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?

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All European Guidelines 510 Cardiology & Vascular 47 Dermatology & Venereology 12 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 19 Eye, ENT & Neurosensory 5 Gastroenterology & Hepatology 40 Imaging & Radiology 6 Infectious Diseases & Microbiology 31 Internal Medicine & Emergency 14 Medical Technology & Engineering Neurology & Neurosurgery 56 Oncology & Haematology 74 Paediatrics 16 Public Health & Primary Care 39 Rehabilitation & Geriatrics 15 Respiratory & Intensive Care 29 Rheumatology & Immunology 29 Surgery & Orthopaedics 30 Umbrella & Cross-Cutting 8 Women's Health & Obstetrics 33

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Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury

Clinical Guideline 2025-10-15 European Guidelines Medical Guidelines & Recommendations

Clinical Guideline by NICE in Neurology & Neurosurgery (2025).

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Rehabilitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury

Renal and ureteric stones: assessment and management

Rehabilitation for adults with complex psychosis

Pyelonephritis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing

Rehabilitation after critical illness in adults

Prostatitis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing

Psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people: recognition and management

Preventing suicide in community and custodial settings

Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis: antimicrobial prophylaxis against infective endocarditis in adults and children undergoing interventional procedures

Pressure ulcers: prevention and management

Postnatal care

Pregnancy and complex social factors: a model for service provision for pregnant women with complex social factors

Pneumonia: diagnosis and management

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Physical health of people in prison

Peripheral arterial disease: diagnosis and management

Physical activity and the environment

People’s experience in adult social care services: improving the experience of care and support for people using adult social care services

Perioperative care in adults

Patient experience in adult NHS services: improving the experience of care for people using adult NHS services

Pelvic floor dysfunction: prevention and non-surgical management

Pancreatitis

Overweight and obesity management

Palliative care for adults: strong opioids for pain relief

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