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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Older people with social care needs and multiple long-term conditions

Oesophago-gastric cancer: assessment and management in adults

Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s

Obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder: treatment

Nutrition support for adults: oral nutrition support, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: diagnosis and management

Neutropenic sepsis: prevention and management in people with cancer

Neuropathic pain in adults: pharmacological management in non-specialist settings

Neonatal parenteral nutrition

NICE NG97: Dementia: assessment, management and support

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