{"id":8661,"date":"2026-06-05T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=8661"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:34:32","slug":"mdd-to-mdr-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/mdd-to-mdr-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"MDD to MDR Transition: What Every Medical Device Manufacturer Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8661\" class=\"elementor elementor-8661\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a5a7730 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a5a7730\" 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-21897dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21897dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MDD to MDR Transition: What Every Medical Device Manufacturer Must Know<\/h1>\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-4b2a9a8f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b2a9a8f\" 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-5fc1a42f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fc1a42f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1c030d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1c030d\" 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>If you manufacture medical devices for the EU market, you have\u00a0probably heard\u00a0the words\u00a0MDD to MDR transition\u00a0more times than you can count. And yet, for many manufacturers, the reality of what that transition\u00a0actually involves\u00a0\u2014 and what happens if you get it wrong \u2014 still feels unclear.\u00a0<\/p><p>The shift from the\u00a0MDD regulation\u00a0(Medical Device Directive 93\/42\/EEC) to\u00a0MDR\u00a0(EU Medical Device Regulation 2017\/745) is not just a paperwork update. It is a fundamental change in how the EU expects medical devices to be designed,\u00a0evidenced, monitored, and placed on the market. If your organization is still running on\u00a0MDD compliance, this guide will walk you through exactly what you need to do \u2014 and why acting now matters.<\/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-31754738 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31754738\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba18848 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ba18848\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690cf52c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"690cf52c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discuss Your Medical Device Project with Experts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-234fc908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpforms\" data-id=\"234fc908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpforms.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-6203\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-6203\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"6203\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/us-en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8661\" data-token=\"a9cf6cd8d4000495d77213cf2045c3d0\" data-token-time=\"1780650211\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\">\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_5-container\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-id=\"5\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_5\" >Name Text Phone<\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_5\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][5]\" >\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_1\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" placeholder=\"Name*\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_1-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_2\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" placeholder=\"Email*\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_2-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-phone\" data-field-id=\"3\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_3\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Phone <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"tel\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required wpforms-smart-phone-field\" data-rule-smart-phone-field=\"true\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" placeholder=\"Phone*\" aria-label=\"Phone\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_3-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"4\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_4\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Paragraph Text <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><textarea id=\"wpforms-6203-field_4\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][4]\" placeholder=\"Message\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_4-error\" required><\/textarea><\/div><script>\n\t\t\t\t( function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tconst style = document.createElement( 'style' );\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle.appendChild( document.createTextNode( '#wpforms-6203-field_5-container { position: absolute !important; 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But as technology evolved \u2014 software-driven diagnostics, AI-powered devices, and increasingly complex implantables \u2014 the gaps in the MDD became impossible to ignore. Clinical data was thin. Post-market surveillance was inconsistent. And device traceability was virtually non-existent in any standardized form.\u00a0<\/p><p>The EU&#8217;s answer was the MDR. And with it came a complete reset of expectations \u2014 stronger clinical evidence, mandatory UDI systems, EUDAMED registration, and significantly greater scrutiny from Notified Bodies.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfb2694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfb2694\" 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\">Key Differences Between MDD and MDR <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86102fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86102fa\" 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 data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding the\u00a0<\/span>differences between MDD and MDR<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is where every transition project should begin. Here is a snapshot of what changed:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"7\"><tbody><tr aria-rowindex=\"1\"><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Area<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MDD<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MDR (2017\/745)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"2\"><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legal type<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">EU Directive<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">EU Regulation (binding)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"3\"><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clinical evidence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Literature-based accepted<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Device-specific data\u00a0required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"4\"><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Post-market surveillance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Limited<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Robust PMS plan mandatory<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"5\"><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">UDI &amp; EUDAMED<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mandatory<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"6\"><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Software (SaMD)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Limited guidance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dedicated Rule 11<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"7\"><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Notified Body\u00a0role<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lower oversight<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"69905\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Increased audits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The single biggest shift? Clinical evidence. Under the\u00a0<\/span>MDD and MDR<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0comparison, equivalence claims were\u00a0broadly accepted\u00a0under MDD. Under MDR, you need device-specific clinical data \u2014 and for Class III devices, a Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP) publicly available on EUDAMED.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d125895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d125895\" 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\">How to Move from MDD to MDR: 5 Core Steps?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a02114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a02114\" 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 data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span>MDD to MDR transition<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can feel overwhelming. Here is a practical breakdown of how to approach it:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Run an MDD MDR Gap Analysis<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is your starting point. An\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MDD MDR gap analysis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0compares your existing MDD documentation \u2014 Technical Documentation, QMS, clinical evaluation \u2014 against MDR requirements. It tells you exactly where you stand and what work lies ahead. Without this, you are planning blind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reclassify Your Devices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MDD medical device classification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rules used Annex IX with Rules 1\u201318. MDR Annex VIII revises these \u2014 and some devices have moved to higher classes. Notably, Rule 11 is brand new and applies to Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). A formal reclassification review is\u00a0mandatory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Update Technical Documentation &amp; Clinical Evaluation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MDR Annexes II and III define the new Technical Documentation structure. Your Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) must now be based on device-specific data and include a Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up (PMCF) plan. This is typically the most time-consuming part of the transition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upgrade Your QMS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your<a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\"> Quality Management System<\/a> needs to reflect MDR Annex IX obligations \u2014 updated PMS procedures, vigilance reporting, UDI management, and EUDAMED registration workflows.