If you are a U.S.-based manufacturer of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) looking to commercialize your products in Europe, obtaining CE marking is a mandatory step. Compliance with the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) ensures that your software meets the required safety, performance, and regulatory standards for legal marketing in Europe. Below, we outline the key steps to achieve CE marking certification.
To comply with MDR, manufacturers must implement a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 13485. This standard ensures that medical devices are consistently designed, developed, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
For U.S.-based companies, the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR) (21 CFR Part 820) is being updated to align more closely with ISO 13485, with the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) taking effect in 2026. However, compliance with ISO 13485 is mandatory for CE marking in Europe.
Rule 11 (Annex VII, chapter III) of the MDR 2017/745 determines the classification of SaMD based on their intended use and potential risks.
Your technical file must comply with MDR and includes the following essential documents:
this is a non-exhaustive list, there are other documents that constitute the Technical File.
For Class I medical devices, must self-certify compliance with MDR but are still required to register their device with the Competent Authority in the EU member state where their Authorized Representative (AR) is established.
For Class IIa, IIb, or III SaMD, a Notified Body (NB) must validate MDR compliance by delivering the CE-marking certificate.
Under MDR, all manufacturers must register in EUDAMED, the European Database on Medical Devices, which centralizes information about economic operators, devices, and post-market surveillance. EUDAMED is designed to enhance transparency and traceability within the EU market.
You and your Authorized Representative must both register in the Economic Operators module.
Each device must be registered in the UDI/Device Registration module, ensuring compliance with MDR Article 27 on traceability.
For a U.S.-based SaMD company, entering the European market requires strict adherence to MDR 2017/745. The key steps include:
With the right regulatory approach, your software can successfully enter the European market.
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