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1. These Regulations may be cited as the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 and shall come into force 13th June 2002.
1ZA. Regulations 19B, 19C, 30A, 44ZA and 44ZB cease to have effect at 23:59 on 30th June 2023.
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 1ZA, 1A inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1A. Schedules 2 and 2A have effect.]
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 1ZA, 1A inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2.—(1) [F2Subject to Parts VIII and IX,] in these RegulationsF3...—
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“active implantable medical device” means a medical device which—
relies for its functioning on a source of electrical energy or a source of power other than that generated directly by the human body or by gravity; and
is intended to be totally or partially introduced into the human body (whether surgically or medically, including being introduced into a natural orifice) and which is intended to remain in the human body after completion of the surgical or medical procedure during which it is introduced,
even if it is intended to administer a medicinal product or incorporates as an integral part a substance which, if used separately, would be a medicinal product;
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[F6“approved body” is to be construed in accordance with regulation A45;]
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“CE marking” means a conformity marking consisting of the initials “CE”;
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[F10“clinical data” means the safety or performance information that is generated from the use of a device, derived from—
clinical investigations of the device concerned; or
clinical investigations or other studies reported in scientific literature of a similar device for which equivalence to the device in question can be demonstrated; or
published or unpublished reports on other clinical experiences of either the device in question or a similar device for which equivalence to the device in question can be demonstrated;]
[F11“coronavirus test device” means an in vitro diagnostic medical device for the detection of the presence of a viral antigen or viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);]
[F12designated standard” has the meaning given in regulation 3A;]
“device for performance evaluation” means a product which is intended by its manufacturer to be subject to one or more performance evaluation studies in laboratories for medical analysis or in other appropriate environments outside his own premises;
[F13“Directive 90/385” means Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to active implantable devices [F14as it had effect immediately before IP completion day];]
[F15“Directive 93/42” means Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices [F16as it had effect immediately before IP completion day];]
[F17“Directive 98/79” means Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in-vitro diagnostic medical devices [F18as it had effect immediately before IP completion day];]
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[F20“Directive 2003/12” means Commission Directive 2003/12 of 3rd February 2003 on the reclassification of breast implants in the framework of Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices;]
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[F22“Directive 2005/50” means Commission Directive 2005/50/EC of 11 August 2005 on the reclassification of hip, knee and shoulder joint replacements in the framework of Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices;]
[F23“Directive 2007/47” means Directive 2007/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 90/385/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to active implantable medical devices, Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices and Directive 98/8/EC concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market;]
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“F25... CAB” shall be construed in accordance with regulation 48(1);
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[F29“hazard” means a potential source of injury or damage to health;]
[F30“hip, knee or shoulder replacement” means an implantable component part of a total joint replacement system which is intended to provide a function similar to that of either a natural hip joint, a natural knee joint or a natural shoulder joint, other than ancillary components (screws, wedges, plates and instruments);]
[F31“intended for clinical investigation” means—
intended for use by a registered medical practitioner when conducting investigations of that device in an adequate human clinical environment; or
intended for use by any other person in [F32Great Britain] who, by virtue of their professional qualification, is authorised to carry out investigations of that device in an adequate human clinical environment;]
“intended purpose” means—
in relation to an active implantable medical device, the use for which it is intended and for which it is suited according to the data supplied by the manufacturer in the instructions relating to it;
in relation to any other medical device, the use to which the device is intended according to the data supplied by the manufacturer on the labelling, the instructions for use and/or the promotional materials;
“in vitro diagnostic medical device” means a medical device which—
is a reagent, reagent product, calibrator, control material, kit, instrument, apparatus, equipment or system, whether used alone or in combination; and
is intended by the manufacturer to be usedin vitro for the examination of specimens, including blood and tissue donations, derived from the human body, solely or principally for the purpose of providing information—
concerning a physiological or pathological state,
concerning a congenital abnormality,
to determine the safety and compatibility of donations, including blood and tissue donations, with potential recipients, or
to monitor therapeutic measures,
and includes a specimen receptacle but not a product for general laboratory use, unless that product, in view of its characteristics, is specifically intended by its manufacturer to be used forin vitro diagnostic examination;
[F33“machinery” has the meaning given to it by [F34regulation 4 of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008];]
“manufacturer” means—
the person with responsibility for the design, manufacture, packaging and labelling of a device before it is placed on the market under his own name, regardless of whether these operations are carried out by that person himself or on his behalf by a third party; or
any other person who assembles, packages, processes, fully refurbishes or labels one or more ready-made products or assigns to them their intended purpose as a device with a view to their being placed on the market under his own name, apart from a person who assembles or adapts devices already on the market to their intended purpose for an individual patient;
“medical device” means [F35any instrument, apparatus, appliance, software, material or other article, whether used alone or in combination, together with any accessories, including the software intended by its manufacturer to be used specifically for diagnosis or therapeutic purposes or both and necessary for its proper application,] which—
is intended by the manufacturer to be used for human beings for the purpose of-
diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease,
diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, alleviation of or compensation for an injury or handicap,
investigation, replacement or modification of the anatomy or of a physiological process, or
control of conception; and
does not achieve its principal intended action in or on the human body by pharmacological, immunological or metabolic means, even if it is assisted in its function by such means,
and includes devices intended to administer a medicinal product or which incorporate as an integral part a substance which, if used separately, would be a medicinal product and which is liable to act upon the body with action ancillary to that of the device;
“the Medical Devices Directives” means Directive 90/385, Directive 93/42, [F36both read with Regulation (EU) No 207/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] and Directive 98/79;
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“medicinal product” has the meaning given in [F38regulation 2(1) of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012];
[F39“mutual recognition agreement” means an agreement that—
is between the United Kingdom and a country listed in Schedule 2, and
covers matters including the conditions under which the United Kingdom and the that country will accept or recognise the results of conformity assessment procedures undertaken by the each other's designated bodies;]
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“placing on the market” means, in relation to a medical device, the first making available in return for payment or free of charge of a new or fully refurbished device, other than a device intended for clinical investigation, with a view to distribution, use, or both, on the [F43Great Britain] market [F44and related expressions must be construed accordingly];
“putting into service” means—
in relation to an active implantable medical device, the making available of the device to a registered medical practitioner for implantation;
in relation to any other medical device, the first making available of the device in [F45Great Britain] to a final user, including where a device is used in a professional context for the purposes of medical analysis without being marketed;
[F46“Regulation (EU) No 207/2012” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 207/2012 of 9 March 2012 on electronic instructions for use of medical devices;
“Regulation (EU) No 722/2012” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 of 8 August 2012 concerning particular requirements as regards the requirements laid down in Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC with respect to active implantable medical devices and medical devices manufactured utilising tissues of animal origin;]
“relevant essential requirements”, in relation to a medical device, means the essential requirements set out in Annex 1 of Directive 90/385, Annex I of Directive 93/42 or Annex I of Directive 98/79 which apply to it, but not including, in the case of a device intended for clinical investigation, such of those requirements, or aspects of them, as are the subject of the investigation;
“specimen receptacle” means a medical device which (whether vacuum-type or not) is specifically intended by its manufacturer to be used for the primary containment and preservation of specimens derived from the human body for the purpose ofin vitro diagnostic examination;
“stable derivatives device” means a medical device that contains human blood, blood products, plasma or blood cells of human origin, and which incorporates, as an integral part, a substance which—
if used separately, may be considered to be a medicinal product constituent or a medicinal product derived from human blood or human plasma within the meaning of [F47regulation 2(2) of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012]; and
is liable to act upon the human body with action ancillary to that of the device;
“supply”, in relation to a medical device, means—
the supply of, or the offer or agreement to supply, the device; or
the exposure or possession for supply of the device;
[F48“third country conformity assessment body” means a body established in a country which is listed in Schedule 2 and designated in accordance with a relevant mutual recognition agreement to carry out conformity assessment procedures for the purposes of these Regulations;]
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[F50“UK marking” has the meaning given in Article 2(22) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008;] and
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[F52“UK responsible person” means a person established in any part of the United Kingdom who acts on behalf of a manufacturer established outside the United Kingdom in relation to specified tasks with regard to the manufacturer's obligations under these regulations.]
[F53(1A) In these Regulations, any reference to Annexes 1 to 7 to Directive 90/385, Annexes I to X to Directive 93/42 or Annex I to X to Directive 98/79 is to be construed as a reference to those Annexes [F54as they applied immediately before IP completion day and as modified by Schedule 2A.]]
[F55(1B) In these Regulations, any reference to Annex 1 to Directive 90/385 or to Annex I to Directive 93/42 is to that Annex read with Regulation (EU) No 207/2012.]
(2) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference—
(a)to a numbered regulation, Part or Schedule is to the regulation or Part of, or the Schedule to, these Regulations bearing that number;
(b)in a regulation to a numbered or lettered paragraph is to the paragraph of that regulation bearing that number or letter; and
(c)in a paragraph to a numbered or lettered sub-paragraph is to the sub-paragraph in that paragraph bearing that number or letter.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F2Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 2(a)
F4Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (26.5.2021) by virtue of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (c. 3), ss. 41(4), 50(3) (with s. 41(8)); S.I. 2021/610, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)
F5Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)
F6Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(aa) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F9Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(da) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(c)
F11Words in reg. 2 inserted (28.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/910), regs. 1(1), 3
F12Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F13Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(a)(i)
F14Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(e) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F15Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)
F16Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(f) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(e)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F17Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(a)(iii)
F18Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(g) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(f)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F19Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(h) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F20Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 2(c)
F21Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(b)
F22Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 2(a)
F23Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(d)
F24Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F25Word in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(j) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F26Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(c)
F27Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(ia) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(g)(h)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F28Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(k) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F29Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(e)
F30Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 2(b)
F31Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(f)
F32Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(l) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(i)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F33Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(g)
F34Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(m) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F35Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(h)
F36Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(4)
F37Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(i)
F38Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(n) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F39Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(o) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F40Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(p) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F41Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(d)
F42Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(q) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(j)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F43Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(r)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(k)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F44Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(r)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F45Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(s) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(l)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F46Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(5)
F47Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(t) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F48Words in reg. 2 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(u) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F49Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(e)
F50Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(ua) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 24(m)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F51Words in reg. 2 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(v) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(n)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F52Words in reg. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(w) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 4(o)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F53Reg. 2(1A) inserted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(b)
F54Words in reg. 2(1A) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(4) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F55Reg. 2(1B) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(6)
2.—(1) In these RegulationsF428...—
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“active implantable medical device” means a medical device which—
relies for its functioning on a source of electrical energy or a source of power other than that generated directly by the human body or by gravity; and
is intended to be totally or partially introduced into the human body (whether surgically or medically, including being introduced into a natural orifice) and which is intended to remain in the human body after completion of the surgical or medical procedure during which it is introduced,
even if it is intended to administer a medicinal product or incorporates as an integral part a substance which, if used separately, would be a medicinal product;
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“Association Agreement” means an Agreement, listed in Schedule 1, establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, on the one part, and another State on the other part (referred to in these Regulations as a “State which is a Party to an Association Agreement”) on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products;
[F430“authorised representative” means a person established within a relevant state, explicitly designated by the manufacturer who is not a person established in a relevant state, who acts for the manufacturer and may be addressed by authorities and bodies in a relevant state instead of the manufacturer with regard to the latter’s obligation under Directive 90/385, Directive 93/42 and Directive 98/79;]
“CE marking” means a conformity marking consisting of the initials “CE”;
“the Community” means—
in the context of any requirement relating to an in vitro diagnostic medical device, the [F431European Union];
in the context of any requirement relating to any other medical device, the European Economic Area;
[F432“clinical data” means the safety or performance information that is generated from the use of a device, derived from—
clinical investigations of the device concerned; or
clinical investigations or other studies reported in scientific literature of a similar device for which equivalence to the device in question can be demonstrated; or
published or unpublished reports on other clinical experiences of either the device in question or a similar device for which equivalence to the device in question can be demonstrated;]
[F11“coronavirus test device” means an in vitro diagnostic medical device for the detection of the presence of a viral antigen or viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);]
“device for performance evaluation” means a product which is intended by its manufacturer to be subject to one or more performance evaluation studies in laboratories for medical analysis or in other appropriate environments outside his own premises;
[F433“Directive 90/385” means Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to active implantable devices;]
[F434“Directive 93/42” means Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices;]
[F435“Directive 98/79” means Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in-vitro diagnostic medical devices;]
“Directive 2001/83” means Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6th November 2001 on the Community Code relating to medicinal products for human use F436 [F437as amended by Directive 2002/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council setting standards of quality and safety for the collection, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human blood and blood components, Commission Directive 2003/63/EC amending Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use, Directive 2004/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending, as regards traditional herbal medicinal products, Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use and Directive 2004/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use];
[F438“Directive 2003/12” means Commission Directive 2003/12 of 3rd February 2003 on the reclassification of breast implants in the framework of Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices;]
F439...
