On January 23, 2024, the European Commission proposed a legislative amendment to address two major issues in the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR).
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EUDAMED UDI Regulations: Best Practices for the New Year
Start the year with clean data and a firm understanding of what you must do for EUDAMED UDI compliance in 2024. UDI compliance readiness can be confusing. To help, we’ve gathered top tips from expert Gary Saner regarding upcoming milestones in the EUDAMED roadmap.
Understanding Basic UDI-DI in EUDAMED
By submitting product data to health authority databases, the medical device industry can help ensure the safety and traceability of devices. One crucial element is the European Commission/EUDAMED-specific concept of Basic UDI-DI.
Update on EUDAMED Timeline
The EUDAMED timeline has experienced several delays and revisions since its inception, primarily due to the complexity and magnitude of the project.
Reed Tech Takeaways from RAPS Euro Convergence
Greetings from Amsterdam! Earlier this month, Sales Development Representative Miriam Kniering represented Reed Tech Life Sciences at the RAPS Euro Convergence conference in Amsterdam. Upon Miriam’s return, we took some time to sit down and ask her a few questions...
Easy Drug Product Searches in Early-Stage Drug Concept and Discovery
During early-stage drug concept and discovery, Pharmaceutical companies will find it necessary to research the market for existing drug products for any number of reasons. These reasons can vary greatly depending on factors such as if the drug is Rx, OTC or biologic...
EU’s Requirement for Implant Cards Provides Key Information for Patients
The European Union (EU) requires manufacturers to supply ‘implant cards’ for patients with implanted medical devices, as prescribed in Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices. The requirement’s purpose is to give patients easy access to important...