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CE Marking Approval for Medical Devices
CE Marking approval assures the public that your device conforms with applicable EU legislation and allows your product to be sold in all EU member countries legally. The majority of medical device manufacturers are eager to launch their products because they want to start achieving their financial objectives and want their innovation to start assisting patients.
It is essential and mandated by law that you make sure you are abiding by the stringent rules of the medical devices regulations (law of the land) where you intend to sell your device before sales can happen. Failure to do so could create legal hurdles and, more significantly, your end consumers.
If you’re not familiar with the Class IIa, Class IIb, or Class III medical device CE Marking approval process, the following information in this page will educate you on all the steps involved in the process.
CE Marking Approval Criteria
The medical device CE marking approval criteria for medical devices are governed by the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation depending on the type and risk class of medical device. Here are some key aspects of the approval criteria:
- Conformity Assessment Procedure and route of CE marking
- Technical Documentation
- Level of medical device Quality Management System implemented
- Clinical Evaluation
- Labelling and Instructions for Use
- Post-Market Surveillance
- Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up
- Risk Management
- Unique Device Identification (UDI)
- GAP assessment of MDQMS
- EU Representative
These criteria aim to ensure that medical devices placed on the European market meet high standards of safety, performance, and quality, ultimately safeguarding the health and well-being of patients and users.
CE Marking Approval Process Flowchart
PHASE I |
STAGES |
IDENTIFICATION, COLLECTION, COMPILATION AND REVIEW OF DATA |
RESPONSIBILITY |
TIME |
1 |
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Manufacturer |
10 Days |
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2 |
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Manufacturer & I3CGlobal |
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3 |
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Manufacturer |
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4 |
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Manufacturer | ||
5 |
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I3CGlobal |
10-20 Days |
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6 |
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I3CGlobal |
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7 |
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Manufacturer |
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8 |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
Manufacturer & I3CGlobal |
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9 |
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Manufacturer |
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10 |
MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED INFORMATION
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I3CGlobal |
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11 |
DEVICE DESIGN FILE |
Manufacturer |
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12 |
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
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Manufacturer & I3CGlobal |
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13 |
FINAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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Manufacturer & I3CGlobal |
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PHASE III |
14 |
MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS |
Manufacturer |
10 Days |
15 |
SUPPLIERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS |
Manufacturer |
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16 |
THE GENERAL SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
I3CGlobal |
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17 |
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I3CGlobal |
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PHASE IV |
18 |
BENEFIT-RISK ANALYSIS AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
I3CGlobal |
30-90 Days |
19 |
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Manufacturer & I3CGlobal |
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20 |
POST-MARKET ACTIVITIES
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I3CGlobal |
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21 |
CLINICAL EVALUATION REPORT |
I3CGlobal |
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22 |
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I3CGlobal |
90 Days | |
PHASE V |
23 |
SOFTWARE VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION |
Manufacturer |
10 Days |
24 |
Submission of Technical File to NB |
I3CGlobal |
30 Days | |
25 |
NOTIFIED BODY REVIEW & APPROVAL
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I3CGlobal & Notified Body |
150-300 Days |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I3CGlobal help with Technical Documentation?
Yes, we are medical device regulatory consultants and UKRP service providers. We help manufacturers submit technical documentation to Certification bodies for UKCA
Who issue CE Marking Approval for medical devices?
A CE certificate will be issued by a Notified Body if the medical device is Class Is/m, IIa, IIb, III, or if your IVD comes within Annex II, List A; Annex II, List B, or is self-testing.
How long does it take to get CE Marking?
Medical Device testing, pre-clinical studies, clinical evaluation, design documentation, and labelling will take no more than 5-6 months, whereas notified body review will take 6-10 months.
What is the EU CE and UKCA Mark?
To market medical devices in the European Union, your product must be CE Marked. CE Marking approval certifies that your medical device conforms with applicable EU legislation and allows your product to be sold in all EU member countries as a legal medical device. When the United Kingdom departed the European Union in January 2021, the UKCA mark went into effect. UKCA Certification is provided by Approved Bodies in the United Kingdom. The structure of the technical documentation and requirements is almost the same.