[F440“Directive 2005/50” means Commission Directive 2005/50/EC of 11 August 2005 on the reclassification of hip, knee and shoulder joint replacements in the framework of Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices;]
[F441“Directive 2007/47” means Directive 2007/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 90/385/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to active implantable medical devices, Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices and Directive 98/8/EC concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market;
“Directive 2006/42/EC” means Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery;]
“F442... CAB” shall be construed in accordance with regulation 48(1);
F443...
[F444“European Economic Area” means the European Economic Area created by the EEA Agreement;]
“harmonised standard” means—
a technical specification adopted, on a mandate from the European Commission, by the European Committee for Standardisation or the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation, or by both of those bodies, in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations F445, pursuant to the general guidelines on co-operation between the Commission and the said Committees signed on 13th November 1984; or
a monograph of the European Pharmacopoeia (in particular any monograph on surgical sutures and the interaction between medicinal products and materials used in medical devices containing medicinal products),
the reference number of which has been published in the Official Journal of the [F431European Union];
[F446“hazard” means a potential source of injury or damage to health;]
[F447“hip, knee or shoulder replacement” means an implantable component part of a total joint replacement system which is intended to provide a function similar to that of either a natural hip joint, a natural knee joint or a natural shoulder joint, other than ancillary components (screws, wedges, plates and instruments);]
[F448“intended for clinical investigation” means—
intended for use by a registered medical practitioner when conducting investigations of that device in an adequate human clinical environment; or
intended for use by any other person in a [F449relevant state] who, by virtue of their professional qualification, is authorised to carry out investigations of that device in an adequate human clinical environment;]
“intended purpose” means—
in relation to an active implantable medical device, the use for which it is intended and for which it is suited according to the data supplied by the manufacturer in the instructions relating to it;
in relation to any other medical device, the use to which the device is intended according to the data supplied by the manufacturer on the labelling, the instructions for use and/or the promotional materials;
“in vitro diagnostic medical device” means a medical device which—
is a reagent, reagent product, calibrator, control material, kit, instrument, apparatus, equipment or system, whether used alone or in combination; and
is intended by the manufacturer to be usedin vitro for the examination of specimens, including blood and tissue donations, derived from the human body, solely or principally for the purpose of providing information—
concerning a physiological or pathological state,
concerning a congenital abnormality,
to determine the safety and compatibility of donations, including blood and tissue donations, with potential recipients, or
to monitor therapeutic measures,
and includes a specimen receptacle but not a product for general laboratory use, unless that product, in view of its characteristics, is specifically intended by its manufacturer to be used forin vitro diagnostic examination;
[F450“machinery” has the meaning given to it by Article 2(a) of Directive 2006/42;]
“manufacturer” means—
the person with responsibility for the design, manufacture, packaging and labelling of a device before it is placed on the market under his own name, regardless of whether these operations are carried out by that person himself or on his behalf by a third party; or
any other person who assembles, packages, processes, fully refurbishes or labels one or more ready-made products or assigns to them their intended purpose as a device with a view to their being placed on the market under his own name, apart from a person who assembles or adapts devices already on the market to their intended purpose for an individual patient;
[F451“medical device” has the meaning given in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and includes devices intended to administer a medicinal product or which incorporate as an integral part a substance which, if used separately, would be a medicinal product and which is liable to act upon the body with action ancillary to that of the device;]
“the Medical Devices Directives” means Directive 90/385, Directive 93/42, [F452both read with Regulation (EU) No 207/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] and Directive 98/79;
F453...
“medicinal product” has the meaning given in article 1.2 of Directive 2001/83;
“Mutual Recognition Agreements” means the agreements, listed in Schedule 2, concluded between the European Community and States which are not part of the European Community on matters including the conditions under which each Party will accept or recognise the results of the conformity assessment procedures undertaken by the other Party’s designated bodies;
“national standard” means a technical specification adopted by [F454a relevant state] which transposes, and corresponds to, a harmonised standard;
F455...
“notified body” means a body authorised in accordance with [F456Part V or] the Medical Devices Directives to carry out tasks of a notified body or the importing Party under the Medical Devices Directives or the Mutual Recognition Agreements in respect of a conformity assessment procedure;
“placing on the market” means, in relation to a medical device, the first making available in return for payment or free of charge of a new or fully refurbished device, other than a device intended for clinical investigation, with a view to distribution, use, or both, on [F457a relevant state] market;
“putting into service” means—
in relation to an active implantable medical device, the making available of the device to a registered medical practitioner for implantation;
in relation to any other medical device, the first making available of the device in [F458a relevant state] to a final user, including where a device is used in a professional context for the purposes of medical analysis without being marketed;
[F459“Regulation (EU) No 207/2012” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 207/2012 of 9 March 2012 on electronic instructions for use of medical devices;
“Regulation (EU) No 722/2012” means Commission Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 of 8 August 2012 concerning particular requirements as regards the requirements laid down in Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC with respect to active implantable medical devices and medical devices manufactured utilising tissues of animal origin;]
[F460“Regulation (EU) 2017/745” means Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC;]
“relevant essential requirements”, in relation to a medical device, means the essential requirements set out in Annex 1 of Directive 90/385, Annex I of Directive 93/42 or Annex I of Directive 98/79 which apply to it, but not including, in the case of a device intended for clinical investigation, such of those requirements, or aspects of them, as are the subject of the investigation;
[F461“relevant market” means a market of a relevant state;
“relevant state” means—
in relation to any requirement relating to an in vitro diagnostic medical device, Northern Ireland or a Member State of the European Union;
in relation to any requirement relating to any other medical device, Northern Ireland or a state in the European Economic Area;
a State other than a Member State of the European Union which is a Party to an Association Agreement (where applicable under that Association Agreement);]
“specimen receptacle” means a medical device which (whether vacuum-type or not) is specifically intended by its manufacturer to be used for the primary containment and preservation of specimens derived from the human body for the purpose ofin vitro diagnostic examination;
“stable derivatives device” means a medical device that contains human blood, blood products, plasma or blood cells of human origin, and which incorporates, as an integral part, a substance which—
if used separately, may be considered to be a medicinal product constituent or a medicinal product derived from human blood or human plasma within the meaning of article 1.10 of Directive 2001/83; and
is liable to act upon the human body with action ancillary to that of the device;
“supply”, in relation to a medical device, means—
the supply of, or the offer or agreement to supply, the device; or
the exposure or possession for supply of the device;
“third country conformity assessment body” means a body in a State which is not part of the Community that is designated in accordance with the Mutual Recognition Agreements to carry out tasks of a notified body under the conformity assessment procedures set out in the Medical Devices Directives;
F462...
[F461“UK mutual recognition agreement” means an agreement between the United Kingdom and another country that covers matters including the conditions under which the United Kingdom and that country will accept or recognise the results of the conformity assessment procedures undertaken by each other’s designated bodies;
“UK(NI) indication” means the marking in the form set out in Schedule 1 to the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK(NI) indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020;]
“UK notified body” shall be construed in accordance with regulation 45; and
[F461“UK responsible person” is to be construed in accordance with regulation 19B(2) for the purposes of Part II, regulation 21C(2) for the purposes of Part III and regulation 44A(2) for the purposes of part IV.]
[F463(1A) In these Regulations, any reference to Annexes 1 to 7 to Directive 90/385, Annexes I to X to Directive 93/42 or Annex I to X to Directive 98/79 is to be construed as a reference to those Annexes as amended from time to time.]
[F464(1B) In these Regulations, any reference to Annex 1 to Directive 90/385 or to Annex I to Directive 93/42 is to that Annex read with Regulation (EU) No 207/2012.]
(2) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference—
(a)to a numbered regulation, Part or Schedule is to the regulation or Part of, or the Schedule to, these Regulations bearing that number;
(b)in a regulation to a numbered or lettered paragraph is to the paragraph of that regulation bearing that number or letter; and
(c)in a paragraph to a numbered or lettered sub-paragraph is to the sub-paragraph in that paragraph bearing that number or letter.
Extent Information
E46This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F4Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (26.5.2021) by virtue of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (c. 3), ss. 41(4), 50(3) (with s. 41(8)); S.I. 2021/610, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)
F11Words in reg. 2 inserted (28.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/910), regs. 1(1), 3
F428Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 2(a)
F429Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)
F430Words in reg. 2 substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(a)
F431Words in Regulations substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 4 (with art. 3(3))
F432Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(c)
F433Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(a)(i)
F434Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(a)(ii)
F435Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(a)(iii)
F436OJ No. L 311, 28.11.2001, p.67.
F437Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (30.10.2005) by The Medicines (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Amendment Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2759), reg. 1(a), Sch. para. 10
F438Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 2(c)
F439Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(b)
F440Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 2(a)
F441Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(d)
F442Word in reg. 2 omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(b)
F443Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(c)
F444Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
F445OJ No. L 204, 21.7.1998, p.37; amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ No. L 217, 5.8.1998, p.18).
F446Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(e)
F447Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 2(b)
F448Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(f)
F449Words in reg. 2 substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(c)
F450Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(g)
F451Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (N.I.) (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 30(a)
F452Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(4)
F453Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 2(i)
F454Words in reg. 2 substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(d)
F455Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(d)
F456Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 2(f)
F457Words in reg. 2 substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(e)
F458Words in reg. 2 substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(f)
F459Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(5)
F460Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (N.I.) (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 30(b)
F461Words in reg. 2 inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 2(g)
F462Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(e)
F463Reg. 2(1A) inserted (1.7.2012) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1426), regs. 1(1), 2(b)
F464Reg. 2(1B) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 2(6)
2A.—(1) Notwithstanding the effect of regulations 19B, 19C, 30A, 44ZA and 44ZB and the expiry of the period during which those regulations apply by virtue of regulation 1ZA, any medical device—
(a)which meets the requirements of these Regulations as they apply in Northern Ireland [F57or of Regulation (EU) 2017/745]; and
(b)which is a qualifying Northern Ireland good,
may be placed on the Great Britain market as if it meets the requirements of these Regulations as they apply in Great Britain.
(2) In this regulation,
[F58(a)] “qualifying Northern Ireland good” has the meaning given in regulations made under section 8C(6) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;
[F59(b)“Regulation (EU) 2017/745” means Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC.]]
