Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Annex III

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

Annex III (EC Type – Examination) of Council Directive 93/42/EEC, a.k.a., the Medical Device Directive (MDD) delineates the requirements for having one’s head examined in the European Union (EU). In…

Annex III (EC Type – Examination) of Council Directive 93/42/EEC, a.k.a., the Medical Device Directive (MDD) delineates the requirements for having one’s head examined in the European Union (EU). In…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Annex II

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…II. The good news is that for device manufacturers that already comply with EN ISO 13485:2003, compliance with Annex II, from a quality system standpoint, is a proverbial “cake walk.”…

…II. The good news is that for device manufacturers that already comply with EN ISO 13485:2003, compliance with Annex II, from a quality system standpoint, is a proverbial “cake walk.”…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Annex I

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

commence this series of articles with the review and guidance for complying with Annex I of the MDD, “Essential Requirements.” Full text of MDD – 93/42/EEC ANNEX I – Essential…

commence this series of articles with the review and guidance for complying with Annex I of the MDD, “Essential Requirements.” Full text of MDD – 93/42/EEC ANNEX I – Essential…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Articles 22 and 23

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 July 1994. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. The Standing Committee referred to…

…the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive not later than 1 July 1994. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. The Standing Committee referred to…

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MEDdesign

A Glimpse into the Future of Integrated Health Care

By Rahul Sen

…will make it possible to invent new archetypes for the computer, coupled with new gestural and semantic languages. Our walls, tables and other elements in our environment may become platforms…

…will make it possible to invent new archetypes for the computer, coupled with new gestural and semantic languages. Our walls, tables and other elements in our environment may become platforms…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Article 21

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…than a device intended for clinical investigation, with a view to distribution and/or use on the Community market, regardless of whether it is new or fully refurbished; (i) “manufacturer” means…

…than a device intended for clinical investigation, with a view to distribution and/or use on the Community market, regardless of whether it is new or fully refurbished; (i) “manufacturer” means…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Article 20a

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…a medical devices vigilance system. European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry. Retrieved February 26, 2011, from www.gtlaw.com/portalresource/lookup/wosid/contentpilot Vigilance Reports. (2011, February). Europa.en Website. Retrieved February 26, 2011, from http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/sectors/medical-devices/documents/vigilance-reports/index_en.htm  …

…a medical devices vigilance system. European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry. Retrieved February 26, 2011, from www.gtlaw.com/portalresource/lookup/wosid/contentpilot Vigilance Reports. (2011, February). Europa.en Website. Retrieved February 26, 2011, from http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/sectors/medical-devices/documents/vigilance-reports/index_en.htm  …

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Article 18

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…prior to placing the device into commerce within the EU is also a violation of the Directive. Regardless, failing to comply with Article 18 of the Directive will have a…

…prior to placing the device into commerce within the EU is also a violation of the Directive. Regardless, failing to comply with Article 18 of the Directive will have a…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Article 16

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…by common accord, the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annexes II to VI. The notified body shall inform its competent authority about…

…by common accord, the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annexes II to VI. The notified body shall inform its competent authority about…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

MDD – Article 15

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…of bad news, contrary to popular belief, so Dr. D will commence with the good news first. If a review by the applicable ethics committee, within a Member State(s), views…

…of bad news, contrary to popular belief, so Dr. D will commence with the good news first. If a review by the applicable ethics committee, within a Member State(s), views…

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