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Regulatory Expertise for Medical Devices & IVDs

Executive briefings, white papers, practical guides, and more on regulatory strategy, development and validation, market access, digitalization, and other topics—available for you to download.

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Executive Briefing · PDF · EnglishRegulatory Strategy: Clarify Priorities and Develop a Robust RoadmapHow can competing regulatory requirements be prioritized effectively? This Executive Briefing shows how manufacturers can align business objectives, regulatory dependencies, resources, and critical paths into a manageable roadmap.Learn More & Request a Download
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Executive Briefing · PDF · EnglishRegulatory Digitalization: Effectively Integrating Processes, Data, and SystemsA new tool alone cannot digitize a regulatory organization. The Executive Briefing shows how manufacturers can align processes, data, responsibilities, and systems to establish a sustainable approach to digitalization—from strategy through tool selection to implementation.Learn More & Request a Download
Executive Briefing: Achieving Regulatory Resilience as a Medical Device Manufacturer
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Executive Briefing · PDF · EnglishRegulatory Resilience: Maintaining the Ability to Act as Conditions ChangeHow well can your organization respond to new requirements, additional documentation, staff absences, or critical post-market signals? The Executive Briefing explains the key requirements for regulatory resilience and includes a self-assessment to help you evaluate your organization's current status.Learn More & Request a Download
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Executive Briefing · PDF · EnglishInternational Approval: Realistically Assessing and Prioritizing Market AccessA decision to enter a new market is often made quickly; the regulatory implications often don’t become apparent until later. This Executive Briefing shows how manufacturers can assess requirements, existing evidence, resources, and long-term commitments early on and use this information to develop a viable regulatory strategy.Learn More & Request a Download
Practical Overview of Clinical Evaluation, PMS, PMCF, and MDR Reporting in the Product Life Cycle
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Practice Overview · PDF · EnglishMDR Product Life Cycle Reporting: Plans and ReportsHow do Clinical Evaluation, PMS, and PMCF interrelate throughout the product life cycle? This overview illustrates the chronological and technical relationships between CEP, CDP, CER, the PMS plan, PMCF, PSUR, and SSCP, and explains each of these documents.Download PDF
White Paper Series 1 - 4: Technical Documentation Under the MDR, Part 4: Closing GAPs and Updating Documentation
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White Paper Series 1 - 4 · PDF · only in GermanTechnical Documentation Under the MDR – 4 White Papers for Your MDR PracticeFrom reviewing your existing products to conducting a GAP analysis, establishing a clear documentation structure, and closing gaps: This four-part series guides you through the process of creating your technical documentation. Choose the part that best fits your current task.Learn More & Request a Download
White Paper on Technical Documentation Under the IVDR for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
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White Paper · PDF · only in GermanTechnical Documentation Under the IVDR: From IVDD to IVDRThis comprehensive practical guide shows manufacturers how to adapt their technical documentation to the IVDR. From classification and GSPR to GAP analysis and performance evaluation, and on to PMS and ongoing updates, the white paper systematically guides readers through the key requirements.Learn More & Request a Download
Guide to MDR Requirements for Manufacturers and Suppliers of Medical Devices
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Practical Guide · PDF · only in GermanMDR for Manufacturers and Suppliers: A Guide to CollaborationWhat does MDR require of manufacturers, and what does this mean for their suppliers? The guide, developed in collaboration with VDMA HealthTech, explains key requirements for quality management, development, risk management, and manufacturing from both perspectives and provides practical guidance for collaboration.Learn More & Request a Download
Practical Overview of Development Files, Technical Documentation, PMS, and QMS for Medical Devices
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Practice Overview · PDF · only in GermanMedical Device Documentation: Development File, TechDoc, and QMS in ContextWhat information should be included in development files and technical documentation, and how do they relate to risk management, PMS, CAPA, and change management? This concise overview organizes the most important files and processes throughout the product lifecycle.Download PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Downloads

What is the difference between executive briefings, white papers, practice overviews, and practice guides?

Our Executive Briefings provide a concise overview of strategic issues and help you clarify priorities and next steps. White papers cover regulatory topics in greater detail. Practice overviews make technical concepts easy to understand at a glance. Practice guides offer concrete advice for day-to-day work and collaboration.

How can I download the resources?

Select the document that interests you. You can download our practice overviews directly as PDF files. For executive briefings, white papers, and practice guides, you will first be directed to a page with additional information and a form you can use to request the download.

Who are these downloads intended for?

These resources are primarily intended for decision-makers at medical device and IVD manufacturers—including those in executive management, regulatory affairs, quality management, development, and clinical affairs. Depending on the topic, they support strategic decision-making or specific regulatory tasks. The MDR Practical Guide, developed in collaboration with VDMA HealthTech, is also intended for suppliers to medical device manufacturers.

In which languages are the documents available?

The Executive Briefings are available in German and English (English: on the English-language resources page). The practical guide “MDR Product Life Cycle Reporting” is in English. The MDR white papers and the practical guide from the VDMA collaboration are currently available only in German. Information regarding the language can be found at the top of this page next to each document. The available English translations can be found on the English-language resources page.

Would you like to apply one of these topics to your specific situation?

Our white papers, executive briefings, and practical overviews will help guide you. If you’d like to know what a specific topic means for your product, portfolio, or organization, we’d be happy to discuss it with you.

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Dr. Caroline Arnold, Head of Sales bei Metecon