Textual Amendments
F56Reg. 2A inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(4A) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F57Words in reg. 2A(1)(a) inserted (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 31(a)
F58Words in reg. 2A(2) renumbered as reg. 2A(2)(a) (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 31(b)(i)
F59Reg. 2A(2)(b) inserted (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 31(b)(ii)
3. These Regulations shall not apply to—
(a)medicinal products governed by [F60the Human Medicines Regulations 2012] (including medicinal products derived from human blood or human plasma F61...);
(b)human blood, human blood products, plasma or blood cells of human origin;
(c)devices that incorporate, at the time of placing on the market, human blood, blood products, plasma or blood cells of human origin, except for [F62—
(i)stable derivatives devices,
(ii)active implantable medical devices and accessories to such devices, and
(iii)in vitro diagnostic medical devices and accessories to such devices,];
(d)transplants or tissues or cells of human origin or products incorporating or derived from tissues or cells of human origin [F63, except for F64..., in vitro diagnostic medical devices and accessories to such devices] [F65save where medicinal products are incorporated as ancillary to the device];
[F66(e)transplants or tissues or cells of animal origin, unless—
(i)a device is manufactured utilising animal tissue which is rendered non-viable or non-viable products derived from animal tissue, or
(ii)a product is F67... an in vitro diagnostic medical device, or an accessory to such a device;]
(f)cosmetic products governed by [F68Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30th November 2009 on cosmetic products;] or
F69(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F60Words in reg. 3(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(c)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F61Words in reg. 3(a) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(c)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F62Words in reg. 3(c) substituted (10.3.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(a), 3(a)
F63Words in reg. 3(d) inserted (10.3.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(a), 3(b)
F64Words in reg. 3(d) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
F65Words in reg. 3(d) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
F66Reg. 3(e) substituted (10.3.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(a), 3(c)
F67Words in reg. 3(e)(ii) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(c)
F68Words in reg. 3(f) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F69Reg. 3(g) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(d)
3. These Regulations shall not apply to—
(a)medicinal products governed by Directive 2001/83 (including medicinal products derived from human blood or human plasma governed by Title X of Directive 2001/83);
(b)human blood, human blood products, plasma or blood cells of human origin;
(c)devices that incorporate, at the time of placing on the market, human blood, blood products, plasma or blood cells of human origin, except for [F465—
(i)stable derivatives devices,
(ii)active implantable medical devices and accessories to such devices, and
(iii)in vitro diagnostic medical devices and accessories to such devices,];
(d)transplants or tissues or cells of human origin or products incorporating or derived from tissues or cells of human origin [F466, except for F467..., in vitro diagnostic medical devices and accessories to such devices] [F468save where medicinal products are incorporated as ancillary to the device];
[F469(e)transplants or tissues or cells of animal origin, unless—
(i)a device is manufactured utilising animal tissue which is rendered non-viable or non-viable products derived from animal tissue, or
(ii)a product is F470... an in vitro diagnostic medical device, or an accessory to such a device;]
(f)cosmetic products governed by Council Directive 76/768/EEC F471, as amended F472; or
F473(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E47This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F465Words in reg. 3(c) substituted (10.3.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(a), 3(a)
F466Words in reg. 3(d) inserted (10.3.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(a), 3(b)
F467Words in reg. 3(d) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
F468Words in reg. 3(d) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
F469Reg. 3(e) substituted (10.3.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(a), 3(c)
F470Words in reg. 3(e)(ii) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(c)
F471OJ No. L 262, 27.9.1976, p.169.
F472Council Directive 76/768/EEC was amended for the twenty-sixth time by Commission Directive 2000/41/EC (OJ No. L 145, 20.6.2000, p.25).
F473Reg. 3(g) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 3(d)
3ZA.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2)—
(a)Parts 2 and 3 only apply in Northern Ireland for the purposes of regulating qualifying devices.
(b)Parts 5 to 7 only apply in Northern Ireland for the purposes of regulating qualifying devices and devices within the scope of Part 4.
(2) The following provisions continue to apply in Northern Ireland in accordance with this paragraph whether or not the device to which they apply is referred to in paragraph (1)—
(a)for the purposes of registration of medical devices and persons placing medical devices on the market in Northern Ireland—
(i)regulation 19 (registration of persons placing general medical devices on the market),
(ii)regulation 21B (registration of persons placing active implantable medical devices on the market), and
(iii)regulation 53 (fees in connection with the registration of devices and changes to registration details),
apply until the date which is 6 months after the date of publication of the notice referred to in Article 34(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
(b)Parts 5 to 7 apply for purposes related to the designation of conformity assessment bodies for the purposes of a UK mutual recognition agreement.
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a device is a qualifying device if, by virtue of Article 120 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745—
(a)it may be placed on the market, put into service or made available in Northern Ireland in accordance with the requirements of Directive 93/42 or Directive 90/385, rather than Regulation (EU) 2017/745; and
(b)it is placed on the market, put into service or made available in Northern Ireland in accordance with, and subject to the requirements of and the arrangements set out in, Parts 2, 3 and 5 to 7.]
Textual Amendments
F70Reg. 3ZA inserted (N.I.) (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 32
3A.—(1) In Parts II, III and IV of these Regulations, a “designated standard” means—
(a)a technical specification which is—
(i)adopted by a recognised standardisation body [F72or an international standardising body], for repeated or continuous application with which compliance is not compulsory; and
(ii)designated by the Secretary of State by publishing a reference to the standard and maintaining that publication in a manner the Secretary of State considers appropriate; or
(b)a monograph of the European Pharmacopoeia (in particular on surgical sutures and on the interaction between medicinal products and materials used in devices containing medicinal products) which has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a “technical specification” means a document which prescribes technical requirements to be fulfilled by a device, process, service or system (“the product”) and which lays down—
(a)the characteristics required of a product, including levels of quality, performance, interoperability, environmental protection, health and safety and dimensions;
(b)the requirements applicable to the product as regards the name under which the product is sold, terminology, symbols, testing and test methods, packaging, marking or labelling and conformity assessment procedures; and
(c)the production methods and processes relating to the product, where these have an effect on its characteristics.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation a “recognised standardisation body” means any one of the following organisations—
(a)the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN);
(b)the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC);
(c)the British Standards Institute (BSI).
[F73(3A) In this regulation “international standardising body” has the same meaning as it has for the purposes of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, part of Annex 1A to the agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation signed at Marrakesh on 15 April 1994 (as modified from time to time).]
(4) When considering whether the manner of publication of a reference is appropriate in accordance with paragraph (1)(b), the Secretary of State must have regard to whether the publication will draw the standard to the attention of any person who may have an interest in the standard.
(5) Before publishing the reference to a standard in relation to a technical specification which has been adopted by BSI, the Secretary of State must have regard to whether the technical specification is consistent with [F74such] technical specifications adopted by the other recognised standardisation bodies [F75or by international standardising bodies as the Secretary of State considers to be relevant.]
(6) The Secretary of State may remove from publication the reference to a standard which has been published in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).
(7) Where the Secretary of State removes the reference to a standard from publication, that standard is no longer a designated standard.
(8) In this regulation—
(a)a reference to a “device” is a reference to a medical device or its accessory or an in vitro diagnostic medical device or its accessory to which these Regulations apply;
(b)a reference to “the European Pharmacopoeia” is a reference to the European Pharmacopoeia adopted in accordance with the Convention on the Elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia.
Textual Amendments
F71Regs. 3A, 3B inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(6) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 2 and S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(2)(3), 4(2), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F72Words in reg. 3A(1)(a)(i) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29), s. 40(7), Sch. 4 para. 1(a); S.I. 2020/1662, reg. 2(ee)
F73Reg. 3A(3A) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29), s. 40(7), Sch. 4 para. 1(b); S.I. 2020/1662, reg. 2(ee)
F74Word in reg. 3A(5) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29), s. 40(7), Sch. 4 para. 1(c)(i); S.I. 2020/1662, reg. 2(ee)
F75Words in reg. 3A(5) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29), s. 40(7), Sch. 4 para. 1(c)(ii); S.I. 2020/1662, reg. 2(ee)
F763B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F71Regs. 3A, 3B inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(6) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 2 and S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(2)(3), 4(2), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F76Reg. 3B omitted (26.5.2021) by virtue of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (c. 3), ss. 41(5), 50(3); S.I. 2021/610, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)
4.—(1) Part II shall not be applied before 1st July 2004 in respect of a device which has been subjected to EEC pattern approval before 1st January 1995 in accordance with the Clinical Thermometers (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1993 M1.
(2) Part II shall not be applied—
(a)before 10th January 2007 in respect of a stable derivatives device placed on the market without a CE marking, if the device satisfies the requirements of the laws of that part of the United Kingdom in which it is placed on the market as in force on 10th January 2002; or
(b)before 10th January 2009 in respect of a stable derivatives device put into service without a CE marking, if the device satisfies the requirements of the laws of that part of the United Kingdom in which it is placed on the market as in force on 10th January 2002.
(3) Part IV shall not be applied before 7th December 2003 in respect of a device placed on the market which is—
(a)anin vitro diagnostic medical device without a CE marking; or
(b)a device for performance evaluation and the manufacturer or his authorised representative does not indicate, directly or indirectly, that it is a device which is subject to the provisions of these Regulations,
if the device satisfies the requirements of the laws of that part of the United Kingdom in which it is placed on the market as in force on 7th December 1998.
(4) Part IV shall not be applied before 7th December 2005 in respect of a device put into service which is—
(a)anin vitro diagnostic medical device without a CE marking; or
(b)a device for performance evaluation and the manufacturer or his authorised representative does not indicate, directly or indirectly, that it is a device which is subject to the provisions of these Regulations,
if the device satisfies the requirements of the laws of that part of the United Kingdom in which it is put into service as in force on 7th December 1998.
[F77(5) Regulation 13(4) shall not be applied before 1st March 2004 in respect of breast implants which—
(a)bore a CE marking before 1st September 2003; and
(b)satisfy the requirements in respect of relevant devices falling within Class IIb set out in regulation 13(3).]
[F78(6) Regulation 19A shall not be applied before 1st October 2004 in respect of a device placed on the market before 1st April 2004.]
Textual Amendments
F77Reg. 4(5) inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 3(a)
F78Reg. 4(6) added (1.4.2004) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(b), 3(b)
Marginal Citations
4A.—(1) This regulation applies to hip, knee or shoulder replacements.
(2) Regulation 13(4) shall not apply in respect of a replacement—
(a)whose manufacturer or his authorised representative has before 1st September 2007—
(i)fulfilled the applicable obligations imposed by Annex II, excluding Section 4 of that Annex,
(ii)declared, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in that Annex, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it, and
(iii)ensured that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; and
(b)in respect of which an examination under Section 4 of Annex II has been carried out and an EC design-examination certificate under that Section has been issued before 1st September 2009.
(3) Regulation 13(4) shall not apply before 1st September 2009 in respect of a replacement—
(a)whose manufacturer or his authorised representative has—
(i)fulfilled the applicable obligations imposed by Annex II, excluding Section 4 of that Annex,
(ii)declared, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in that Annex, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it, and
(iii)ensured that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; and
(b)which is covered by the decision of a notified body issued in accordance with Section 3.3 or 3.4 of Annex II before 1st September 2007.
(4) Regulation 13(4) shall not apply before 1st September 2010 in respect of replacement—
(a)whose manufacturer or his authorised representative has—
(i)fulfilled the applicable obligations imposed by Annex III together with Annex VI,
(ii)declared, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it, and
(iii)ensured that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; and
(b)which is covered by the decision of a notified body issued in accordance with Section 3.3 or 3.4 of Annex VI before 1st September 2007.
(5) Regulation 13(4) shall not apply in respect of a replacement which—
(a)satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph (4)(a) and (b);
(b)has been placed on the market before 1st September 2010; and
(b)is put into service on or after that date.]
Textual Amendments
F79Reg. 4A inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 4
4D.—(1) Regulation 19 is revoked on the day that is 4 months after IP completion day (which is when regulation 7A comes into force).
(2) Regulation 7A does not apply until the day that is 8 months after IP completion day in respect of a device or accessory—
(a) that is a relevant device for the purposes of Part II; and
(b)that is classified as belonging to—
(i)Class IIa, as referred to in regulation 7, or
(ii)Class IIb, as referred to in regulation 7, and is also a Group A device (within the meaning given in regulation 52(1)).
(3) Regulation 7A does not apply until the day that is 12 months after IP completion day in respect of a device or accessory—
(a) that is a relevant device for the purposes of Part II; and
(b)that is classified as belonging to Class I, as referred to in regulation 7.
(4) Where regulation 7A does not apply in respect of a device or accessory by virtue of paragraph (2) or (3), regulation 19 continues to have effect after its revocation in respect of that device or accessory.
(6) Regulation 30(3) is revoked on the day that is 4 months after IP completion day (which is when regulation 21A comes into force).
(8) Regulation 44 is revoked on the day that is 4 months after IP completion day (which is when regulation 33A comes into force).
(9) Regulation 33A does not apply until the day that is 8 months after IP completion day in respect of a device or accessory—
(a) that is a relevant device for the purposes of Part IV, or
(b)that is—
(i)referred to in List B, mentioned in regulation 40(4), or
(ii)a device for self-testing (as defined in relation 32(1)).
(10) Regulation 33A does not apply until the day that is 12 months after IP completion day in respect of a device or accessory that is a relevant device for the purposes of Part IV which follows the procedure in regulation 40(1).
(11) Where regulation 33A does not apply in respect of a device or accessory by virtue of paragraph (9), regulation 44 continues to have effect after its revocation in respect of that device or accessory.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4H.—(1) Commission Decision 2002/364/EC of 7 May 2002 on the common specifications for in vitro diagnostic medical devices (“the Decision”) (insofar as it is retained EU law) is revoked on 26th May 2025.
