDCG 2022-5 rev.1 Guidance on borderline between medical devices and medicinal products under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices 2024-10
MDCG 2022-5 Guidance on borderline between medical devices and medicinal products under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices 2022-04 -
MDCG 2021-24 Guidance on classification of medical devices 2021-10
Helsinki Procedure Helsinki Procedure for borderline and classification under MDR & IVDR 2021-09
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.3 Class I Devices

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2020-2 rev.1 Class I transitional provisions under Article 120 (3 and 4) – (MDR) 2020-03
MDCG 2019-15 rev.1 Guidance notes for manufacturers of class I medical devices 2019-12
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.4 Klinische Untersuchung und Bewertung / Clinical investigation and evaluation

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2025-5 Questions & Answers regarding performance studies of in vitro diagnostic medical devices under regulation (EU) 2017/746 2025-06
MDCG 2024-15 Guidance on the publication of the clinical investigation reports and their summaries in the absence of EUDAMED 2024-11
MDCG 2024-10 Clinical evaluation of orphan medical devices 2024-06
MDCG 2024-5 Guidance on the Investigator’s Brochure content 2024-04
MDCG 2024-5 Appendix A Appendix A of the MDCG 2024-5 2024-04
MDCG 2024-3 Guidance on content of the Clinical Investigation Plan for clinical investigations of medical devices 2024-03
MDCG 2024-3 Appendix A Clinical Investigation Plan Synopsis Template 2024-03
MDCG 2023-7 Guidance on exemptions from the requirements to perform clinical investigations pursuant to Article 61(4)-(6) MDR and on ‘sufficient levels of access’ to data needed to justify claims of equivalence 2023-12
2023/C 163/06 Commission Guidance on the content and structure of the summary of the clinical investigation report 2023-05
MDCG 2021-28 Substantial modification of clinical investigation under Medical Device Regulation 2021-12
MDCG 2021-20 Instructions for generating CIV-ID for MDR Clinical Investigations 2021-07
MDCG 2021-8 Clinical investigation application/notification documents 2021-05
MDCG 2021-6 Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – Questions & Answers regarding clinical investigation 2021-04 -
MDCG 2021-6 - Rev.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/745 – Questions & Answers regarding clinical investigation 2023-12
MDCG 2020-13 Clinical evaluation assessment report template 2020-07
MDCG 2020-10/1 Guidance on safety reporting in clinical investigations Appendix: Clinical investigation summary safety report form 2020-05 -
MDCG 2020-10/1 Rev.1 Guidance on safety reporting in clinical investigations Appendix: Clinical investigation summary safety report form 2022-10
MDCG 2020-10/2 Guidance on safety reporting in clinical investigations Appendix: Clinical investigation summary safety report form 2020-05 -
MDCG 2020-10/2 Rev.1 Guidance on safety reporting in clinical investigations Appendix: Clinical investigation summary safety report form 2022-10
MDCG 2020-8 Guidance on PMCF evaluation report template 2020-04
MDCG 2020-7 Guidance on PMCF plan template 2020-04
MDCG 2020-6 Guidance on sufficient clinical evidence for legacy devices 2020-04
MDCG 2020-5 Guidance on clinical evaluation – Equivalence 2020-04
MDCG 2019-9 Summary of safety and clinical performance 2019-08 -
MDCG 2019-9 - Rev.1 Summary of safety and clinical performance 2022-03
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.5 COVID-19

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2022-1 Notice to 3rd country manufacturers of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic medical devices 2022-01
MDCG 2021-21 Rev.1 Guidance on performance evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic medical devices 2022-02
MDCG 2021-7 Notice to manufacturers and authorised representatives on the impact of genetic variants on SARS-COV-2 in vitro diagnostic medical devices 2021-05
MDCG 2021-2 Guidance on state of the art of COVID-19 rapid antibody tests 2021-03
- COVID-19 TESTS: Q&A on in vitro diagnostic medical device conformity assessment and performance in the context of COVID-19 2021-02
- Conformity assessment procedures for protective equipment 2020-07
- How to verify that medical devices and personal protective equipment can be lawfully placed on the EU market and thus purchased and used – also in the COVID-19 context 2020-05
- Guidance on regulatory requirements for medical face masks 2020-06
- Guidance on medical devices, active implantable medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices in the COVID-19 context 2020-04
- Conformity assessment procedures for 3D printing and 3D printed products to be used in a medical context for COVID-19 2020-04
MDCG 2020-9 Regulatory requirements for ventilators and related accessories 2020-04
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.6 Custom-Made Devices

