{"id":6600,"date":"2026-05-25T18:15:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=6600"},"modified":"2026-05-25T18:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:45:40","slug":"gspr-checklist-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/gspr-checklist-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"GSPR Checklist 2025: Key Compliance Updates for Medical Device Manufacturers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6600\" class=\"elementor elementor-6600\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-323ffd71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"323ffd71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b412721 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b412721\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GSPR Checklist 2025: Key Compliance Updates for Medical Device Manufacturers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be7deb8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2be7deb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0bdaa0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e0bdaa0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71669b5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71669b5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For medical device manufacturers navigating the European market, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/how-to-nail-gspr-compliance-for-medical-devices-a-complete-guidance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSPR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checklist is far more than a regulatory requirement\u2014it serves as the foundation of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/ce-marking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR compliance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It directly demonstrates whether your device meets essential safety and performance standards required for CE marking.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 2025 bringing updated interpretations, stricter notified body expectations, and rapid technological advancements, manufacturers must now reassess their GSPR checklist with a strategic and evidence-based approach.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article outlines the latest updates, regulatory expectations, and essential compliance strategies that remain critical for achieving and maintaining EU MDR compliance in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7feb98 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d7feb98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7be37d89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7be37d89\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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elementor-element-4b245489 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b245489\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Quick Recap: What GSPR Really Means\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4419cf9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4419cf9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR), defined under Annex I of the EU MDR, consist of 23 essential requirements that address all critical aspects of a medical device, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety and risk management<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical performance and effectiveness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usability and human factors<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeling and instructions for use<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software reliability and cybersecurity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These requirements apply to all devices\u2014from basic surgical instruments to complex AI-powered medical technologies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6003599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6003599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s New in 2025?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8dd3e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8dd3e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Controls on Cybersecurity and Software (GSPR 17.2)<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical devices that rely on software or are digitally connected are now subject to increased cybersecurity scrutiny.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers must provide clear documentation of:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity threat and risk assessments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data protection mechanisms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term update and patch management strategies<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Insight: Cybersecurity is no longer optional\u2014it must be integrated from the design phase.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Greater Demand for Clinical Evidence (GSPR 1\u20139)<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notified Bodies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are placing greater emphasis on clinical data, especially for higher-risk devices.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers are now expected to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide direct clinical evidence for safety and performance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly link <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Evaluation Reports<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CER) to GSPR 1\u20139<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure risk management and post-market surveillance (PMS) data support all claims<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliance on older or equivalent devices alone is no longer sufficient.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Environmental Impact Under Review (GSPR 13\u201314)<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability and environmental safety are gaining importance in regulatory assessments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers must address:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of hazardous substances<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycling and disposal processes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental impact across the device lifecycle<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulators expect transparency in how devices contribute to eco-safe healthcare practices.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. AI\/ML Devices: Under the Regulatory Lens<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial Intelligence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)-based devices are receiving heightened regulatory attention.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate algorithm consistency and reliability<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide transparency in AI decision-making<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validate that learning systems do not introduce bias or safety risks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor real-world performance continuously<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect detailed technical evaluations from notified bodies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd52822 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd52822\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GSPR Areas That Remain Essential<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a394e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66a394e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actions to Take\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSPR 1\u20139\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety and performance\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align with CER, risk files, usability tests, and post-market surveillance\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSPR 10\u201312\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biocompatibility and chemical safety\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use recent test data aligned with current ISO standards\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSPR 13\u201315\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hygiene and manufacturing processes\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure cleaning validation and traceability, especially for reusable devices\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSPR 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more integrated approach to GSPR compliance:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a live matrix linking each GSPR to specific documents in the technical file\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involve design, clinical, regulatory, and quality teams early in product development\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use software tools to automate document mapping and gap identification\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly review and revise documentation based on the latest guidance and feedback.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c6429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84c6429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1650\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1650\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the GSPR checklist? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1650\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e7e228d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e7e228d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f74a87d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f74a87d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GSPR checklist is a structured document used to demonstrate compliance with the General Safety and Performance Requirements under the EU MDR.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1651\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1651\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How many requirements are included in the GSPR checklist? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1651\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da87d62 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da87d62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef63a24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef63a24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GSPR checklist includes 23 requirements outlined in Annex I of the EU MDR.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1652\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1652\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the key updates in GSPR checklist 2025? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1652\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-204afd01 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"204afd01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef13f45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ef13f45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key updates include stricter cybersecurity requirements, increased demand for clinical evidence, environmental considerations, and enhanced scrutiny of AI\/ML-based medical devices.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1653\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1653\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is GSPR 17.2? 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