COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF RECENT AMENDMENTS TO THE EUROPEAN UNION MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATION Authors: Sandhiya S And Kamaraj R*
ABSTRACT
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745, effective since 2021 May, 93/42/EEC, the
previous Medical Device Directive (MDD), has been replaced. to enhance device performance and
patient safety in the EU. Recent 2023 amendments focus on notified body requirements,
performance and safety standards, technical documentation & post-market surveillance, and
specific provisions for single-use devices. These changes aim to address evolving industry
challenges and ensure continued safety and efficacy of medical devices. It is anticipated that the
modifications will improve quality, which will benefit the patients.
Keywords: Medical device, annex and articles, amendments and corrigendum Publication date: 01/11/2025 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2025/November/MS_IJBPAS_2025_9583.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.11.9583