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2021-3 Questions and Answers on Custom-Made Devices 2021-03
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.7 EUDAMED

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
Gradual roll out of EUDAMED Q&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 devices1 2024-11
MDCG 2022-12 Guidance on harmonised administrative practices and alternative technical solutions until Eudamed is fully functional (for Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices) 2022-07
MDCG 2021-13 Rev. 1 Questions and answers on obligations and related rules for the registration in EUDAMED of actors other than manufacturers, authorised representatives and importers subject to the obligations of Article 31 MDR and Article 28 IVDR 2021-07
MDCG 2021-1 Rev. 1 Guidance on harmonised administrative practices and alternative technical solutions until EUDAMED is fully functional 2021-05
MDCG 2020-15 MDCG Position Paper on the use of the EUDAMED actor registration module and of the Single Registration Number (SRN) in the Member States 2020-08
MDCG 2019-5 Registration of legacy devices in EUDAMED 2019-04
MDCG 2019-4 Timelines for registration of device data elements in EUDAMED 2019-04
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.8 EMDN - European Medical Device Nomenclature

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2025-3 EMDN Version History 2025-01
MDCG 2025-2 Summary of EMDN 2024 Submissions and outcome of annual revision 2025-01
MDCG 2025-1 EMDN Ad hoc procedure 2025-01
MDCG 2024-2 rev.1 Procedures for the updates of the EMDN 2025-01
MDCG 2024-2 Procedures for the updates of the EMDN 2024-02 -
MDCG 2021-12 rev.1 FAQ on the European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-12 FAQ on the European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN) 2021-06 -
- The EMDN – The nomenclature of use in EUDAMED 2020-01
- The CND nomenclature – Background and general principles 2020-01
MDCG 2018-2 Future EU medical device nomenclature - Description of requirements 2018-03
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.9 Implant cards

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2021-11 Guidance on Implant Card – Device types 2021-05
MDCG 2019-8 v2 Guidance document implant card on the application of Article 18 Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices 2020-03
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.10 In-house devices

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2023-1 Guidance on the health institution exemption under Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2023-01
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.11 Authorised Representatives, Importers, Distributors

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2022-16 Guidance on Authorised Representatives Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2022-10
MDCG 2021-27 Questions and Answers on Articles 13 & 14 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2021-12 -
MDCG 2021-27 - Rev.1 Questions and Answers on Articles 13 & 14 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2023-12
MDCG 2021-26 Q&A on repackaging & relabelling activities under Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2021-10
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.12 Article 10a - interruption or discontinuation of supply

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
Q&A rev.1 Q&A Obligation to inform in case of interruption or discontinuation of supply 2024-12
MDCG 2024-16 Manufacturer Information Form on Interruption or Discontinuation of Supply of certain medical devices and certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices 2024-12
MDCG 2024-16 Annex Device Identification table 2024-12
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.13 In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices (IVD)

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2024-11 Guidance on qualification of in vitro diagnostic medical devices 2024-10
MDCG 2024-4 Safety reporting in performance studies of in vitro diagnostic medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2024-04
MDCG 2024-4 Appendix Appendix – Performance Study Summary Safety Reporting Form 2024-04
MDCG 2022-20 Substantial modification of performance study under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2022-12
MDCG 2022-19 Performance study application/notification documents under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2022-12
MDCG 2022-15 Guidance on appropriate surveillance regarding the transitional provisions under Article 110 of the IVDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to the IVDD 2022-09
MDCG 2021-22 Clarification on “first certification for that type of device” and corresponding procedures to be followed by notified bodies, in context of the consultation of the expert panel referred to in Article 48(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2021-08 -
MDCG 2021-22 rev.1 Clarification on “first certification for that type of device” and corresponding procedures to be followed by notified bodies, in context of the consultation of the expert panel referred to in Article 48(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2022-09
MDCG 2022-10 Q&A on the interface between Regulation (EU) 536/2014 on clinical trials for medicinal products for human use (CTR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) 2022-05
MDCG 2022-9 Summary of safety and performance template 2022-05 -
MDCG 2022-9 rev.1 Summary of safety and performance template 2024-04
MDCG 2022-8 Regulation (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/EC 2022-05
MDCG 2022-6 Guidance on significant changes regarding the transitional provision under Article 110(3) of the IVDR 2022-05
MDCG 2022-3 Verification of manufactured class D IVDs by notified bodies 2022-02 -
MDCG 2022-3 rev.1 Verification of manufactured class D IVDs by notified bodies 2024-12
MDCG 2022-2 Guidance on general principles of clinical evidence for In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) 2022-01
MDCG 2021-4 Application of transitional provisions for certification of class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices according to Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2021-04 -
MDCG 2021-4 rev.1 Application of transitional provisions for certification of class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices according to Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2024-09
MDCG 2020-16 Rev.1 Guidance on Classification Rules for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2022-01 -
MDCG 2020-16 Rev.2 Guidance on Classification Rules for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2023-02 -
MDCG 2020-16 rev.3 Guidance on Classification Rules for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2024-07 -
MDCG 2020-16 rev.4 Guidance on Classification Rules for in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2025-03
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.14 Neue Technologien / New technologies