(2) Pending its revocation, the Decision has effect as it had effect immediately before IP completion day.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4I. Commission Decision 2010/227/EU of 19 April 2010 on the European Databank on Medical Devices (Eudamed) is revoked.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4J.—(1) Except as provided for in this regulation, pending its revocation by the European Commission, Regulation (EU) No 207/2012 has effect as it had effect immediately before exit day.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4K.—(1) Except as provided for in this regulation, pending its revocation by the European Commission, Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 has effect as it had effect immediately before exit day.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4L.—(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 of 24 September 2013 on the designation and the supervision of notified bodies under Council Directive 90/385/EEC on active implantable medical devices and Council Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices (“Regulation (EU) No 920/2013”) (insofar as it is retained EU law) is revoked on 26th May 2025.
(4) Before 26th May 2025, Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 only applies as regards the functions of the Secretary of State as a designating authority for the purpose of that Regulation, to the extent necessary for the fulfilment by the Secretary of State of the Secretary of State's obligations as regards the supervision of approved bodies.
(5) Paragraph (4) only applies in respect of the functions of the Secretary of State—
(a)which allow for or require the exchange of information with designating authorities in the European Union or with the European Commission; and
(b)insofar as there are in place reciprocal arrangements with the EU, an EU entity, a member State or a public authority in a member State that allow for or require that exchange.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4M.—(1) Insofar as it is retained EU law, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2185 of 23 November 2017 on the list of codes and corresponding types of devices for the purpose of specifying the scope of the designation as notified bodies in the field of medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council and in vitro diagnostic medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council (“Regulation (EU) No 2017/2185”) is revoked.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4N. Where regulation 7 applies for the purposes of regulation 4D(2)(b) or (3)(b), Directives 2003/12 and 2005/50 apply with the following modifications—
(a)in the case of Directive 2013/12, as if Articles 2 to 4 were omitted; and
(b)in the case of Directive 2005/50, as if Articles 3 to 6 were omitted.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4O.—(1) Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (“the Medical Devices Regulation”) (insofar as it is retained EU law) is revoked.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4P.—(1) Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (“the in vitro diagnostic medical devices Regulation”) (insofar as it is retained EU law) is revoked.
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4T.—(1) In section 1(12)(a) of the Human Tissue Act 2004 (authorisation of activities for scheduled purposes), the references to Directive 98/79 are to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that section, as references also or instead to Part IV.
(2) In regulation 10(5) of the Medicines (Products for Human Use) (Fees) Regulations 2016 (fee for advice for other purposes)—
(a)the reference to the expression “medical device” having the meaning given in Article 1(2)(a) of Directive 93/42 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that definition, as a reference also or instead to having the meaning given in regulation 2; and
(b)the reference to paragraph 5 of Annex III to Directive 93/42 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that definition, as a reference also or instead to Schedule 11.
(3) In Schedule 1 to the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (excluded pressure equipment and assemblies), the reference in paragraph 1(f)(iv) to not being covered by Directive 93/42 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that provision, as a reference also or instead to not being covered by Part II.
(4) In regulation 2 of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (interpretation)—
(a)the reference to the expression “active implantable medical device” having the meaning given in Article 1(2)(c) of Directive 90/385 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that definition, as a reference also or instead to it having the meaning given in regulation 2 or in accordance with Schedule 9;
(b)the reference to the expression “medical device” having the meaning given in Article 1(2)(a) of Directive 93/42 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that definition, as a reference to it also or instead having the meaning given to it in regulation 2;
(c)the reference to the expression “accessory” having the meaning given in Article 1(2)(b) of Directive 93/42 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that definition, as also or instead having the meaning given to “accessory” in regulation 5;
(d)the reference to the expression “in vitro diagnostic medical device” having the meaning given in Article 1(2)(b) of Directive 98/79 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that definition, as having the meaning given to it in regulation 2;
(e)the reference to the expression “accessory” having the meaning given in Article 1(2)(c) of Directive 98/79 is to be construed, to the extent necessary for the practical application of that definition, as also or instead having the meaning given to “accessory” in regulation 32.
(5) These Regulations are an enactment implementing a relevant Community Directive for the purposes of regulation 4 of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 (provision of personal protective equipment).
(6) These Regulations are also an enactment implementing a relevant Community Directive for the purposes of regulation 4(5)(a) of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (provision of personal protective equipment).]
Textual Amendments
F80Regs. 4D, 4H-4P, 4T inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
5.—(1) In this Part F81...—
“accessory” means an article which, whilst not being a medical device, is intended specifically by its manufacturer to be used together with a medical device to enable it to be used in accordance with the use of the medical device intended by its manufacturer;
“custom-made device” means a relevant device that is—
manufactured specifically in accordance with a written prescription of a [F82registered medical practitioner, or other person authorised to write such a prescription by virtue of his professional qualification,] which gives, under his responsibility, specific characteristics as to its design; and
intended for the sole use of a particular patient,
but does not include a mass-produced product which needs to be adapted to meet the specific requirements of the medical practitioner or professional user;
“relevant device” shall be construed in accordance with regulation 6;
“single-use combination product” means a product which comprises a medical device and medicinal product forming a single integral product which is intended exclusively for use in the given combination and which is not reusable; and
“system or procedure pack” has the same meaning as in article 12 of Directive 93/42.
(2) In this Part F81..., a reference to a numbered article or Annex is to the article or Annex of Directive 93/42 bearing that number.
Textual Amendments
F81Words in reg. 5(1)(2) omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 4
F82Words in reg. 5(1) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 4
6. The requirements of this Part in respect of relevant devices apply in respect of medical devices (including stable derivatives devices), accessories to such devices, single-use combination products, and systems and procedure packs, other than—
(a)active implantable medical devices and accessories to such devices;
(b)in vitro diagnostic medical devices and accessories to such devices; and
(c)devices that come within the scope of Directive 93/42 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, and
(i)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it, and
(ii)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in the other Directive.
7.—(1) For the purposes of this Part and Part VI, devices are classified as belonging to Class I, IIa, IIb or III in accordance with the classification criteria set out in Annex IX of Directive 93/42 [F83, read with Directive 2003/12] [F84and Directive 2005/50].
(2) In the event of a dispute between a manufacturer and [F85an approved body] over the classification of a device, the matter shall be referred to the Secretary of State, who shall determine the classification of the device in accordance with the classification criteria set out in Annex IX of Directive 93/42 [F83, read with Directive 2003/12] [F84and Directive 2005/50].
Extent Information
E3This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F83Words in reg. 7 inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 5
F84Words in reg. 7 inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 5
F85Words in reg. 7(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
7.—(1) For the purposes of this Part and Part VI, devices are classified as belonging to Class I, IIa, IIb or III in accordance with the classification criteria set out in Annex IX of Directive 93/42 [F474, read with Directive 2003/12] [F475and Directive 2005/50].
(2) In the event of a dispute between a manufacturer and a notified body over the classification of a device, the matter shall be referred to the Secretary of State, who shall determine the classification of the device in accordance with the classification criteria set out in Annex IX of Directive 93/42 [F474, read with Directive 2003/12] [F475and Directive 2005/50].
Extent Information
E48This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F474Words in reg. 7 inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 5
F475Words in reg. 7 inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 5
7A.—(1) No person may place a relevant device on the market in accordance with this Part unless that person—
(a)is established in Great Britain; and
(b)has complied with paragraph (2).
(2) A person who places a relevant device on the market complies with this paragraph if, before placing the relevant device on the market—
(a)where—
(i)that person is the manufacturer of that device and is based in Great Britain, the person informs the Secretary of State of the address of their registered place of business in Great Britain;
(ii)that person is the manufacturer of that device and is based outside the United Kingdom, the manufacturer appoints a sole UK responsible person, and that UK responsible person provides the Secretary of State with written evidence that they have the manufacturer’s authority to act as their UK responsible person; or
(iii)that person is not the manufacturer of the device, the address of that person’s registered place of business in Great Britain has been provided to the Secretary of State by the manufacturer or the UK responsible person;
(b)that person supplies the Secretary of State with a description of the relevant device; and
(c)that person pays to the Secretary of State the relevant fee in accordance with regulation 53.
(2A) The person responsible for providing information in accordance with paragraph (2) must inform the Secretary of State of any changes to that information.
(3) The UK responsible person appointed in accordance with paragraph (2)(a)(ii) must—
(a)ensure that the declaration of conformity and technical documentation have been drawn up and, where applicable, that an appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer;
(b)keep available for inspection by the Secretary of State a copy of the technical documentation, a copy of the declaration of conformity and, if applicable, a copy of the relevant certificate, including any amendments and supplements;
(c)in response to a request from the Secretary of State, provide the Secretary of State with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a device;
(d) where they have samples of the device or access to the device, comply with any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access;
(e)where they have neither samples of the device nor access to the device, communicate to the manufacturer any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access, and communicate to the Secretary of State whether the manufacturer intends to comply with that request;
(f)cooperate with the Secretary of State on any preventive or corrective action taken to eliminate or, if that is not possible, mitigate the risks posed by devices;
(g)immediately inform the manufacturer about complaints and reports from healthcare professionals, patients and users about suspected incidents related to a device for which they have been appointed;
(h)if the manufacturer acts contrary to its obligations under these Regulations—
(i)terminate the legal relationship with the manufacturer; and
(ii)inform the Secretary of State and, if applicable, the relevant approved body of that termination.
(4) In this regulation—
(a)the references to “technical documentation” are to be construed in accordance with Annex II, III or VII;
(b)the references to “declaration of conformity” are to be construed in accordance with Annexes II, IV, V, VI and VII.]
Textual Amendments
F86Reg. 7A inserted (E.W.S.) (30.4.2021) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(2)(a), 4(4) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 3 and S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
8.—(1) Subject to regulation 12, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex I which apply to it [F87and the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable)].
(2) Subject to regulation 12, no person shall supply a relevant device—
(a)if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service of that device; or
(b)in circumstances where that device has been placed on the market or put into service,
unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex I which apply to it [F88and the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable)].
[F89(3) Where a hazard exists, devices which are also machinery shall also meet the essential health and safety requirements set out in [F90Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008] to the extent to which those essential health and safety requirements are more specific than the essential requirements to Directive 93/42.]
Extent Information
E4This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F87Words in reg. 8(1) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 3
F88Words in reg. 8(2) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 3
F89Reg. 8(3) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 5
F90Words in reg. 8(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
8.—(1) Subject to regulation 12, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex I which apply to it [F476and the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable)].
(2) Subject to regulation 12, no person shall supply a relevant device—
(a)if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service of that device; or
(b)in circumstances where that device has been placed on the market or put into service,
unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex I which apply to it [F477and the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable)].
[F478(3) Where a hazard exists, devices which are also machinery shall also meet the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 2006/42 to the extent to which those essential health and safety requirements are more specific than the essential requirements to Directive 93/42.]
Extent Information
E49This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F476Words in reg. 8(1) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 3
F477Words in reg. 8(2) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 3
F478Reg. 8(3) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 5
9.—(1) In determining which are the relevant essential requirements for a particular relevant device, and whether or not it complies with any of the relevant essential requirements, account shall be taken of its intended purpose.
(2) Where confirmation of conformity with the essential requirements must be based on clinical data, such data must be established in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex X.
(3) In the case of a relevant device which is being or has been put into service—
(a)the essential requirements specified in Sections 8.7 and 13 of Annex I with regard to information on the packaging and on any label are complied with only if such information is in English (whether or not it is also in another language and whether or not the device is for professional use); and
(b)the essential requirements specified in Sections 11.4 and 13 of Annex I with regard to instructions for use are complied with only if—
(i)such instructions are in English F91...
F92(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4) A relevant device shall be treated as complying with an essential requirement if it conforms as respects that requirement to a relevant national standard, unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that it does not comply with that requirement.
(5) A custom-made device—
(a)in respect of which the conditions specified in Annex VIII are satisfied; and
(b)in the case of a Class IIa, Class IIb and Class III device, which is accompanied by the statement required by Section 1 of Annex VIII,
shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the device does not comply with those requirements.
[F93(5A) When a custom-made device is supplied to a patient, the healthcare professional who writes the prescription for the custom-made device shall, in relation to each patient that they supply with such a device—
(a)ensure that the patient is aware that they may request the statement containing the information required by Sections 1 and 2 of Annex VIII; and
(b)ensure that the statement containing the information required by Sections 1 and 2 of Annex VIII is made available to the patient on request.]
