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EU MDR Consultants for Medical Device CE Marking

EU MDR Consultants are professionals who specialize in helping medical device manufacturers such as equipment, single-use devices, medical software, implants, various active and non-active devices, reusable devices, hospitable consumables, etc. and other stakeholders comply with the requirements set forth by the EU MDR.

 

New European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745, which is a comprehensive set of regulations governing medical devices in the European Union (EU). It was adopted by the European Parliament and Council in April 2017 and came into effect on May 26, 2021, replacing the previous Medical Device Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC and Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive (AIMDD) 90/385/EEC. Know more about MDR 2017/745.

 

These regulations, which came into effect on May 26, 2022, are designed to ensure the general safety and performance of medical devices marketed within the European Union. Compliance with the MDR is mandatory for all medical devices imported or manufactured for sale in the EU, and non-compliance can result in rejection at the port of entry, product recalls, suspension of CE Certificate or other regulatory actions.

INDIA  –  GERMANY  –  MALAYSIA  –  PORTUGAL  –  UK  –  USA  –  VIETNAM

Who needs EU MDR Consultants?

Any company involved in the development, manufacturing, or distribution of medical devices intended for affixing CE Logo on the device or planning to export to Europe may benefit from our EU MDR Consultants. This includes startups, small, medium and even large corporations.

 

Manufacturers lacking experienced staff for technical file preparation and clinical evaluation report review may engage EU MDR Consulting Services. First-time applicants are advised to use EU MDR Consulting Services to streamline the process and expedite documentation and implementation. Our MDR Consultants can greatly enhance the likelihood of achieving compliance and obtaining successful certification.

 

EU MDR consultants don’t add cost – they prevent unnecessary cost. I3CGlobal helps manufacturers achieve compliance faster, smarter, and more economical!

Strategic EU MDR 2017/745 Compliance Services

Appointing an EU MDR consultant doesn’t increase your costs; it significantly reduces them.

Many manufacturers assume that hiring big consulting firms like I3CGlobal will inflate budgets. In reality, the opposite is true. Proper regulatory planning and a well-developed Technical File with full GSPR compliance eliminate unnecessary testing, avoid repeat clinical studies, and prevent costly rework.

 

Instead of hiring freelance individuals with limited expertise or hiring high salaried, experienced professionals for MDR process, manufacturers gain instant access to a multidisciplinary expert team. Technical documentation is completed faster and more accurately by multiple specialists without long-term salary commitments.

 

By partnering with multidisciplinary team of regulatory, clinical, and quality experts from I3CGlobal, your internal teams stay focused on core business and day-to-day operations, while our experts manage MDR compliance efficiently, correctly, and cost-effectively. The result: faster MDR CE approval, lower overall cost, and reduced regulatory risk.

MDD to MDR Transition & Gap Analysis

Performing an MDR Gap Analysis early helps manufacturers avoid certification delays, reduce Notified Body findings, improve the quality of Technical Documentation, prepare realistic project timelines, minimize regulatory risks, and maintain continuous access to the European Union market.