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2025-9 Guidance on Breakthrough Devices (BtX) under Regulations 2017/745 & 2017/746 2025-12
MDCG 2025-6 FAQ on Interplay between the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) & In vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) 2025-06
MDCG 2025-4 Guidance on the safe making available of medical device software (MDSW) apps on online platforms 2025-06
MDCG 2023-4 Medical Device Software (MDSW) – Hardware combinations Guidance on MDSW intended to work in combination with hardware or hardware components 2023-10
Infographic Is your software a Medical Device? 2021-03
MDCG 2020-1 Guidance on clinical evaluation (MDR) / Performance evaluation (IVDR) of medical device software 2020-03
MDCG 2019-16 rev.1 Guidance on cybersecurity for medical devices 2019-12
MDCG 2019-11 rev.1 Qualification and classification of software - Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2025-06
MDCG 2019-11 Qualification and classification of software - Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2019-10 -
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.15 Benannte Stellen / Notified bodies

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2024-6 Preliminary re-assessment review (PRAR) form template (MDR) 2024-05
MDCG 2024-7 rev.1 Preliminary assessment review (PAR) form template (MDR) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-15/MDCG 2024-7 Annex Annex to Application Form & PAR Template MDR (List of documents) 2025-01
MDCG 2024-8 rev.1 Preliminary assessment review (PAR) form template (IVDR) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-16/MDCG 2024-8 Annex Annex to Application Form & PAR Template IVDR (List of documents) 2025-01
MDCG 2024-9 Preliminary re-assessment review (PRAR) form template (IVDR) 2024-05
MDCG 2020-3 Guidance on significant changes regarding the transitional provision under Article 120 of the MDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to MDD or AIMDD 2020-03 -
MDCG 2020-3 Rev.1 Guidance on significant changes regarding the transitional provision under Article 120 of the MDR with regard to devices covered by certificates according to MDD or AIMDD 2023-09
MDCG 2023-2 List of Standard Fees 2023-01
MDCG 2022-4 Guidance 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 AIMDD 2022-02 -
MDCG 2022-4 rev.1 Guidance 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 AIMDD 2022-12 -
MDCG 2022-4 rev.2 Guidance 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 AIMDD 2024-05
MDCG 2022-17 MDCG position paper on „hybrid audits“ 2022-12
MDCG 2019-6 Rev.3 Questions and answers: Requirements relating to notified bodies 2021-10 -
MDCG 2019-6 Rev.4 Questions and answers: Requirements relating to notified bodies 2022-10 -
MDCG 2019-6 rev.5 Questions and answers: Requirements relating to notified bodies 2025-02
MDCG 2022-13 Designation, re-assessment and notification of conformity assessment bodies and notified bodies 2022-08 -
MDCG 2022-13 rev.1 Designation, re-assessment and notification of conformity assessment bodies and notified bodies 2024-06
MDCG 2024-12 Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plan assessment: guidance and templates for conformity assessment bodies, notified bodies, designating authorities, and joint assessment teams 2024-10
MDCG 2024-12 Annex I Form Annex I: Template CAPA plan and assessment thereon 2024-10
MDCG 2024-12 Annex II Form Annex II: Template JAT review of the CAPA and the DA's opinion 2024-10
MDCG 2021-23 Guidance for notified bodies, distributors and importers on certification activities in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2021-08
MDCG 2021-18 Applied-for scope of designation and notification of a conformity assessment body – Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) 2021-07
MDCG 2021-17 Applied-for scope of designation and notification of a conformity assessment body – Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) 2021-07 -
MDCG 2021-17 Applied-for scope of designation and notification of a conformity assessment body – Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-16 Application form to be submitted by a conformity assessment body when applying for designation as notified body under the in vitro diagnostic devices regulation (IVDR) 2021-07 -
