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Insights for European medical device launches

Operator-grade guides on EU MDR, IVDR, country-specific regulatory frameworks, hospital procurement, and distributor selection — written by someone who has actually run European MedTech distribution operations.

EU MDR

EU MDR Clinical Evaluation Report: A Practical Guide

What the CER actually requires, how MDR Article 61 changed the equivalence pathway, what Notified Bodies look for, and the rejection drivers to avoid. Class-by-class breakdown plus realistic timeline and cost.

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EU MDR

EU MDR Authorized Representative — what non-EU manufacturers need

The Article 11 EC REP role explained — joint liability, selection criteria, contractual structure, distributor-as-EC-REP trade-offs, Switzerland CH-REP and UK Responsible Person.

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EU MDR

EU MDR Post-Market Surveillance — building a PMS system that works

The four PMS documents (PMS Plan, PMSR, PSUR, PMCF), data flow design, vigilance vs. PMS distinction, audit findings to avoid. From PSUR cadence to operational reality.

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