Area What is Reviewed Common Gaps Found
Device Classification Current classification, MDR classification rules, impact of reclassification, and conformity assessment route. Software and reusable surgical instruments often move into higher risk classes under MDR.
Technical Documentation Device description, intended use, GSPR compliance, design and manufacturing information, verification and validation data, risk management file, clinical evidence, and PMS documentation. Missing Annex II and Annex III sections, incomplete GSPR compliance evidence.
Clinical Evaluation Existing CER quality, clinical data, literature review process, equivalence claims, PMCF requirements, and clinical benefit justification. Older MDD CERs are usually insufficient under MDR, weak equivalence justification, missing PMCF plans.
Risk Management Hazard identification, benefit-risk analysis, residual risk evaluation, usability risks, and cybersecurity risks. Non-compliance with ISO 14971, missing linkage to GSPR, incomplete benefit-risk analysis.
Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) PMS Plan, PMS Report or PSUR, vigilance procedures, trend reporting, complaint handling, and PMCF activities. Many MDD manufacturers do not have a proactive MDR-compliant PMS system.
Labelling & UDI MDR symbols, UDI placement, IFU compliance, importer and EU Representative details, warnings, and language requirements. Missing UDI, outdated symbols, incorrect or incomplete IFU language requirements.
Quality Management System (QMS) PRRC procedures, supplier controls, economic operator controls, change management, vigilance procedures, and PMS integration. QMS not fully updated for MDR or ISO 13485:2016 requirements.
Economic Operators Responsibilities and agreements for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and Authorized Representatives. Missing or outdated agreements and unclear responsibilities.
EUDAMED Readiness SRN registration, UDI database uploads, vigilance reporting, and actor registration. Many manufacturers are not fully prepared for EUDAMED obligations.

Technical Documentation & File Remediation

Technical Documentation is one of the most important requirements under EU MDR 2017/745. Many manufacturers face challenges because their existing files are incomplete, outdated, or not fully compliant with current regulatory requirements. Technical documentation  and file remediation helps identify these gaps and update the documentation to meet regulatory expectations.

 

Our team supports manufacturers in reviewing and remediating Technical Files according to EU MDR Annex II and Annex III requirements. This includes updating device descriptions, intended use, GSPR checklists, risk management files, Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), PMS documentation, PMCF documents, labeling, IFU, verification and validation data, and other supporting records required for regulatory compliance.

 

We help manufacturers improve the quality, structure, and completeness of their Technical Documentation to reduce Notified Body findings, support smoother audits and submissions, and maintain continued market access in the European Union and other global markets.

Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER) & Literature Review

If you have ever tried to get a medical device CE marked under EU MDR, you will know that clinical evidence is where most manufacturers hit a wall. The Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) is the document your Notified Body will scrutinize most closely. It has to show, clearly and convincingly, that your device is safe and that it performs the way you say it does. Not in theory. In practice, with real patients.

 

To build that case, your clinical team works through a Literature Review going through published medical studies, clinical trial data, and peer-reviewed research to find every relevant piece of evidence that exists for your device and the clinical area it sits in. The stronger and more thorough that search, the stronger your CER.

 

Most manufacturers underestimate how much work this takes and how unforgiving Notified Bodies have become since MDR replaced MDD. A CER that passed scrutiny five years ago would likely not pass today. Getting both documents right the first time saves months of back-and-forth with your Notified Body and keeps your CE Marking timeline on track.

Comprehensive CE Marking Solutions for Europe

Getting a CE Mark is necessary for selling medical devices in Europe. It shows that the device follows EU safety, health, and performance requirements under EU MDR 2017/745. At I3CGLOBAL, we help manufacturers understand and complete the CE Marking process in a simple and organized way.

 

Our team supports manufacturers from the beginning of the project until final certification and market access. We help reduce delays, improve documentation quality, and support companies during Notified Body reviews to make the CE certification process smoother and easier.

 

Gap Analysis & Strategy: We identify MDR compliance gaps and help manufacturers choose the correct and fastest path for CE certification, including MDD to MDR transition support.

Technical Documentation: We prepare and review Technical Files, Design Dossiers, and other MDR documents required for Notified Body submissions and audits.

Clinical Investigation (Prospective and Retrospective – PMCF studies): We prepare and review Technical Files, Design Dossiers, and other MDR documents required for Notified Body submissions and audits.

Quality Management Systems (QMS): We support implementation and auditing of ISO 13485:2016 compliant Quality Management Systems for medical device manufacturers.

Authorized Representation: We provide EU Authorized Representative (EAR) services for manufacturers located outside the European Union.

Notified Body Liaison: We help manage submissions, communication, and follow-up activities with European Notified Bodies during the CE certification process.

