Making Sense Of The Muddle Of EU Device Registration Timelines
Executive Summary
The recent document from the European Commission's Medical Devices Coordination Group concerning device registration timelines is difficult to follow, with its many unexplained references. This article aims to clarify how the MDCG's findings affect the way manufacturers should prepare for MDR compliance.
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