During the development of the UDI Manager packages, we focused intensively on how to best meet the diverse requirements of medical device manufacturers. The result: four tailor-made packages plus a customizable ENTERPRISE version, which are based on a monthly or annual base fee and supplemented by a pay-as-you-use model for additional UDIs. We explain exactly […]
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Despite some delays, the final EUDAMED deadline is not far off. Its scope remains challenging for manufacturers. The requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) are overwhelming, there are not enough capacities in the company, and the budget is also tight. At the same time, there is uncertainty about further potential changes to the MDR. […]
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EUDAMED is a central database and an important component of the MDR and IVDR. It is used to collect and manage information about medical devices, thereby contributing to their safety and traceability. Its goal is to create transparency for patients. They can obtain information about relevant products using the Unique Device Identifiers (UDIs). Whether it’s […]
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The M2M connection to EUDAMED enables automated data transfer for UDI information. But when is implementation worthwhile? In this article, you will learn about the advantages of M2M and for which manufacturers it is particularly useful. While the guidelines can provide a good overview, we at tracekey do not agree with every point. Therefore, in […]
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The European Union’s AI Act is a comprehensive regulation establishing a legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time. The law was passed on May 21, 2024, and came into force on August 1 of the same year. It regulates the development, deployment, and use of AIs. The aim is to improve the […]
Counterfeit medical devices are a problem worldwide, as inferior counterfeits endanger patients’ lives. Unlike counterfeit medicines, however, there is hardly any data or established processes and regulations to help solve the problem. Medical devices form a diverse and large group with over 500,000 products. Subsequently, they are often affected by counterfeiting or irregularly removed from […]
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EUDAMED stands for European Database on Medical Devices. It was introduced as part of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the In vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR). Manufacturers register their products here and store all relevant data such as certificates and studies. Thanks to this database, patients can easily access information about the medical […]
On December 31, 2020, the Brexit transition phase ended, along with the validity of EU regulations in the UK. Since leaving the EU, the United Kingdom (UK) has been struggling with corresponding hurdles. There is a shortage of workers in some sectors, sales to the EU have decreased, and there have been significant costs associated […]
Before the 2017 adoption of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and thus EUDAMED, there were already national databases for medical devices in the EU countries. As in many aspects of the economy, the European medical device market was highly fragmented before the introduction of the MDR. Therefore, it was and is difficult for manufacturers to […]
With the launch of ChatGPT on November 30, 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) experienced a huge boom worldwide. Within two months, 100 million people had registered for the chatbot developed by OpenAI. The already prominent topic developed into a megatrend in a short space of time. ChatGPT and competing products such as Google’s Gemini are generative […]