Medical Devices

IVD/CE-marking

IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) devices are regulated by EU Directive 98/79/EC of 27. October 1998.

Certification

Product must carry the CE-mark to be permitted for sales in the EU. Additionally, an increasing number of other markets around the world require CE marking on medical devices.

ISO 13485

ISO 13485 certification is relevant for all medical devices manufacturers and suppliers. The standard is harmonized with the Medical Devices Directive and IVD directive and describes requirements on quality management systems handling medical and IVD devices.

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