Regulatory Updates

Second revision to MDCG 2023-3 Guidance document released | QbD Group


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.