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    New MDCG Guidance Released: Device-Specific Vigilance Document

    The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) released a Device Specific Vigilance Guidance Document (DSVG) to harmonize vigilance reporting and provide guidance for manufacturers of Specific Devices. This document outlines the way to report incidents and serious incidents, defined in Article 2(64) and (65) MDR and in Article 2(67) and (68) IVDR, in accordance with Articles 87 and 88 MDR and Articles 82 and 83 IVDR, which occurred with Specific Devices to the relevant Competent Authority (MDCG 2024-01).

    Kirsten Van Garsse, Authorized Representative Director & Regulatory Affairs Manager IVD

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    The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) released a Device Specific Vigilance Guidance Document (DSVG) to harmonize vigilance reporting and provide guidance for manufacturers of Specific Devices.

    MDCG 2024-01 – Guidance on the vigilance system for CE-marked devices – Device Specific Vigilance Guidance_DSVG_Template

    The specific devices are:

    MDCG 2024-1-1: DSVG 01 – Cardiac ablation

    MDCG 2024-1-2: DSVG 02 – Coronary stents

    MDCG 2024-1-3: DSVG 03 – Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs)

    MDCG 2024-1-4: DSVG 04 – Breast implants

    Each guidance provides specific device-related examples and what should be reported as:

    • Individual serious incidents
    • Periodic Summary Reporting
    • Trend Reporting

    What Does This Mean To You?

    MDCG 2024-01 provides insights on the way to report incidents and serious incidents for devices.

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    Kirsten Van Garsse
    Kirsten Van Garsse

    MSc Biomedical Sciences · Business Unit Manager RA IVD & Representative Services

    With over 20 years of experience in the diagnostics industry, Kirsten leads the IVD Regulatory Affairs business unit at QbD Group, guiding regulatory strategy and compliance across all IVDs with a focus on companion diagnostics.

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