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MDD and MDR regulations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0differ significantly here, and a compliant <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\">QMS<\/a> is a prerequisite for Notified Body certification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engage a Notified Body Early<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notified Body\u00a0capacity is constrained. For Class IIa, IIb, and III devices, you cannot obtain MDR<a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"> CE marking<\/a> without one. Engage early, prepare a strong submission dossier, and\u00a0maintain\u00a0regular communication.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff708a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff708a2\" 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\">Quick MDD to MDR Gap Analysis Checklist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3de360 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3de360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use this<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>MDD to MDR gap analysis checklist<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as a starting framework:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QMS scope updated to MDR 2017\/745<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PMS and vigilance procedures updated<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UDI management SOP in place<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EUDAMED registration procedure established<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Device reclassified per MDR Annex VIII<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CER updated with device-specific data and PMCF plan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GSPR checklist completed (replaces Essential Requirements)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notified Body\u00a0formally engaged<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU Authorized Representative appointed (non-EU manufacturers)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:100,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\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-5114edd4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5114edd4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdd1673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdd1673\" 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 About the IVDR Transition Timeline? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9217c7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9217c7e\" 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 class=\"TextRun SCXW194887642 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194887642 BCX8\">If your products are<a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/gb-en\/in-vitro-diagnostic-medical-device-regulation\/\"> In Vitro Diagnostics,<\/a> you are on a parallel but separate track. The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW194887642 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194887642 BCX8\">IVDR transition timeline<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194887642 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194887642 BCX8\">\u00a0follows a phased approach by device class \u2014 Class D first (highest risk), then Class C, then Class B and sterile Class A. Importantly, around 80% of IVDs that were previously self-certified now require a Notified Body under IVDR. If you have not started, the window is closing fast.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9727de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9727de\" 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\">How Operon Strategist Can Help You Navigate the MDD to MDR Transition?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d98db1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d98db1\" 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>The\u00a0MDD to MDR transition\u00a0requires more than updated paperwork \u2014 it demands a strategic regulatory partner who understands EU\u00a0MDR\u00a0compliance\u00a0end to end.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/\">Operon Strategist<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/marketedge\/global-product-registration\/\">global medical device consulting firm<\/a> founded in 2011 and\u00a0operating\u00a0across 32+ countries, is exactly that partner.\u00a0<\/p><p>Through its <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/\">Operon\u00a0ElevatePlus\u00a0portfolio<\/a>, Operon offers dedicated<a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\"> CE Marking consulting<\/a> under EU MDR and IVDR \u2014 covering device classification,\u00a0MDD MDR gap analysis, Technical Documentation, Clinical Evaluation Reports, and Notified Body coordination. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\">QMS consulting<\/a> helps align your existing\u00a0MDD compliance\u00a0with MDR Annex IX obligations, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/design-history-file-dhf\/\">Design History File<\/a> (DHF) service ensures your Technical Documentation is fully MDR-ready. Non-EU manufacturers can also\u00a0leverage\u00a0Operon&#8217;s European Authorized Representative (EC REP) service for regulatory representation with EU Competent Authorities.\u00a0<\/p><p>Whether you are just starting your\u00a0MDD to MDR transition\u00a0or preparing for a Notified Body audit, Operon Strategist brings the\u00a0expertise\u00a0to get you there \u2014 compliantly and confidently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0927300 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0927300\" 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\">Final Thought <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f31384c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f31384c\" 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>The\u00a0MDD to MDR transition\u00a0is not a box to tick \u2014 it is a strategic shift in how you\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0device safety and performance to regulators, clinicians, and patients. The manufacturers who invest in a structured, evidence-based approach now will not just achieve CE marking. They will build a regulatory foundation that supports long-term market access and commercial confidence.\u00a0<\/p><p>Start with your\u00a0MDD MDR gap analysis. Know where you stand. Then move decisively.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50a4c493 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50a4c493\" 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\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5ba3bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5b5ba3bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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-1530\" 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-1530\" >\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 difference between MDD and MDR?  <\/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-1530\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d475b49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d475b49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5404b859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5404b859\" 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 class=\"TextRun SCXW175992508 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175992508 BCX8\">The MDD was an EU Directive allowing member states flexibility in implementation. The MDR is a directly binding EU Regulation introducing stricter clinical evidence, mandatory UDI, EUDAMED registration, enhanced post-market surveillance, and greater Notified Body oversight.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW175992508 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/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-1531\" 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-1531\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is an MDD MDR gap analysis?  <\/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-1531\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b84b0b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b84b0b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673ac263 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"673ac263\" 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 data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It is a structured comparison of your existing MDD documentation \u2014 Technical Documentation, QMS, and clinical evaluation \u2014 against MDR requirements. It\u00a0identifies\u00a0gaps to be fixed and is the recommended first step in any MDD to MDR transition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/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-1532\" 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-1532\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Is a new Notified Body certificate required under MDR?  <\/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-1532\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e845de1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e845de1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13a9e714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13a9e714\" 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 class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225688609 BCX8\">Yes. MDD Notified Body certificates are not transferable. A new conformity assessment by a Notified Body\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225688609 BCX8\">designated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225688609 BCX8\">\u00a0under MDR 2017\/745 is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225688609 BCX8\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225688609 BCX8\">\u00a0for CE marking.<\/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-1533\" 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-1533\" >\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 IVDR transition timeline?  <\/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-1533\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db50398 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3db50398\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1922e065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1922e065\" 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 class=\"TextRun SCXW203632272 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203632272 BCX8\">The IVDR transition is phased by device risk class \u2014 Class D first, followed by Class C, then Class B and sterile Class A. Deadlines have been revised before, so always verify current dates with your EU competent authority.<\/span><\/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-1534\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1534\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if a manufacturer misses the MDR transition deadline?  <\/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-1534\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09229cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09229cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8e99ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8e99ed\" 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 class=\"TextRun SCXW207669188 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207669188 BCX8\">Devices without a valid MDR CE certificate cannot be placed on the EU market. 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