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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MDCG 2021-6: Q&A regarding clinical investigation under Regulation 2017/745

MDCG Guidance 2023-12 Clinical Investigation and Evaluation MDCG Guidance

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MDCG 2021-8: Clinical investigation application/notification documents

MDCG Guidance 2021-05 Clinical Investigation and Evaluation MDCG Guidance

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MDCG 2021-20: Instructions for generating CIV-ID for MDR Clinical Investigations

MDCG Guidance 2021-07 Clinical Investigation and Evaluation MDCG Guidance

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MDCG 2021-28: Substantial modification of clinical investigation under MDR

MDCG Guidance 2021-12 Clinical Investigation and Evaluation MDCG Guidance

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MDCG 2023-7: Guidance on exemptions from clinical investigations per Article 61(4)-(6) MDR

MDCG Guidance 2023-12 Clinical Investigation and Evaluation MDCG Guidance

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MDCG 2024-15: Guidance on publication of clinical investigation reports in absence of EUDAMED

MDCG Guidance 2024-11 Clinical Investigation and Evaluation MDCG Guidance

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MDCG 2025-5: Q&A regarding performance studies of IVDs under Regulation 2017/746

MDCG Guidance 2025-06 Clinical Investigation and Evaluation MDCG Guidance

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Regulatory Resources

MDCG 2021-6: Q&A regarding clinical investigation under Regulation 2017/745

MDCG 2021-8: Clinical investigation application/notification documents

MDCG 2021-20: Instructions for generating CIV-ID for MDR Clinical Investigations

MDCG 2021-28: Substantial modification of clinical investigation under MDR

MDCG 2023-7: Guidance on exemptions from clinical investigations per Article 61(4)-(6) MDR

MDCG 2024-3: Guidance on content of the Clinical Investigation Plan

MDCG 2024-5: Guidance on the Investigator’s Brochure content

MDCG 2024-10: Clinical evaluation of orphan medical devices

MDCG 2024-15: Guidance on publication of clinical investigation reports in absence of EUDAMED

MDCG 2025-5: Q&A regarding performance studies of IVDs under Regulation 2017/746

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