(6) Where, in accordance with Section 2.1 of Annex VIII, a manufacturer of a custom-made device, or [F94their UK responsible person], has indicated that specified essential requirements have not been fully met, and has given proper grounds as to why they have not been fully met, those specified essential requirements are no longer to be treated as relevant essential requirements for that device.
(7) A device intended for clinical investigation in respect of which—
(a)the conditions specified in Annex VIII are satisfied;
(b)notice has been given under regulation 16(1); and
(c)either—
(i)no notice has been given under regulation 16(4) within the period of 60 days there referred to, or
(ii)notice has been given under regulation 16(5),
shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the device does not comply with those requirements.
(8) A single-use combination product shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements if the medical device which forms part of that product only complies with the requirements set out in Annex I F95... that relate to safety and performance, unless the medicinal product which forms part of that product is liable to act on the human body with action ancillary to that of the medical device, in which case the single-use combination product must comply with all the relevant essential requirements which apply to it.
[F96(9) Where a device is intended by the manufacturer to be used in conjunction with both the provisions in [F97Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9th March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC] and Directive 93/42, the relevant basic health and safety requirements of [F98Regulation (EU) 2016/425] shall also be fulfilled.]
Extent Information
E5This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F91Words in reg. 9(3)(b)(i) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6)(a)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F92Reg. 9(3)(b)(ii) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6)(a)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F93Reg. 9(5A) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 6(a)
F94Words in reg. 9(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6)(aa) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F95Words in reg. 9(8) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of y The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6)(ab) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F96Reg. 9(9) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 6(b)
F97Words in reg. 9(9) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F98Words in reg. 9(9) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
9.—(1) In determining which are the relevant essential requirements for a particular relevant device, and whether or not it complies with any of the relevant essential requirements, account shall be taken of its intended purpose.
(2) Where confirmation of conformity with the essential requirements must be based on clinical data, such data must be established in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex X.
(3) In the case of a relevant device which is being or has been put into service—
(a)the essential requirements specified in Sections 8.7 and 13 of Annex I with regard to information on the packaging and on any label are complied with only if such information is in English (whether or not it is also in another language and whether or not the device is for professional use); and
(b)the essential requirements specified in Sections 11.4 and 13 of Annex I with regard to instructions for use are complied with only if—
(i)such instructions are in English or another Community language, and
(ii)if the instructions are not in English, any packaging, label or promotional literature carries a clear statement in English stating the language in which the instructions are given.
(4) A relevant device shall be treated as complying with an essential requirement if it conforms as respects that requirement to a relevant national standard, unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that it does not comply with that requirement.
(5) A custom-made device—
(a)in respect of which the conditions specified in Annex VIII are satisfied; and
(b)in the case of a Class IIa, Class IIb and Class III device, which is accompanied by the statement required by Section 1 of Annex VIII,
shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the device does not comply with those requirements.
[F479(5A) When a custom-made device is supplied to a patient, the healthcare professional who writes the prescription for the custom-made device shall, in relation to each patient that they supply with such a device—
(a)ensure that the patient is aware that they may request the statement containing the information required by Sections 1 and 2 of Annex VIII; and
(b)ensure that the statement containing the information required by Sections 1 and 2 of Annex VIII is made available to the patient on request.]
(6) Where, in accordance with Section 2.1 of Annex VIII, a manufacturer of a custom-made device, or his authorised representative, has indicated that specified essential requirements have not been fully met, and has given proper grounds as to why they have not been fully met, those specified essential requirements are no longer to be treated as relevant essential requirements for that device.
(7) A device intended for clinical investigation in respect of which—
(a)the conditions specified in Annex VIII are satisfied;
(b)notice has been given under regulation 16(1); and
(c)either—
(i)no notice has been given under regulation 16(4) within the period of 60 days there referred to, or
(ii)notice has been given under regulation 16(5),
shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the device does not comply with those requirements.
(8) A single-use combination product shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements if the medical device which forms part of that product only complies with the requirements set out in Annex I of Directive 93/42 that relate to safety and performance, unless the medicinal product which forms part of that product is liable to act on the human body with action ancillary to that of the medical device, in which case the single-use combination product must comply with all the relevant essential requirements which apply to it.
[F480(9) Where a device is intended by the manufacturer to be used in conjunction with both the provisions in Council Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation or the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment and Directive 93/42, the relevant basic health and safety requirements of Directive 89/686/EEC shall also be fulfilled.]
Extent Information
E50This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F479Reg. 9(5A) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 6(a)
F480Reg. 9(9) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 6(b)
10.—(1) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device or its sterile pack bears a [F100UK marking] which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in [F101Annex 2 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008];
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant [F102approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(2) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall supply a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device or its sterile pack bears a [F103UK marking] which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in [F104Annex 2 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008];
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant [F105approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device,
if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.
(3) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless [F106a UK marking meeting the requirements of Annex 2 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008], appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that [F107UK marking] is accompanied by any relevant [F108approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(4) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless [F109a UK marking meeting the requirements of Annex 2 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008], appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that [F110UK marking] is accompanied by any relevant [F111approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(5) No person shall affix any mark or inscription to, or provide any information comprising a mark or inscription on—
(a)a relevant device or its sterile pack;
(b)the instructions for use for a relevant device; or
(c)any sales packaging for a relevant device,
which is likely to mislead a third party with regard to the meaning or the graphics of the [F112UK marking] or which reduces the visibility or the legibility of the [F112UK marking].
Extent Information
E6This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F99Words in reg. 10 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F100Words in reg. 10(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F101Words in reg. 10(1)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F102Words in reg. 10(1)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(b)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F103Words in reg. 10(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(c)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F104Words in reg. 10(2)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(c)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F105Words in reg. 10(2)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(c)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F106Words in reg. 10(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F107Words in reg. 10(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(d)(ii)(aa) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F108Words in reg. 10(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(d)(ii)(bb) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F109Words in reg. 10(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(e)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F110Words in reg. 10(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(e)(Ii)(aa) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F111Words in reg. 10(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(e)(ii)(bb) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F112Words in reg. 10(5) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6A)(f) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
10.—(1) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device or its sterile pack bears a CE marking which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in Annex XII;
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(2) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall supply a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device or its sterile pack bears a CE marking which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in Annex XII;
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device,
if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.
(3) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless a CE marking, meeting the requirements set out in Annex XII, appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that CE marking is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(4) Subject to regulations 12 and 14, no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless a CE marking, meeting the requirements set out in Annex XII, appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that CE marking is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(5) No person shall affix any mark or inscription to, or provide any information comprising a mark or inscription on—
(a)a relevant device or its sterile pack;
(b)the instructions for use for a relevant device; or
(c)any sales packaging for a relevant device,
which is likely to mislead a third party with regard to the meaning or the graphics of the CE marking or which reduces the visibility or the legibility of the CE marking.
Extent Information
E51This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
10A.—(1) Where the CE marking referred to in regulation 10 is affixed on the basis of an assessment or a certificate issued by a notified body established in the United Kingdom, a UK(NI) indication must be affixed in relation to the device, in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—
(a)visibly, legibly and indelibly; and
(b)before a relevant device is placed on the market in Northern Ireland.
(3) The UK(NI) indication must accompany the CE marking, wherever such marking is affixed in accordance with regulation 13.
[F114(3A) The UK(NI) indication may be less than 5mm high provided that it is the same height as the CE marking that it accompanies.]
(4) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by the manufacturer.
(5) Anyone who places a medical device on the market in Northern Ireland must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.
(6) No person shall supply a relevant device unless the manufacturer has affixed a UK(NI) indication as required by this regulation, if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.]
Textual Amendments
F113Reg. 10A inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 3
F114Reg. 10A(3A) inserted (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 33
11. Where a relevant device (within the meaning of this Part) comes within the scope of this Part and other product safety or health and safety legislation (“the other legislation”) a person must not affix a UK marking to the device unless the relevant requirements of the other legislation are also satisfied.]
Extent Information
E7This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F115Reg. 11 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(6B) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
11. Where a relevant device comes within the scope of Directive 93/42 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, no person shall affix a CE marking to the device unless the relevant requirements of the other Directive are also satisfied, except where—
(a)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it;
(b)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in Directive 93/42;
(c)the marking of the device indicates that the device only satisfies the set of arrangements chosen by the manufacturer; and
(d)the particulars of Directive 93/42, as published in the Official Journal of the [F481European Union], are given in the documents, notices or instructions accompanying the device.
Extent Information
E52This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F481Words in Regulations substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 4 (with art. 3(3))
12.—(1) A relevant device or a single use combination product being shown at a trade fair, exhibition, demonstration or similar gathering is not being placed on the market or put into service if a visible sign clearly indicates that the device or product cannot be marketed or put into service until it complies with the requirements of F116... these Regulations.
(2) Regulation 10 shall not apply to a custom-made device or a device intended for clinical investigation.
(3) Regulation 10 shall not apply to a relevant device which is a system or procedure pack, unless—
(a)the system or procedure pack incorporates a medical device which does not bear a [F117UK marking]; or
(b)the chosen combination of medical devices is not compatible in view of their original intended use.
(4) Regulation 10 shall not apply to single-use combination products, unless the medicinal product which forms part of that product is liable to act on the human body with action ancillary to that of the medical device which forms part of that product.
(5) Regulations 8 and 10 shall not apply where, following a duly justified request and in the interests of the protection of health, the Secretary of State has authorised, where appropriate for a specified period, the placing on the market or putting into service of a particular relevant device or relevant devices of a particular class or description without a [F118UK marking], where appropriate subject to conditions (which are complied with), and has not withdrawn that authorisation.
[F119(6) Regulations 8 and 10 do not apply where the Secretary of State directs that a relevant device, or a class of relevant devices, which meets other requirements or standards, or which is marked other than with a UK marking, which the Secretary of State determines is equivalent to the requirements and standards imposed by regulations 8 and 10, may be placed on the market.
( 7) In paragraph (6), the Secretary of State, in determining whether another standard or requirement or marking (“the other standard”) is equivalent to a standard or requirement imposed by regulations 8 and 10, must be satisfied that the other standard imposes a degree of safety and quality equivalent to that imposed by those regulations.]
Extent Information
E8This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F116Words in reg. 12(1) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 16); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F117Words in reg. 12(3)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 16); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F118Words in reg. 12(5) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 16); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F119Reg. 12(6)(7) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 16); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
12.—(1) A relevant device or a single use combination product being shown at a trade fair, exhibition, demonstration or similar gathering is not being placed on the market or put into service if a visible sign clearly indicates that the device or product cannot be marketed or put into service until it complies with the requirements of Directive 93/42 or these Regulations.
(2) Regulation 10 shall not apply to a custom-made device or a device intended for clinical investigation.
(3) Regulation 10 shall not apply to a relevant device which is a system or procedure pack, unless—
(a)the system or procedure pack incorporates a medical device which does not bear a CE marking; or
(b)the chosen combination of medical devices is not compatible in view of their original intended use.
(4) Regulation 10 shall not apply to single-use combination products, unless the medicinal product which forms part of that product is liable to act on the human body with action ancillary to that of the medical device which forms part of that product.
(5) Regulations 8 and 10 shall not apply where, following a duly justified request and in the interests of the protection of health, the Secretary of State has authorised, where appropriate for a specified period, the placing on the market or putting into service of a particular relevant device or relevant devices of a particular class or description without a CE marking, where appropriate subject to conditions (which are complied with), and has not withdrawn that authorisation.
Extent Information
E53This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
13.—(1) A relevant device falling within Class I may bear a [F121UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F122their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by Annex VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with the declaration of conformity procedure set out in that Annex, that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it.
(2) A relevant device falling within Class IIa may bear a [F121UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F122their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex II, excluding Section 4 of that Annex, or
(ii)Annex VII, together with Annex IV, V or VI;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it.
(3) A relevant device falling within Class IIb may bear a [F121UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F122their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex II, excluding Section 4 of that Annex, or
(ii)Annex III, together with Annex IV, V or VI;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it.
(4) A relevant device falling within Class III may bear a [F121UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F122their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex II, or
(ii)Annex III, together with Annex IV or V;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it; F124...
