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USA: eMDR – Electronic Medical Device Reporting: FDA Requirements and Submission Process – May/June 2026

USA: eMDR – Electronic Medical Device Reporting: FDA Requirements and Submission Process – May/June 2026

  • 2026-06-26 06:31:01

The FDA's Electronic Medical Device Reporting (eMDR) program requires medical device manufacturers and importers to submit Medical Device Reports (MDRs) electronically for adverse events, malfunctions, and other reportable incidents. The eMDR system improves the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of post-market surveillance by enabling electronic submission, processing, and tracking of reports through FDA systems. Manufacturers should establish robust procedures to ensure compliance with eMDR requirements and maintain effective post-market monitoring of device safety and performance.

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Europe: Uniform Quality Management and Procedural Requirements for Notified Bodies under MDR and IVDR – May/June 2026

Europe: Uniform Quality Management and Procedural Requirements for Notified Bodies under MDR and IVDR – May/June 2026

  • 2026-06-26 05:27:53

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/977 establishes uniform quality management and procedural requirements for notified bodies designated under MDR (EU) 2017/745 and IVDR (EU) 2017/746. The Regulation aims to harmonize conformity assessment practices, improve transparency and predictability, and ensure consistent treatment of manufacturers across the European Union.

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QT Activity: Webinar Recap | EU MDR 2026 Update: Practical Insights on Transition, Documentation & Compliance Strategy – April/May 2026

QT Activity: Webinar Recap | EU MDR 2026 Update: Practical Insights on Transition, Documentation & Compliance Strategy – April/May 2026

  • 2026-05-22 02:22:56

As EU MDR expectations continue to intensify in 2026, manufacturers are facing greater scrutiny across technical documentation, clinical evidence, and lifecycle compliance. Qualtech's webinar recap highlights practical insights on MDR transition planning, Annex XVI obligations, notified body expectations, and key compliance priorities shaping EU market access strategies.

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Qualech Webinar: From Paperwork to Practice – Mastering EU MDR Technical Documentation – April 2026

Qualech Webinar: From Paperwork to Practice – Mastering EU MDR Technical Documentation – April 2026

  • 2026-04-01 07:49:34

Qualtech invites you to a free webinar on April 17, 2026, on mastering Technical Documentation under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Regulatory expert Dr. Arkan Zwick will share practical guidance on MDR documentation, Annex XVI requirements, legacy device transitions, and working with notified bodies. The session provides valuable insights for all medical device manufacturers currently active in, or planning to enter, the European market.

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Qualtech Webinar: Expert Insights - EU MDR Updates 2026 – February 2026

Qualtech Webinar: Expert Insights - EU MDR Updates 2026 – February 2026

  • 2026-01-20 03:48:00

Join Qualtech's free webinar "Expert Insights - EU MDR Updates 2026" on February 12, 2026, to gain practical insights and stay up to date with the most recent developments in the European Medical Device Regulation. This session will assist you and your organization to confidently navigate EU MDR requirements and prepare for the end of the transition period. Stay informed, stay compliant, and turn MDR challenges into opportunities.

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