EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745)
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices replaces Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC. It establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for medical devices in the EU covering the entire product lifecycle from design and manufacturing through post-market surveillance. Applies to all medical devices placed on the EU market. Fully applicable since May 2021.
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Framework Domains (4)
Annex I — General Safety and Performance Requirements
Essential safety and performance requirements applicable to all medical devices
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDR-AI-01 | Risk Management |
| MDR-AI-02 | Chemical, Physical and Biological Properties |
| MDR-AI-03 | Infection and Microbial Contamination |
| MDR-AI-04 | Software and Cybersecurity Requirements |
| MDR-AI-05 | Clinical Evaluation |
| MDR-AI-06 | Labelling and Instructions for Use |
Chapter II — Device Classification and Conformity
Device classification, conformity assessment procedures, and CE marking
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDR-II-01 | Device Classification Rules |
| MDR-II-02 | Conformity Assessment Procedures |
| MDR-II-03 | CE Marking Requirements |
| MDR-II-04 | EU Declaration of Conformity |
Chapter III — Economic Operators
Obligations of manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers, and distributors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDR-III-01 | Manufacturer General Obligations |
| MDR-III-02 | Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance |
| MDR-III-03 | Unique Device Identification (UDI) |
| MDR-III-04 | Traceability Requirements |
| MDR-III-05 | Authorized Representative Obligations |
Chapter VII — Post-Market Surveillance
Post-market surveillance, vigilance, and market surveillance requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDR-VII-01 | Post-Market Surveillance System |
| MDR-VII-02 | Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) |
| MDR-VII-03 | Serious Incident Reporting |
| MDR-VII-04 | Field Safety Corrective Actions (FSCA) |
| MDR-VII-05 | Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745)?
EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) is a compliance framework from European Union with 4 domains and 20 controls. Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices replaces Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC. It establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for medical devices in the EU covering the entire product lifecycle from design and manufacturing through post-market surveillance. Applies to all medical devices placed on the EU market. Fully applicable since May 2021. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) have?
EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) has 20 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Annex I — General Safety and Performance Requirements (6 controls), Chapter III — Economic Operators (5 controls), Chapter VII — Post-Market Surveillance (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) map to?
EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) maps to 407 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 15189:2022 — Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence (40% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (40% coverage), ICH E6(R3) — Good Clinical Practice (40% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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