MDCG 2021-16 rev.1 Application form to be submitted by a conformity assessment body when applying for designation as notified body under the in vitro diagnostic devices regulation (IVDR) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-16/MDCG 2024-8 Annex Annex to Application Form & PAR Template IVDR (List of documents) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-15 Application form to be submitted by a conformity assessment body when applying for designation as notified body under the medical devices regulation (MDR) 2021-07 -
MDCG 2021-15 rev.1 Application form to be submitted by a conformity assessment body when applying for designation as notified body under the medical devices regulation (MDR) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-15/MDCG 2024-7 Annex Annex to Application Form & PAR Template MDR (List of documents) 2025-01
MDCG 2021-14 Explanatory note on IVDR codes 2021-07
MDCG 2020-17 Questions and Answers related to MDCG 2020-4: “Guidance on temporary extraordinary measures related to medical device notified body audits during COVID-19 quarantine orders and travel restrictions” 2020-12
MDCG 2020-14 Guidance 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) 2020-08
MDCG 2020-12 Guidance 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 tissues 2020-06
MDCG 2020-11 Guidance on the renewal of designation and monitoring of notified bodies under Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC to be performed in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/666 amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 920/2013 2020-05
MDCG 2020-4 Guidance on temporary extraordinary measures related to medical device notified body audits during COVID-19 quarantine orders and travel restrictions 2020-04
MDCG 2019-14 Explanatory note on MDR codes 2019-12
MDCG 2019-13 Guidance on sampling of devices for the assessment of the technical documentation 2019-12 -
MDCG 2019-13 rev.1 Guidance on sampling of devices for the assessment of the technical documentation 2024-12
MDCG 2019-12 Designating authority's final assessment form: Key information (EN) 2019-10
MDCG 2019-10 rev.1 Application of transitional provisions concerning validity of certificates issued in accordance to the directives 2019-10
MDCG 2018-8 Guidance on content of the certificates, voluntary certificate transfers 2018-11
NBOG BPG 2017-1 Best practice guidance on designation and notification of conformity assessment bodies 2018-02 -
NBOG BPG 2017-2 Best practice guidance on the information required for personnel involved in conformity assessment 2018-02
NBOG F 2017-8 Review of qualification for the authorisation of personnel (IVDR) 2018-02
NBOG F 2017-7 Review of qualification for the authorisation of personnel (MDR) 2018-02
NBOG F 2017-6 Preliminary assessment review template (IVDR) 2018-02 -
NBOG F 2017-5 Preliminary assessment review template (MDR) 2018-02 -
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.16 Person responsible for regulatory compliance (PRRC)

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2019-7 - Rev.1 Guidance on article 15 of the medical device regulation (MDR) and in vitro diagnostic device regulation (IVDR) on a ‘person responsible for regulatory compliance’ (PRRC) 2023-12
MDCG 2019-7 Guidance on article 15 of the medical device regulation (MDR) and in vitro diagnostic device regulation (IVDR) on a ‘person responsible for regulatory compliance’ (PRRC) 2019-06 -
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.17 Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance (PMSV)

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2025–10 Guidance on post-market surveillance of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices 2025-12
MDCG 2024-1 Device Specific Vigilance Guidance (DSVG) Template 2024-01
MDCG 2024-1-1 DSVG 01 on Cardiac ablation 2024-01
MDCG 2024-1-2 DSVG 02 on Coronary stents 2024-01
MDCG 2024-1-3 DSVG 03 on Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) 2024-01
MDCG 2024-1-4 DSVG 04 on Breast implants 2024-01
MDCG 2024-1-5 DSVG 05 on Urogynaecological Surgical Mesh Implants used for Pelvic Organ Prolapse repair and Stress Urinary Incontinence 2024-06
MDCG 2023-3 Questions and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices 2023-02 -
MDCG 2023-3 rev.2 Questions and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 2025-01
MDCG 2022-21 Guidance on Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 2022-12
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.18 Standards

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2021-5 Guidance on standardisation for medical devices 2021-04 -
MDCG 2021-5 rev.1 Guidance on standardisation for medical devices 2024-06
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.19 UDI - Unique Device Identifier

