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Second revision to MDCG 2023-3 Guidance document released

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Kirsten Van Garsse, Authorized Representative Director & Regulatory Affairs Manager
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In Vitro Diagnostics
Medical Devices

On January 7th, 2025, the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) released a new revision of its guidance document containing Questions and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR). This second revision of MDCG 2023-3 contains minor clarifications when compared to the first revision.

Second revision to MDCG 2023-3 Guidance document released | QbD Group
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MDCG 2023-3 Rev. 2: Questions and Answers on vigilance terms and concepts as outlined in the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017/746.

 

What is updated in MDCG 2023-3 Rev. 2:

 

In explaining the difference between incidents and serious incidents, the reporting obligations of manufacturers are updated to align with the current gradual roll-out of Eudamed.

Reference to ‘Eudamed vigilance module’ is corrected to ‘Eudamed Post-market surveillance and Vigilance module’.

The review and commenting period for a competent authority upon receiving a draft Field Safety Notice is clarified to be 2 weekdays.

 

What does it mean to you?

 

MDCG 2023-3 Rev.2 is important for all MD and IVD manufacturers that place products on the EU market: they have to comply with the vigilance obligations from MDR respectively IVDR. Establishing a good understanding of vigilance terms and concepts is important to effectively implement the vigilance requirements under these Regulations.


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