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F123this Part] which apply to it; [F125and]
[F126(d)fulfils the obligations imposed by Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable).]
F127(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F127(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E9This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F120Words in reg. 13 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7A)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F121Words in reg. 13 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7A)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F122Words in reg. 13 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7A)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F123Words in reg. 13 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7A)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F124Word in reg. 13(4)(b) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(a)
F125Word in reg. 13(4)(c) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(b)
F126Reg. 13(4)(d) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(c)
F127Reg. 13(5)(6) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(3)
13.—(1) A relevant device falling within Class I may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by Annex VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with the declaration of conformity procedure set out in that Annex, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it.
(2) A relevant device falling within Class IIa may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex II, excluding Section 4 of that Annex, or
(ii)Annex VII, together with Annex IV, V or VI;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it.
(3) A relevant device falling within Class IIb may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex II, excluding Section 4 of that Annex, or
(ii)Annex III, together with Annex IV, V or VI;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it.
(4) A relevant device falling within Class III may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex II, or
(ii)Annex III, together with Annex IV or V;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; F482...
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 93/42 which apply to it; [F483and]
[F484(d)fulfils the obligations imposed by Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable).]
F485(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F485(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E54This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F482Word in reg. 13(4)(b) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(a)
F483Word in reg. 13(4)(c) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(b)
F484Reg. 13(4)(d) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(c)
F485Reg. 13(5)(6) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 4(3)
14.—(1) Subject to paragraph (3), no person shall supply a system or procedure pack (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a system or procedure pack that has been placed on the market) unless—
(a)the medical devices in that system or procedure pack are for use within their intended purpose and within the limits of use specified by their manufacturer;
(b)the person who places or has placed it on the market has drawn up a declaration that—
(i)he has verified the mutual compatibility of the medical devices in that system or procedure pack in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions, and he has carried out his operations in accordance with these instructions,
(ii)he has packaged the system or procedure pack and supplied relevant information to users incorporating relevant instructions from the manufacturers, and
(iii)his production of the system or procedure pack is subjected to appropriate methods of internal control and inspection,
and that declaration is true at the time it is made and continues to be true.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), no person shall supply—
(a)a system or procedure pack which was sterilised before being placed on the market; or
(b)a relevant device (including a system or procedure pack) which is designed by its manufacturer to be sterilised before use,
(if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market) unless the person who places, or who has placed, the device on the market satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph (4).
(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2)(a) shall only apply to a system or procedure pack if, by virtue of regulation 12(3), regulation 10 does not apply to that system or procedure pack.
(4) The conditions referred to in paragraph (2) are that the person shall—
[F128(a)follow the procedures referred to in either Annex II or IV that relate to obtaining sterility; and]
(b)if the device has been sterilised, make a written declaration that sterilisation has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
[F129(4A) The application of Annex II or IV and the intervention of the [F130approved body] are limited to the aspects of the procedure relating to the obtaining of sterility until the sterile package is opened or damaged.]
(5) Where a conformity assessment procedure is carried out in respect of a relevant device (including a device which is a system or procedure pack) pursuant to this regulation—
(a)no person shall affix a [F131UK marking] to that device as a result of that procedure; and
(b)no person shall supply that device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market) unless it is accompanied by the information referred to in Section 13 of Annex I, which shall include, where appropriate, the information supplied by the manufacturers of the devices which have been put together.
(6) The declarations referred to in paragraph (1)(b) and (4)(b) shall be kept available for the Secretary of State by the person responsible for placing the product on the market for a period of five years.
Extent Information
E10This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F128Reg. 14(4)(a) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 7(a)
F129Reg. 14(4A) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 7(b)
F130Words in reg. 14(4A) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7B)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F131Words in reg. 14(5)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7B)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
14.—(1) Subject to paragraph (3), no person shall supply a system or procedure pack (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a system or procedure pack that has been placed on the market) unless—
(a)the medical devices in that system or procedure pack are for use within their intended purpose and within the limits of use specified by their manufacturer;
(b)the person who places or has placed it on the market has drawn up a declaration that—
(i)he has verified the mutual compatibility of the medical devices in that system or procedure pack in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions, and he has carried out his operations in accordance with these instructions,
(ii)he has packaged the system or procedure pack and supplied relevant information to users incorporating relevant instructions from the manufacturers, and
(iii)his production of the system or procedure pack is subjected to appropriate methods of internal control and inspection,
and that declaration is true at the time it is made and continues to be true.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), no person shall supply—
(a)a system or procedure pack which was sterilised before being placed on the market; or
(b)a relevant device (including a system or procedure pack) which is designed by its manufacturer to be sterilised before use,
(if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market) unless the person who places, or who has placed, the device on the market satisfies the conditions set out in paragraph (4).
(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2)(a) shall only apply to a system or procedure pack if, by virtue of regulation 12(3), regulation 10 does not apply to that system or procedure pack.
(4) The conditions referred to in paragraph (2) are that the person shall—
[F486(a)follow the procedures referred to in either Annex II or IV that relate to obtaining sterility; and]
(b)if the device has been sterilised, make a written declaration that sterilisation has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
[F487(4A) The application of Annex II or IV and the intervention of the notified body are limited to the aspects of the procedure relating to the obtaining of sterility until the sterile package is opened or damaged.]
(5) Where a conformity assessment procedure is carried out in respect of a relevant device (including a device which is a system or procedure pack) pursuant to this regulation—
(a)no person shall affix a CE marking to that device as a result of that procedure; and
(b)no person shall supply that device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market) unless it is accompanied by the information referred to in Section 13 of Annex I, which shall include, where appropriate, the information supplied by the manufacturers of the devices which have been put together.
(6) The declarations referred to in paragraph (1)(b) and (4)(b) shall be kept available for the Secretary of State by the person responsible for placing the product on the market for a period of five years.
Extent Information
E55This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F486Reg. 14(4)(a) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 7(a)
F487Reg. 14(4A) inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 7(b)
15. No person shall supply a custom-made device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a custom-made device that has been placed on the market) unless its manufacturer or [F132their UK responsible person]—
(a)has drawn up a statement containing the information required by Sections 1, 2 and 2.1 of Annex VIII [F133, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012];
(b)has undertaken to keep available for the Secretary of State documentation allowing an understanding of the design, manufacture and performances of the device, including the expected performances, so as to allow assessment of conformity of the device with the requirements of Directive 93/42; and
(c)takes all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process ensures that each device manufactured according to that process conforms to the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.1 of Annex VIII; F134...
(d)keeps available for the Secretary of State, for a minimum period of five years, the information contained in the statement referred to in paragraph (a) and in the undertaking referred to in paragraph (b) [F135; and
(e)ensures that the statement is passed on with the custom-made device so that it may be made available to the patient on request.]
Extent Information
E11This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F132Words in reg. 15 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7C) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 19); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F133Words in reg. 15(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 5
F134Word in reg. 15(c) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 8(1)
F135Reg. 15(e) and word inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 8(2)
15. No person shall supply a custom-made device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a custom-made device that has been placed on the market) unless its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)has drawn up a statement containing the information required by Sections 1, 2 and 2.1 of Annex VIII [F488, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012];
(b)has undertaken to keep available for the Secretary of State documentation allowing an understanding of the design, manufacture and performances of the device, including the expected performances, so as to allow assessment of conformity of the device with the requirements of Directive 93/42; and
(c)takes all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process ensures that each device manufactured according to that process conforms to the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.1 of Annex VIII; F489...
(d)keeps available for the Secretary of State, for a minimum period of five years, the information contained in the statement referred to in paragraph (a) and in the undertaking referred to in paragraph (b) [F490; and
(e)ensures that the statement is passed on with the custom-made device so that it may be made available to the patient on request.]
Extent Information
E56This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F488Words in reg. 15(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 5
F489Word in reg. 15(c) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 8(1)
F490Reg. 15(e) and word inserted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 8(2)
16.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for the purposes of a clinical investigation in [F136Great Britain] unless, before he does so, the manufacturer of the device or [F137their UK responsible person] has given at least 60 days prior notice in writing to the Secretary of State of the intended investigation, in the form of—
(a)subject to paragraph (3), the statement required by [F138Sections 1 and 2.2] of Annex VIII [F139, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012]; and
(b)an undertaking to keep available for the Secretary of State the documentation referred to in Section 3.2 of Annex VIII for a minimum period of five years.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in respect of an intended clinical investigation of a relevant device that bears a [F140UK marking] otherwise than in breach of regulation 13, unless the aim of the intended investigation is to determine whether the device may be used for a purpose other than that in respect of which it was [F141UK marked] in accordance with regulation 13.
(3) The ethics committee opinion that forms part of the information required under Section 2.2 of Annex VIII need not be provided to the Secretary of State at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, but if it is not provided at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, it must be provided to the Secretary of State by the manufacturer or [F137their UK responsible person] as soon as it becomes available.
(4) If, within 60 days of the formal acceptance by the Secretary of State of the notice in writing given pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary of State gives written notice to the manufacturer [F142or UK responsible person] (whichever gave the notice pursuant to paragraph (1)) that, on grounds of public health or public policy, the relevant device should not be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation, no person shall supply the relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for those purposes.
(5) The Secretary of State may, in respect of notice in writing given by a manufacturer or [F137their UK responsible person] pursuant to paragraph (1), give written notice to the manufacturer or [F137their UK responsible person]—
(a)that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation; or
(b)if the ethics committee opinion required under Section 2.2 of Annex VIII is not available, that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation once a favourable opinion in respect of the investigational plan for the intended investigation has been delivered by the committee.
(6) A written notice pursuant to paragraph (5) may—
(a)where appropriate be given subject to conditions imposed by the Secretary of State, which are to be included in the notice;
(b)at any time be withdrawn on grounds of public health or public policy by the Secretary of State.
(7) Where a written notice pursuant to paragraph (5) in respect of a relevant device has been withdrawn by the Secretary of State—
(a)further clinical use of the relevant device in the investigation is prohibited; and
(b)no person shall supply that relevant device for the purposes of the investigation (if that supply is also a making available of the device),
unless the Secretary of State issues a further written notice pursuant to that paragraph stating that the relevant device may again be made available for the purposes of the investigation.
(8) The manufacturer of a relevant device intended for clinical investigation to which paragraph (1) applies, or [F137their UK responsible person], shall—
(a)take all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process for the relevant device produces devices manufactured in accordance with the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.2 of Annex VIII;
(b)authorise the assessment, including audit where necessary, of the effectiveness of the measures which he takes pursuant to this regulation; and
(c)keep the information contained in the statement and the undertaking referred to in paragraph (1) for a minimum period of five years.
(9) The grounds of public health or public policy referred to in paragraph (4) or (6)(b) are met, amongst other reasons, if—
(a)the manufacturer or [F137their UK responsible person] does not authorise an assessment by the Secretary of State, whether by means of an audit, an inspection or otherwise, of the effectiveness of the measures referred to in paragraph (8); or
(b)the manufacturer or [F137their UK responsible person] does not make available to the Secretary of State documentation which he has undertaken to keep available in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).
(10) No person shall conduct a clinical investigation of a relevant device—
(a)otherwise than in accordance with Annex X; and
(b)otherwise than in accordance with any conditions imposed by the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (6)(a),
and if a clinical investigation is conducted in respect of a relevant device, the manufacturer of that device or [F137their UK responsible person] shall keep available for the Secretary of State the report referred to in Section 2.3.7 of Annex X.
[F143(11) The manufacturer, or their [F144single UK responsible person], shall—
(a)notify the Secretary of State of the end of the clinical investigation; and
(b)provide justification where premature termination has resulted.]
Extent Information
E12This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F136Words in reg. 16(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7D)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F137Words in reg. 16 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7D)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F138Words in reg. 16(1)(a) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 9(a)
F139Words in reg. 16(1)(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 6
F140Words in reg. 16(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7D)(c)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F141Words in reg. 16(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7D)(c)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F142Words in reg. 16(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7D)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F143Reg. 16(11) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 9(b)
F144Words in reg. 16(11) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(7D)(e) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
16.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for the purposes of a clinical investigation in [F491Northern Ireland] unless, before he does so, the manufacturer of the device or his authorised representative has given at least 60 days prior notice in writing to the Secretary of State of the intended investigation, in the form of—
(a)subject to paragraph (3), the statement required by [F492Sections 1 and 2.2] of Annex VIII [F493, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012]; and
(b)an undertaking to keep available for the Secretary of State the documentation referred to in Section 3.2 of Annex VIII for a minimum period of five years.
