What Is EU MDR?
The EU MDR Medical device regulation that came into effect in 2021 reformed the process of medical device and drug-device combination products regulation in the EU. In the case of the pharmaceutical industry, it provides more rigorous questioning, more demanding clinical evidence, and more intensive quality control of each of the stages of a product lifecycle. The goal of the regulation is to increase patient safety, disclosure, and responsibility on all aspects of medicinal products involving devices.
Overview of EU MDR
EU MDR harmonizes medical device regulation among the EU member states. It applies to:- Medical equipment that is employed alone or together with drugs.
- Products combining drugs and devices, e.g. prefilled syringes and inhalers and transdermal patches.
- Therapy-directing companion diagnostics.
The regulation focuses on clinical assessment, post-market monitoring and transparency whereby manufacturers must show safety and performance using sound data.
Key Requirements for Pharma Companies
In drug-device products, pharmaceutical companies are required to adhere to a number of EU MDR provisions:- Improved Clinical Evidence: stricter criteria on clinical data in order to demonstrate safety and efficacy.
- Unique Device Identification (UDI): The labeling is required to be used across the supply chain.
- Post-Market Surveillance: Ongoing monitoring of the performance of the device and reporting events of adverse occurrences.
- Notification Body Control: Instructions prior to CE marking.
- EUDAMED Database: The regulation information is readily available to the public, which enhances transparency among the stakeholders and the patients.
These conditions allow pharma companies to be highly patient with safety and quality standards in implementing novel drug-device solutions.
Impact on Pharma Industry
EU MDR has redefined the approach toward product development used by pharmaceutical companies:- More time is required to clear regulations to meet higher evidence requirements.
- High compliance, testing and documentation costs.
- After-sale support: This will involve increased cooperation between pharma and device manufacturers to achieve regulatory expectations.
- Better patient trust in the form of transparency and enhanced safety.
- Finally, EU MDR streamlines European standards to global excellence, which enhances the global recognition of EU approved products.
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