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDCG 2025-8 Guidance on the implementation of the Master UDI-DI solution for spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and ready-to-wear reading spectacles 2025-11
MDCG 2025-7 Rev. 1 MDCG Position Paper: Timelines of the implementation of ‘Master UDI-DI’ to contact lenses and spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and ready-to-wear reading spectacles 2025-12
MDCG 2024-14 Guidance on the implementation of the Master UDI-DI solution for contact lenses 2024-11 -
MDCG 2024-14 - rev.1 Guidance on the implementation of the Master UDI-DI solution for contact lenses 2025-08
MDCG 2022-7 Q&A on the Unique Device Identification system under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2022-05
MDCG 2021-19 Guidance note integration of the UDI within an organisation’s quality management system 2021-07
MDCG 2021-10 The status of Appendixes E-I of IMDRF N48 under the EU regulatory framework for medical devices 2021-06
MDCG 2021-09 MDCG Position Paper on the Implementation of UDI requirements for contact lenses, spectacle frames, spectacle lenses & ready readers 2021-05
MDCG 2018-1 Rev. 4 Guidance on basic UDI-DI and changes to UDI-DI 2021-04
MDCG 2020-18 MDCG Position Paper on UDI assignment for Spectacle lenses & Ready readers 2020-12
MDCG 2019-2 Guidance on application of UDI rules to device-part of products referred to in article 1(8), 1(9) and 1(10) of Regulation 745/2017 2019-02
MDCG 2019-1 MDCG guiding principles for issuing entities rules on basic UDI-DI 2019-01
MDCG 2018-7 Provisional considerations regarding language issues associated with the UDI database 2018-10
MDCG 2018-6 Clarifications of UDI related responsibilities in relation to article 16 2018-10
MDCG 2018-5 UDI assignment to medical device software 2018-10
MDCG 2018-4 Definitions/descriptions and formats of the UDI core elements for systems or procedure packs 2018-10
MDCG 2018-3 Rev.1 Guidance on UDI for systems and procedure packs 2020-06
MDCG 2018-1 v3 Guidance on basic UDI-DI and changes to UDI-DI 2020-03 -
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.20 Weitere Themen / Other topics

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
Q&A Q&A on practical aspects related to the implementation of the extended transitional period provided for in the IVDR, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/1860 2024-07
MDCG 2022-11 - Rev.1 MDCG Position Paper: Notice to manufacturers to ensure timely compliance with MDR requirements 2023-11
MDCG 2022-11 MDCG Position Paper: Notice to manufacturers to ensure timely compliance with MDR requirements 2022-06 -
Q&A Rev. 1 Q&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” periods 2023-07 -
Q&A rev.2 Q&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” periods 2024-07
MDCG 2022-18 ADD.1 MDCG 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 1 2023-06
MDCG 2022-18 MDCG 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 2022-12
MDCG 2022-14 Transition to the MDR and IVDR - Notified body capacity and availability of medical devices and IVDs 2022-08
MDCG 2021-25 Application 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/EEC 2021-10 -
MDCG 2021-25 rev.1 Application 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/EEC 2024-10
MDCG 2019-3 rev.1 Interpretation of article 54(2)b 2020-04
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en

3.21 Weitere Leitlinien / Other guidance documents

Nr. / Code Bezeichnung / Titel JJJJ-MM Status
MDR/IVDR Language requirements Overview of language requirements for manufacturers of medical devices for the information and instructions that accompany a device in a specific country 2024-01
European Medicines Agency (EMA) Guidance Questions & Answers for applicants, marketing authorisation holders of medicinal products and notified bodies with respect to the implementation of the Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulations ((EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746) 2021-06
SCHEER guidelines Guidelines on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence of phthalates in certain medical devices covering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting (ED) properties 2019-06 -
SCHEER guidelines Update on the guidelines on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence of phthalates in certain medical devices covering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting (ED) properties 2024-06
CAMD FAQ CAMD MDR/IVDR Transition Subgroup: FAQ – MDR Transitional provisions 2018-01
Legende: ✔ = aktuell, OK; E = Entwurf; F = noch in der Frist (Übergangsfrist); - = alt; K = kaufen, beschaffen, noch nicht im Bestand

Bemerkungen: https://ec.europa.eu/health/medical-devices-sector/new-regulations/guidance-mdcg-endorsed-documents-and-other-guidance_en