MDR and IVDR Resources
A collection of informational resources on the European MDR and IVDR regulations for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
This section brings together introductory guides, useful references and links to official sources. It is designed to help navigate the main topics of the European regulatory framework.
The resources are organised by topic and intended for quick consultation.

MDR
Medical Device Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2017/745
Guides and resources to help navigate the European Regulation on medical devices.
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In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2017/746
Guides and resources to help navigate the European Regulation on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
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Why this section exists
This page was created to collect evergreen content organised by topic and easy to consult.
It is not a chronological blog, but an introductory regulatory library dedicated to the main topics related to MDR and IVDR.
Informational note
The resources in this section are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute regulatory, legal, technical or professional advice.
The content is based on publicly available sources and, where appropriate, refers to official texts, European Commission pages and updated institutional documentation.
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