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in respect of an intended clinical investigation of a relevant device that bears a CE marking otherwise than in breach of regulation 13, unless the aim of the intended investigation is to determine whether the device may be used for a purpose other than that in respect of which it was CE marked in accordance with regulation 13.
(3) The ethics committee opinion that forms part of the information required under Section 2.2 of Annex VIII need not be provided to the Secretary of State at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, but if it is not provided at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, it must be provided to the Secretary of State by the manufacturer or his authorised representative as soon as it becomes available.
(4) If, within 60 days of the formal acceptance by the Secretary of State of the notice in writing given pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary of State gives written notice to the manufacturer or authorised representative (whichever gave the notice pursuant to paragraph (1)) that, on grounds of public health or public policy, the relevant device should not be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation, no person shall supply the relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for those purposes.
(5) The Secretary of State may, in respect of notice in writing given by a manufacturer or his authorised representative pursuant to paragraph (1), give written notice to the manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation; or
(b)if the ethics committee opinion required under Section 2.2 of Annex VIII is not available, that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation once a favourable opinion in respect of the investigational plan for the intended investigation has been delivered by the committee.
(6) A written notice pursuant to paragraph (5) may—
(a)where appropriate be given subject to conditions imposed by the Secretary of State, which are to be included in the notice;
(b)at any time be withdrawn on grounds of public health or public policy by the Secretary of State.
(7) Where a written notice pursuant to paragraph (5) in respect of a relevant device has been withdrawn by the Secretary of State—
(a)further clinical use of the relevant device in the investigation is prohibited; and
(b)no person shall supply that relevant device for the purposes of the investigation (if that supply is also a making available of the device),
unless the Secretary of State issues a further written notice pursuant to that paragraph stating that the relevant device may again be made available for the purposes of the investigation.
(8) The manufacturer of a relevant device intended for clinical investigation to which paragraph (1) applies, or his authorised representative, shall—
(a)take all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process for the relevant device produces devices manufactured in accordance with the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.2 of Annex VIII;
(b)authorise the assessment, including audit where necessary, of the effectiveness of the measures which he takes pursuant to this regulation; and
(c)keep the information contained in the statement and the undertaking referred to in paragraph (1) for a minimum period of five years.
(9) The grounds of public health or public policy referred to in paragraph (4) or (6)(b) are met, amongst other reasons, if—
(a)the manufacturer or his authorised representative does not authorise an assessment by the Secretary of State, whether by means of an audit, an inspection or otherwise, of the effectiveness of the measures referred to in paragraph (8); or
(b)the manufacturer or his authorised representative does not make available to the Secretary of State documentation which he has undertaken to keep available in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).
(10) No person shall conduct a clinical investigation of a relevant device—
(a)otherwise than in accordance with Annex X; and
(b)otherwise than in accordance with any conditions imposed by the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (6)(a),
and if a clinical investigation is conducted in respect of a relevant device, the manufacturer of that device or his authorised representative shall keep available for the Secretary of State the report referred to in Section 2.3.7 of Annex X.
[F494(11) The manufacturer, or their single authorised representative, shall—
(a)notify the Secretary of State of the end of the clinical investigation; and
(b)provide justification where premature termination has resulted.]
Extent Information
E57This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F491Words in reg. 16(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4
F492Words in reg. 16(1)(a) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 9(a)
F493Words in reg. 16(1)(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 6
F494Reg. 16(11) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 9(b)
17.—(1) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, [F145their UK responsible person] who is required to follow, or follows or has followed a conformity assessment procedure set out in [F146this Part] shall observe the manufacturer’s obligations set out in that procedure that apply to him.
(2) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, [F145their UK responsible person] shall, when following a conformity assessment procedure, take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with [F146this Part] at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device.
F147(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F148(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F148(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E13This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F145Words in reg. 17 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(8)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F146Words in reg. 17 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(8)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F147Reg. 17(3) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(8)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F148Reg. 17(4)(5) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 7
17.—(1) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, his authorised representative who is required to follow, or follows or has followed a conformity assessment procedure set out in Directive 93/42 shall observe the manufacturer’s obligations set out in that procedure that apply to him.
(2) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, his authorised representative shall, when following a conformity assessment procedure, take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with Directive 93/42 at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device.
F495(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F496(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F496(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E58This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F495Reg. 17(3) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5
F496Reg. 17(4)(5) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 7
18.—(1) [F150An approved body] which is responsible for carrying out a conformity assessment procedure in relation to a relevant device shall, when carrying out the procedure—
(a)take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out F151... at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device;
(b)take account of any relevant information relating to the characteristics and performance of that device, F152...; and
(c)lay down, by common accord with the manufacturer or his authorised representative, the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annex II to IV.
(2) Where [F153an approved body] takes a decision in accordance with [F154Annex II, III, V or VI,] they shall specify the period of validity of the decision, which initially shall be for a period of not more than five years.
(3) Where [F155an approved body] and a manufacturer or [F156the manufacturer’s UK responsible person] have agreed that the manufacturer may apply to the body at a specified time for an extension of the period of validity of a decision referred to in paragraph (2), the body may, on application from and with the agreement of the manufacturer or [F156the manufacturer’s UK responsible person], extend the period of validity of the decision for further periods of up to five years, each such period commencing on the expiry of the previous period.
F157(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E14This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F149Words in reg. 18 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F150Words in reg. 18(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F151Words in reg. 18(1)(a) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F152Words in reg. 18(1)(b) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(b)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F153Words in reg. 18(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F154Words in reg. 18(2) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 10
F155Words in reg. 18(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F156Words in reg. 18(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F157Reg. 18(4) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(9)(e) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
18.—(1) A UK notified body which is responsible for carrying out a conformity assessment procedure in relation to a relevant device shall, when carrying out the procedure—
(a)take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with Directive 93/42 at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device;
(b)take account of any relevant information relating to the characteristics and performance of that device, including in particular the results of any relevant tests and verification relating to that device already carried out under the laws or administrative provisions in force before 1st January 1995 in any [F497EEA State]; and
(c)lay down, by common accord with the manufacturer or his authorised representative, the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annex II to IV.
(2) Where a UK notified body takes a decision in accordance with [F498Annex II, III, V or VI,] they shall specify the period of validity of the decision, which initially shall be for a period of not more than five years.
(3) Where a UK notified body and a manufacturer or his authorised representative have agreed that the manufacturer may apply to the body at a specified time for an extension of the period of validity of a decision referred to in paragraph (2), the body may, on application from and with the agreement of the manufacturer or his authorised representative, extend the period of validity of the decision for further periods of up to five years, each such period commencing on the expiry of the previous period.
[F499(4) Decisions taken by UK notified bodies before 1st September 2003 in accordance with Annex II in respect of breast implants may not be extended.]
Extent Information
E59This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F497Words in reg. 18(1)(b) substituted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 8
F498Words in reg. 18(2) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 10
F499Reg. 18(4) added (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 8
19.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies—
(a)in relation to relevant devices that are neither Class I devices nor custom-made devices, to—
(i)a manufacturer with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland who, under their own name, places on the market in Northern Ireland any general medical device of any class, other than a system or procedure pack which is not CE marked;
F160(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(iii)a manufacturer’s authorised representative who has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(iv)a manufacturer with a registered place of business in Great Britain whose authorised representative does not have a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(b)in relation to Class I devices [F161that are not custom-made devices], to—
(i)a manufacturer who places a device on the Northern Ireland market and has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(ii)an authorised representative with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(c)to a person with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland who sterilises before use any devices designed by their manufacturer to be sterilised before use.
(2) For the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to exercise the Secretary of State’s functions under these Regulations, any person to whom this paragraph applies must—
(a)inform the Secretary of State of their address and registered place of business;
(b)supply the Secretary of State with a description of each category of device concerned;
F162(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)in the case of an authorised representative, supply the Secretary of State with—
(i)written evidence that they have been designated as an authorised representative;
(ii)details of the person who has so designated them; and
(iii)where the person placing the devices concerned on the market is neither the manufacturer nor the authorised representative, the name and address of the registered place of business of the person placing the devices concerned on the market;
(e)inform the Secretary of State of any changes to the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) as and when such changes arise.
(3) The obligation in paragraph 2(2)(e) to inform the Secretary of State of any changes in relation to the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (2)(a) to (d) continues to apply following the passing of any of the dates specified in paragraph (4) that apply in respect of a particular case.
(4) The obligations in paragraph (2) begin to apply—
(a)in the case of a device that is a Class I device and custom-made devices, on 1st January 2021;
(b)in the case of a device that is a Class III or IIb implantable device, on 1st May 2021;
(c)in the case of a device that is a Class IIa or Class IIb non-implantable device, on 1st September 2021.
F163(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F164(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]
Textual Amendments
F158Reg. 19 revoked (E.W.S) (30.4.2021) by S.I. 2002/618, reg. 4D(1) (as inserted by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))
F159Reg. 19 substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 6
F160Reg. 19(1)(a)(ii) omitted (N.I.) (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 34(a)
F161Words in reg. 19(1)(b) substituted (N.I.) (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 34(b)
F162Reg. 19(2)(c) omitted (N.I.) (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 34(c)
F163Reg. 19(5) omitted (N.I) (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 34(d)
F164Reg. 19(6) omitted (N.I.) (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 34(e)
F16519A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F165Reg. 19A omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 9
19B.—(1) In this regulation—
(a)“the Directive” means Directive 93/42 and any reference to an Article or Annex is a reference to that Article or Annex in the Directive as amended from time to time;
(b)“Regulation 722/2012” means Commission Regulation (EU) 722/2012 as it has effect in EU law;
(c)“CE marking” means the CE marking required by Article 17 and shown in Annex XII;
(d)“harmonised standard” is to be construed in accordance with Article 5.
(2) Where paragraph (3) applies regulations 8, 9, 10(1) to (4), 11 and 13 are treated as being satisfied.
(3) This paragraph applies where, before placing a relevant device other than a system or procedure pack, a custom-made device or a device intended for clinical investigation on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)ensures—
(i)that the device meets the essential requirements set out in Annex I and, where applicable, Regulation 722/2012, which apply to it; or
(ii)that paragraph (10) and (11) apply;
(b)ensures that the relevant conformity assessment procedure that applies to the device has been carried out in accordance with Article 11;
(c)ensures that the documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is drawn up;
(d)ensures that the technical and other relevant documentation required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure is prepared in or translated into English;
(e)affixes a CE marking and, where applicable, the identification number of the notified body which carried out the relevant conformity assessment on the device in accordance with the procedure set out in Annexes II, III, IV, V, VI or VII;
(f)draws up an EU declaration of conformity in accordance with Article 11; and
(g)ensures that the declaration of conformity is prepared in or translated into English.
(4) Where paragraph (5) applies, regulations 8 and 15 are treated as being satisfied.
(5) This paragraph applies where, before a custom-made device is placed on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)has drawn up a statement in English containing the information required by Section 1 and specified in Section 2.1 of Annex VIII, read with Regulation 722/2012;
(b)has undertaken to keep available to the Secretary of State (notwithstanding that the Secretary of State is not a competent authority) documentation allowing for an understanding of the design, manufacture and performance of the device, including the expected performances, so as to allow an assessment of conformity of the device with the requirements of the Directive;
(c)undertakes to the Secretary of State—
(i)to comply with Section 3.1 of Annex VIII;
(ii)to keep all documentation required by Annex VIII available in accordance with Section 4 of Annex VIII; and
(iii)to pass the statement mentioned in subparagraph (a) on with the custom-made device so that it may be made available to the patient on request.
(6) Where paragraph (7) applies, regulations 8 and 14 are treated as being satisfied.
(7) This paragraph applies where before a system or procedure pack is placed on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)has complied with Article 12(2);
(b)has complied with Article 12(3) and with the procedure in Annex II or V;
(c)undertakes to keep the declarations required by Article 12 for the period specified in Article 12(4); and
(d)ensures that the system or procedure pack is accompanied by the information referred to in point 13 of Annex I which must be in English.
