{"id":14309,"date":"2026-06-19T15:06:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/eudamed-the-regulatory-turning-point-for-medical-devices\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:12:50","slug":"eudamed-the-regulatory-turning-point-for-medical-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/en\/eudamed-the-regulatory-turning-point-for-medical-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"EUDAMED: The Regulatory Turning Point for Medical Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>May 28, 2026, marked a watershed moment for medical devices in Europe. As of this date, full EUDAMED registration became mandatory for all devices undergoing certification under the MDR and IVDR regulations. The database becomes the operational hub of the single market. This is not a bureaucratic formality, but a binding requirement to maintain market access.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f8e5bc5657135ca76b05ca75729240c\"><strong>THE LEGAL LIABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>A common misconception is that the process can be delegated to the Authorized Representative (EC REP) or is managed by the Notified Body (NB). In reality, the manufacturer is the sole legal entity responsible for data integrity, accuracy, and submission.<\/p>\n\n<p>The operation requires a meticulous cleanup of internal databases and a deep understanding of the system&#8217;s technical specifications. Waiting until the last minute means risking critical compliance failures, which would trigger a mandatory suspension of market placement across the entire European Union.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ca2b2c9020a31e9aaf0d270c92706a9\"><strong>THE NEXT MILESTONE: NOVEMBER 27, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>The countdown continues, and the next crucial milestone is set for November 27, 2026. In five months, the mandate will extend to &#8216;legacy&#8217; devices (MDD\/IVDD) and to already compliant devices marketed before May 28, 2026. 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