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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Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) for Early Feasibility Medical Device Clinical Studies

FDA Guidance 2013-10-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on ide. Published 2013 by CDRH/CBER.

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Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling

FDA Guidance 2015-03-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on labeling. Published 2015 by CDRH/CBER.

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Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use

FDA Guidance 2014-11-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on design controls. Published 2014 by CDRH/CBER.

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FDA Decisions for Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Investigations

FDA Guidance 2014-08-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on ide. Published 2014 by CDRH/CBER.

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In Vitro Companion Diagnostic Devices

FDA Guidance 2014-08-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on ivd & diagnostics. Published 2014 by CDRH/CBER.

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Balancing Premarket and Postmarket Data Collection for Devices Subject to Premarket Approval

FDA Guidance 2015-04-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on pma. Published 2015 by CDRH/CBER.

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Patient Preference Information — Voluntary Submission and Review in PMA/HDE/De Novo

FDA Guidance 2016-08-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on patient engagement. Published 2016 by CDRH/CBER.

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Adaptive Designs for Medical Device Clinical Studies

FDA Guidance 2016-07-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on clinical evidence. Published 2016 by CDRH/CBER.

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Leveraging Existing Clinical Data for Extrapolation to Pediatric Uses of Medical Devices

FDA Guidance 2016-06-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on pediatric devices. Published 2016 by CDRH/CBER.

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Evaluation and Reporting of Age-, Race-, and Ethnicity-Specific Data in Medical Device Clinical Studies

FDA Guidance 2017-09-01 FDA Guidance

Final FDA guidance on clinical evidence. Published 2017 by CDRH/CBER.

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Regulatory Resources

Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) for Early Feasibility Medical Device Clinical Studies

Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling

Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use

FDA Decisions for Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Investigations

In Vitro Companion Diagnostic Devices

Balancing Premarket and Postmarket Data Collection for Devices Subject to Premarket Approval

Patient Preference Information — Voluntary Submission and Review in PMA/HDE/De Novo

Adaptive Designs for Medical Device Clinical Studies

Leveraging Existing Clinical Data for Extrapolation to Pediatric Uses of Medical Devices

Evaluation and Reporting of Age-, Race-, and Ethnicity-Specific Data in Medical Device Clinical Studies

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