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MDD - The Medical Devices Directive

The Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC defines safety and reliability requirements for medical equipment to be sold in the EEC. The requirements apply to both products and manufacturers. ​
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​The Medical Devices Directive (MDD) applies to all general medical devices not covered by the Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive or the In Vitro Diagnostics Directive.

In order to be compliant with MDD, you need to classify your products correctly. The MDD divides products into different classes, based on risk and intended use, which again determines the relevant conformity assessment procedure. For products classified with medium to high degree of risk, the MDD requires a conformity assessment procedure involving a notified body, such as DNV Business Assurance.

How can DNV Business Assurance help?
DNV Business Assurance has been appointed as notified body for all medical devices under the quality modules of the Medical Devices Directive, annexes II, V and VI. We are able to assess and certify your quality system so that you can affix the CE mark to your products according to MDD.

The CE mark is a requirement to be able to sell medical products and equipment in the EU. Additionally, an increasing number of other markets require CE marking.

DNV Business Assurance’ services include:
 
  • Technical documentation/file or design dossier assessment/review
  • Production quality assurance equivalent to ISO 13485
  • Full quality assurance equivalent to ISO 13485

 

We carry out the CE assessments at customers’ premises. We can also provide guidance and interpretation of the directive related to your products in particular, and provide training for better understanding of the directive.

DNV Business Assurance is member of the European Association of Notified Bodies for Medical Devices. We have 25 offices around the world who are involved in CE marking of medical equipment.

Contact us to proceed with product classification and certification.