What is an MDCG guidance document?

MDCG (Medical Device Coordination Group) guidance documents are non-binding technical guidance published by the European Commission to assist manufacturers, Notified Bodies, and competent authorities in implementing EU MDR 2017/745 and EU IVDR 2017/746. They cover clinical evaluation, post-market surveillance, UDI, EUDAMED, and other compliance topics.

What FDA guidance documents are required for a 510(k) submission?

FDA 510(k) submissions must follow applicable FDA guidance documents including the general 510(k) Guidance, device-specific guidances, and quality system regulation (21 CFR Part 820). Key documents include guidance on substantial equivalence determinations, cybersecurity pre-market requirements, and device-type-specific performance standards.

What is a Team NB document?

Team NB (Team of Notified Bodies) publishes position papers, recommendations, and guidance documents developed collaboratively by European Notified Bodies designated under EU MDR and IVDR. These documents clarify application of regulatory requirements and support harmonised conformity assessment practices across Notified Bodies.

What clinical guidelines are available on Medical Device Navigator?

Medical Device Navigator provides access to 700+ clinical guidelines and recommendations from major European and American medical societies including ESC, ESMO, EULAR, AHA/ACC, ASCO, ADA, NICE, and many more. Guidelines are organized by specialty and geographic scope (European vs American) to help medical device professionals understand clinical practice standards relevant to their devices.

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All American Guidelines 221 Cardiology & Vascular 19 Dermatology & Venereology 7 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 20 Eye, ENT & Neurosensory 7 Gastroenterology & Hepatology 47 Imaging & Radiology 5 Infectious Diseases & Microbiology 13 Internal Medicine & Emergency 4 Medical Technology & Engineering Neurology & Neurosurgery 12 Oncology & Haematology 33 Paediatrics 6 Public Health & Primary Care 8 Rehabilitation & Geriatrics 4 Respiratory & Intensive Care 8 Rheumatology & Immunology 11 Surgery & Orthopaedics 5 Umbrella & Cross-Cutting Women's Health & Obstetrics 12

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ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes — Chronic Kidney Disease and Risk Management

Clinical Guideline 2025 American Guidelines Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Clinical Guideline by ADA in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2025).

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ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes — Chronic Kidney Disease and Risk Management

ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes — Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management

ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes — Children and Adolescents

ACR/Scleroderma Foundation Guideline for Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

ACR/Vasculitis Foundation Guideline for Management of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

ACR/AAHKS Guideline for Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee

ACR Guideline for Vaccination in Patients With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases

ACR Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

ACR Guideline for Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

ACR Guideline for Treatment of Lupus

ACR Guideline for Management of Reproductive Health in Rheumatic Diseases

ACR Guideline for Treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis

ACR Guideline for Management of Psoriatic Arthritis

ACR Guideline for Management of Gout

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Screening for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Thromboembolism in Pregnancy

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Prevention and Management of Obstetric Lacerations

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Postpartum Hemorrhage

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Management of Endometriosis

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Management of Preterm Labor

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Induction of Labor

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