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.

Team NB Documents

Official documents from Team NB (Team of Notified Bodies), including position papers, guidance documents, white papers, and reference documents related to EU medical device regulations under MDR and IVDR.

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Position Paper: Demonstration of Safety and Performance for Combinatorial Use of Devices or Equipment

Position Paper 2026-02-16 Team NB Documents

Addresses requirements for demonstrating safety and performance when medical devices or equipment are used in combination.

Team NB Documents

Position Paper: Demonstration of Safety and Performance for Combinatorial Use of Devices or Equipment

Position Paper: Annex VII Conformity Assessment

Position Paper: Annex VII Conformity Assessment — Executive Summary

Position Paper: IVD SARS-CoV-2 Down-Classification

Position Paper: MDR Application, Surveillance and Transfer Agreement

Position Paper: IVDR Significant Changes (V2)

Position Paper: Best Practice Guide for IVDR (V2)

NB Perspective on Future Governance in the EU Medical Device Sector

Position Paper: Orphan IVD Medical Devices under IVDR

Position Paper: Software Qualification under the IVDR (V2)

Position Paper: IVDR Certification Process Consensus Document

Position Paper: EU AI Act and Medical Devices (V2)

Position Paper: Best Practice Guide — Technical Documentation under EU MDR 2017/745 (V3)

Position Paper: MDR Certification Process Consensus Document

Joint Position Paper: AI in Medical Devices Questionnaire (Team NB / IG NB)

Position Paper: IVD Transfer Agreement

Template: IVD Confirmation Letter (V2)

Position Paper: Transfer Agreement with Instructions (v2)

Position Paper: Classification of SARS-CoV-2 IVDs

Position Paper: Lifetime of Medical Devices

Position Paper: Legacy MD Surveillance Transfer Agreement

Position Paper: MDR Transition Timelines and Notified Body Capacity

Position Paper: Hybrid Audits (V2)

Position Paper: NB Confirmation Letter under EU Regulation 2023/607 (V2)

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