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Medical Device Regulation (MDR in EU, FDA in US) is the legal framework for bringing medical devices to market. Regulations require: risk assessment, design documentation, clinical evidence, quality management, post-market surveillance. One wrong classification = product can't be sold (or gets pulled). Companies underestimating MDR spend millions on rework. Mastery takes 6-8 weeks minimum. MDR regulatory experts command 80-150k+ premiums because they unlock market access and prevent catastrophic compliance failures.

Vad är MDR Medical Device Regulation

Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is the legal framework for bringing medical devices to market. In the EU, MDR (Medical Device Regulation) replaced the Medical Device Directive. In the US, FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates devices. Both require: device classification (risk level), clinical/technical evidence, quality management system (QMS), post-market surveillance, and reporting adverse events. Compliance means devices are safe and effective; non-compliance means legal liability, product recalls, fines. Medical device companies need regulatory expertise to avoid catastrophic mistakes. Misclassifying a device costs millions (design rework, delayed launch, legal liability). Regulatory experts prevent these disasters. They're also bottlenecks: scarce, high-demand, well-paid. Learning MDR positions you to lead compliance strategy for device companies or become an independent regulatory consultant.

🔧 VERKTYG & EKOSYSTEM
Regulatory databases (FDA CDRH, Eudamed)Risk management softwareDesign documentation systemsQuality management systemsClinical evidence platformsCompliance trackingDocument managementAudit preparation tools

💰 Lön per region

OmrådeNybörjareMidErfaren
USA$100k$160k$280k
UK£60k£97k£170k
EU€67k€107k€187k
CANADAC$110kC$175kC$305k

❓ Vanliga frågor

What's the difference between FDA (US) and MDR (EU) medical device regulations?
FDA: classification (Class I/II/III) based on risk. Predicate device comparison, 510k, or PMA required. US market focus. MDR: universal classes (Class I-III). Notified Body review, PMCF (post-market clinical follow-up). EU market. Different rules, both required for global launch.
What's a predicate device and why does it matter?
Predicate device = existing FDA-cleared device that's substantially equivalent to yours. If you find predicate, 510k pathway (faster, cheaper). If no predicate, you need PMA (clinical trials, long approval). Predicate matters: time to market difference is 6 months vs 3 years.
What's the difference between Class I, II, III medical devices?
Class I (low-risk): bandages, stethoscopes. No testing needed. Class II (moderate): infusion pumps, blood pressure monitors. Predicate device + testing. Class III (high-risk): pacemakers, implants. Clinical trials required. Classification determines approval pathway.
What does post-market surveillance mean?
After approval, monitor device performance in real world. Collect data (adverse events, recalls). Report to regulator. If safety issues emerge, implement corrections or recalls. Surveillance is ongoing obligation, not one-time approval.
How much does MDR compliance cost?
Varies wildly. Class I: $50-100k. Class II: $200-500k (testing, documentation, predicate research). Class III: $1-5M+ (clinical trials, regulatory consultant). Budget accordingly before starting.

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