Classification of Medical Devices under MDR

Getting your device classification right is the first and most important step in your EU MDR 2017/745 compliance journey. Devices are categorized into Class I, IIa, IIb, and Class III based on their intended purpose, duration of use, and the level of risk they present to the patient.

 

EU MDR introduced stricter classification rules compared to MDD, particularly for software (Rule 11), implants, and substance-based devices. Many products that sat in a lower risk class under MDD have been up-classified under MDR, which directly affects the level of Notified Body involvement and the depth of technical documentation required.

 

Getting the classification wrong at the start creates costly delays later. Our consultants apply all 22 MDR classification rules to your specific device making sure your regulatory strategy is built on the right foundation from day one.

Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance

I3CGlobal locations are ISO 13485 Certified and data security certified to ISO 27001, which demonstrates our commitment to overall quality and document security in our customer service operations. Our EU MDR Consultants, Leads and Managers are responsive to answering customer technical emails within 24 hours, as it demonstrates our timely communication.

 

Generally, we at I3CGlobal help manufacturers navigate and document the complex regulatory requirements of any type and class of device and ensure the Notified Body approval on time, thereby without description the products can be sold in the EU territory.

Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance

CE Marking is not the finish line, it is the starting point. Under EU MDR 2017/745, manufacturers must continuously monitor how their device performs in the real world, throughout its entire lifecycle. At I3CGlobal, we build PMS systems that are practical, compliant, and tailored to your device’s risk class. We develop your PMS Plan and PMS Reports, prepare Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) for higher-risk devices, and design Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up (PMCF) programmes that close clinical evidence gaps identified in your CER.

 

When incidents happen, we manage the full vigilance process, from assessing whether an event is reportable, to submitting notifications to EUDAMED and National Competent Authorities on your behalf. Whether you are setting up PMS for the first time or strengthening an existing system, our team keeps you audit-ready at every stage.

Why Choose I3CGLOBAL as Your EU MDR Consultant?

Under EU MDR Article 15, all medical device manufacturer must appoint a Personel Responsible for Regulatory Compliance commonly called as PRRC in short. The PRRC responsibility is to ensure medical devices meet all EU MDR 2017/745 requirements and are safe for patients.

 

At I3CGlobal, as MDR Consultants does not keep PRRC but our EU Representative locations in Germany and Portugal employees PRRC for supporting our global customers to comply with requirments.

Role of EU MDR Consultants for 2017/745

The role of the 2017/745 EU MDR consultants are to provide guidance and support to medical device manufacturers, importers, and distributors to ensure compliance with the regulation. The MDR 2017/745 consultants can help with various aspects of compliance, including:

 

  • EU MDR Consultants help manufacturers develop a regulatory strategy that aligns with the requirements of the MDR 2017/745. This includes determining the appropriate classification for the device, identifying applicable standards and regulations
  • Consultants assists with the preparation and review of technical documentation required for MDR 2017/745 compliance. This includes all sections detailed in Annex II
  • EU MDR help manufacturers establish and maintain a QMS that meets the requirements of the MDR 2017/745. This includes developing and implementing procedures for design control, risk management, and post-market surveillance
  • EU MDR Consultants can assist with the planning and execution of clinical evaluations required for MDR 2017/745 compliance. This includes identifying appropriate clinical data sources, designing and conducting clinical studies, and analyzing and reporting the results as per Article 61
  • They supports manufacturers in establishing and maintaining a post-market surveillance system that complies with the requirements of the MDR 2017/745. This includes monitoring and reporting adverse events, conducting trend analysis, and developing PSUR
  • They assisted with the interaction with notified bodies for MDR 2017/745 compliance. This includes preparing and submitting applications for CE marking, responding to notified body requests for information, answering review comments and participating in audits and inspections

Frequently Asked Questions : EU MDR Consultants for Medical Device CE Marking

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Page updated on 12th May 2026, by Dr. Deepasree K and Approved by Mr. John Dias