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MDD 93/42/EEC

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What is MDD 93/42/EEC?

MDD 93/42/EEC refers to the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, a directive issued by the European Economic Community concerning medical devices. It sets out the regulatory requirements for medical devices to be placed on the market in the European Union. It covers a wide range of devices, from simple bandages to complex equipment like pacemakers, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards. The directive outlines essential requirements related to design, manufacturing, labeling, and clinical evaluation. Manufacturers must demonstrate compliance through conformity assessment procedures, often involving notified bodies, to obtain CE marking, which allows them to legally market their devices within the EU. The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 has replaced the MDD 93/42/EEC.

What other technologies are related to MDD 93/42/EEC?

MDD 93/42/EEC Complementary Technologies

The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) allows recognized auditing organizations to conduct a single audit of a medical device manufacturer that satisfies the relevant requirements of the regulatory authorities participating in the program. While not a direct replacement for MDD 93/42/EEC, it helps demonstrate compliance with various regulatory requirements, including some that overlap with the MDD, especially quality management system aspects, and is thus complementary, particularly during transition periods or for manufacturers selling to multiple markets.
mentioned alongside MDD 93/42/EEC in 5% (58) of relevant job posts
ISO 13485 specifies requirements for a quality management system specific to the medical device industry. Compliance with ISO 13485 is often used to demonstrate conformity to certain aspects of MDD 93/42/EEC. While not a replacement for the entire directive, it's a key component in meeting the quality system requirements, making it strongly complementary.
mentioned alongside MDD 93/42/EEC in 1% (97) of relevant job posts

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