📊🩺 In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR): What You Need to Know
Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) Compliance 🧪:
From May 26, 2022, LDTs within health institutions must comply with General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR). Manufacturers should prioritize compliance and registration for a seamless transition.
FDA Updates on LDTs 🇺🇸:
The U.S. FDA issued its Final Rule on Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) on April 29, 2024. This marks the end of the enforcement discretion policy, and LDTs are now regulated as medical devices. A four-year phased implementation is in place.
Your Action Plan: Staying Compliant
- Conduct a Gap Analysis 🔍: Evaluate your product portfolio and identify areas of non-compliance.
- Gather Clinical Data 📑: Ensure robust clinical evidence supports device performance.
- Engage Early with a Notified Body 🏅: Start the certification process promptly.
- Implement Risk-Based Management ⚠️: Align internal processes to the new regulatory landscape.
- Prepare for UDI Implementation 📦: Ensure seamless traceability for all devices.
- Focus on Quality Systems ✅: Set up compliant quality management systems (QMS).
- Post-Market Surveillance 👁️🗨️: Adopt proactive monitoring practices.
- Register in EUDAMED 🖥️: Ensure all economic operators meet registration requirements.
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