{"id":15395,"date":"2026-10-14T09:03:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/medical-devices-how-to-navigate-the-choice-of-a-notified-body\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:22:40","slug":"medical-devices-how-to-navigate-the-choice-of-a-notified-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/en\/medical-devices-how-to-navigate-the-choice-of-a-notified-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Devices: How to Navigate the Choice of a Notified Body"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right Notified Body (NB) is one of the most strategic decisions a medical device manufacturer can make. Today, certification is not merely a legal requirement\u2014it is the pillar supporting market access, patient safety, and business continuity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what factors determine the choice of the ideal partner?<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" 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-1\"><strong>SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all Notified Bodies cover the entire spectrum of medical technologies. The first step is to verify that the Body is designated for the specific risk class and relevant product code. 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