(8) Where paragraph (9) applies, regulations 8 and 16 are treated as being satisfied.
(9) This paragraph applies where before a relevant device intended for clinical investigation is made available in Great Britain for the purpose of a clinical investigation, the manufacturer—
(a)has provided the Secretary of State with the relevant written notice which must be in English in the form of the Statement required by Sections 1 and 2.2 of Annex VIII;
(b)undertakes to keep available the documentation referred to in Section 3.2 of Annex VIII for the period specified in Section 4 of that Annex; and
(c)has taken all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process for the device produces devices in accordance with the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of paragraph 3.1 of Annex VIII.
(10) Where paragraph (11) applies, a relevant device referred to in that paragraph is also treated as complying with the relevant essential requirement referred to in regulation 9(4).
(11) This paragraph applies where a relevant device conforms with a harmonised standard or part of a harmonised standard, which corresponds exactly to a designated standard or part of a designated standard.
(12) For the purpose of this regulation in regulations 10(5), 51 and 61(8), each reference to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to “CE marking”.
Extent Information
E15This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F166Regs. 19B, 19C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(11) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
19B.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies in relation to a manufacturer who—
(a)does not have a registered place of business in the United Kingdom;
(b)has not designated an authorised representative who has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland; and
(c)places a relevant device, other than a Class I or custom-made device, on the market in Northern Ireland.
(2) A manufacturer to whom this paragraph applies must appoint a person with a registered place of business in the United Kingdom as their UK responsible person to carry out the tasks described in regulations 19(2) and (5).]
Extent Information
E60This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F500Reg. 19B inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 7
19C.—(1) In this regulation—
(a)“the Regulation” means Regulation (EU) 2017/745, as it has effect in EU law, and any reference to an Article or an Annex is a reference to an Article or Annex of the Regulation;
(b)“CE marking” means the CE marking required by Article 20 and presented in Annex V;
(c)“harmonised standard” has the meaning given in Article 2(70);
(d)“sponsor” has the meaning given in Article 2(49).
(2) Where paragraph (3) applies, regulations 8, 10(1) to (4), 11, 13, 22, 23, 24 and 27 are treated as being satisfied.
(3) This paragraph applies where, before placing a relevant device within the meaning of Part II or Part III (as the case may be) other than a system or procedure pack, a custom-made device or a device intended for clinical investigation on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)ensures—
(i)that the device meets the general safety and performance requirements in Annex I which apply to it; or
(ii)that paragraphs (10) and (11) apply;
(b)ensures that the relevant conformity assessment procedure that applies to the device has been carried out in accordance with Article 52;
(c)ensures that the documentation required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure is drawn up;
(d)ensures that the technical documentation required by Annexes II and III and other relevant documentation required by a relevant conformity assessment procedure is prepared in or translated into English;
(e)affixes a CE marking and, where applicable, the identification number of the notified body which carried out the relevant conformity assessment on the device in accordance with the procedure set out in Annexes IX, X or XI;
(f)draws up an EU declaration of conformity in accordance with Article 19;
(g)ensures that the declaration of conformity is prepared in or translated into English.
(4) Where paragraph (5) applies regulations 8 and 15 (or as the case may be) 22 and 28 are treated as being satisfied.
(5) This paragraph applies where, before a custom-made device is placed on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)has drawn up a statement in English containing the information specified in Section 1 of Annex XIII;
(b)has undertaken to keep available to the Secretary of State (notwithstanding that the Secretary of State is not a competent national authority) documentation allowing for an understanding of the design, manufacture and performance of the device, including the expected performances, so as to allow assessment of the conformity of the device with the requirements of the Regulation; and
(c)undertakes to comply with Sections 3 (manufacturing), 4 (retention of information) and 5 (review of experience) of Annex XIII.
(6) Where paragraph (7) applies, regulations 8 and 14 are treated as being satisfied.
(7) This paragraph applies where, before a system or procedure pack is placed on the market, the person responsible for combining devices to produce that system or procedure pack has complied with the relevant requirements of Article 22 including where that Article requires a conformity assessment in accordance with Annex IX or XI.
(8) Where paragraph (9) applies, regulations 8 and 16(1) or (as the case may be) 22 and 29(1) are treated as being satisfied.
(9) This paragraph applies where, before a relevant device intended for clinical investigation is made available in Great Britain for the purpose of a clinical investigation, the manufacturer—
(a)has provided the Secretary of State with the required notice in the form of the application required by Article 70 in English; and
(b)has provided the Secretary of State with an undertaking to keep available documentation contained in the application in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter III of Annex XV.
(10) Where paragraph (11) applies, a relevant device referred to in that paragraph is also treated as complying with the relevant essential requirement referred to in regulation 9(4) or regulation 23(4) (as the case may be).
(11) This paragraph applies where a relevant device conforms with a harmonised standard or part of a harmonised standard, which corresponds exactly to a designated standard or part of a designated standard.
(12) For the purpose of this regulation in regulations 10(5), 51 and 61(8), each reference to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to “CE marking”.]
Textual Amendments
F166Regs. 19B, 19C inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 4(11) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
20.—(1) In this PartF167...—
“custom-made device” means an active implantable medical device that is—
manufactured specifically in accordance with a medical specialist’s written prescription which gives, under his responsibility, specific characteristics as to its design; and
intended to be used only for a particular patient; and
“relevant device” shall be construed in accordance with regulation 21.
(2) In this PartF167..., a reference to a numbered F168... Annex is to the F168... Annex of Directive 90/385 bearing that number.
Textual Amendments
F167Words in reg. 20(1)(2) omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 10(a)
F168Words in reg. 20(2) omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 10(b)
21.—[F169(1)] The requirements of this Part in respect of relevant devices apply in respect of active implantable medical devices and accessories to such devices, except for devices that come within the scope of Directive 90/385 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, and
(a)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it; and
(b)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in the other Directive.
[F170(2) Where a hazard exists, devices which are also machinery shall also meet the essential health and safety requirements set out in [F171Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008] to the extent to which those essential health and safety requirements are more specific than the essential requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 90/385.
(3) Where an active implantable medical device is intended to administer a medicinal product, that device shall be governed by Directive 90/385 without prejudice to the provisions of Directive 2001/83/EC.]
[F172(4) Except for the requirement to register in accordance with regulation 21A or 30(3) to (5), this Part does not apply to active implantable medical devices and accessories to such devices placed on the market in accordance with Part VIII.]
Extent Information
E16This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F169Reg. 21 renumbered as reg. 21(1) (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 12(a)
F170Reg. 21(2)(3) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 12(b)
F171Words in reg. 21(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(2)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F172Reg. 21(4) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(2)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
21.—[F501(1)] The requirements of this Part in respect of relevant devices apply in respect of active implantable medical devices and accessories to such devices, except for devices that come within the scope of Directive 90/385 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, and
(a)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it; and
(b)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in the other Directive.
[F502(2) Where a hazard exists, devices which are also machinery shall also meet the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex I to that Directive to the extent to which those essential health and safety requirements are more specific than the essential requirements set out in Annex I to Directive 90/385.
(3) Where an active implantable medical device is intended to administer a medicinal product, that device shall be governed by Directive 90/385 without prejudice to the provisions of Directive 2001/83/EC.]
Extent Information
E61This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F501Reg. 21 renumbered as reg. 21(1) (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 12(a)
F502Reg. 21(2)(3) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 12(b)
21A.—(1) No person may place a relevant device on the market in accordance with this Part unless that person—
(a)is established in Great Britain; and
(b)has complied with paragraph (2).
(2) A person who places a relevant device on the market complies with this paragraph if, before placing the relevant device on the market—
(a)where—
(i)that person is the manufacturer of that device and is based in Great Britain, the person informs the Secretary of State of the address of their registered place of business in Great Britain;
(ii)that person is the manufacturer of that device and is based outside the United Kingdom, and the manufacturer appoints a sole UK responsible person, and that UK responsible person provides the Secretary of State with written evidence that they have the manufacturer’s authority to act as their UK responsible person; or
(iii)that person is not the manufacturer of the device, the address of that person’s registered place of business in Great Britain has been provided to the Secretary of State by the manufacturer or the UK responsible person;
(b)that person supplies the Secretary of State with a description of the relevant device; and
(c)that person pays to the Secretary of State the relevant fee in accordance with regulation 53.
(2A) The person responsible for providing information in accordance with paragraph (2) must inform the Secretary of State of any changes to that information.
(3) The UK responsible person appointed in accordance with paragraph (2)(a)(ii) must—
(a)ensure that the declaration of conformity and technical documentation have been drawn up and, where applicable, that an appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer;
(b)keep available to the Secretary of State a copy of the technical documentation, a copy of the declaration of conformity and, if applicable, a copy of the relevant certificate, including any amendments and supplements;
(c)in response to a request from the Secretary of State, provide the Secretary of State with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a device;
(d) where they have samples of the device or access to the device, comply with any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access;
(e)where they have neither samples of the device nor access to the device, communicate to the manufacturer any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access, and communicate to the Secretary of State whether the manufacturer intends to comply with that request;
(f)cooperate with the Secretary of State on any preventive or corrective action taken to eliminate or, if that is not possible, mitigate the risks posed by devices;
(g)immediately inform the manufacturer about complaints and reports from healthcare professionals, patients and users about suspected incidents related to a device for which they have been appointed;
(h)if the manufacturer acts contrary to its obligations under these Regulations—
(i)terminate the legal relationship with the manufacturer; and
(ii)inform the Secretary of State and, if applicable, the relevant approved body of that termination.
(4) In this regulation—
(a)the references to “technical documentation” are to be construed in accordance with Annex 2, 3 or 5;
(b)the references to “declaration of conformity” are to be construed in accordance with Annexes 2, 3 and 5.]
Textual Amendments
F173Reg. 21A inserted (E.W.S.) (30.4.2021) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(2)(b), 5(3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 4 and S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 25); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
21B.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies—
(a)in relation to relevant devices other than custom-made devices, to—
(i)a manufacturer with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland who, under their own name, places on the market in Northern Ireland any relevant device;
F175(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(iii)a manufacturer’s authorised representative who has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(iv)a manufacturer with a registered place of business in Great Britain whose authorised representative does not have a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
F176(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2) For the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to exercise the Secretary of State’s functions under these Regulations, any person to whom this paragraph applies must—
(a)inform the Secretary of State of the address of their registered place of business; and
(b)supply the Secretary of State with a description of each category of device concerned;
F177(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)in the case of an authorised representative, supply the Secretary of State with—
(i)written evidence that they have been designated as an authorised representative;
(ii)details of the person who has so designated them; and
(iii)where the person placing the devices concerned on the market is neither the manufacturer nor the authorised representative, the name and address of the registered place of business of the person placing the devices concerned on the market;
(e)inform the Secretary of State of any changes to the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) as and when such changes arise.
(3) The obligation in paragraph 2(2)(e) to inform the Secretary of State of any changes in relation to the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (2)(a) to (d) continues to apply following the passing of the date specified in paragraph (4).
(4) The obligations in paragraph (2) begin to apply on 1st May 2021.
F178(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F179(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F174Regs. 21B, 21C inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8
F175Reg. 21B(1)(a)(ii) omitted (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 35(a)
F176Reg. 21B(1)(b) omitted (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 35(b)
F177Reg. 21B(2)(c) omitted (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 35(c)
F178Reg. 21B(5) omitted (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 35(d)
F179Reg. 21B(6) omitted (27.7.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 35(e)
21C.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies in relation to a manufacturer who—
(a)does not have a registered place of business in the United Kingdom; and
(b)has not designated an authorised representative who has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland; and
(c)places a relevant device, other than a custom-made device, on the market in Northern Ireland.
(2) A manufacturer to whom this paragraph applies must appoint a person with a registered place of business in the United Kingdom as their UK responsible person to carry out the tasks described in regulations 21B(2) and (5).]
Textual Amendments
F174Regs. 21B, 21C inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 8
22.—(1) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex 1 which apply to it [F180and the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable)].
(2) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall supply a relevant device—
(a)if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service of that device; or
(b)in circumstances where that device has also been placed on the market or put into service,
unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex 1 which apply to it [F181and the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable)].
Textual Amendments
F180Words in reg. 22(1) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 10
F181Words in reg. 22(2) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 10
23.—(1) In determining which are the relevant essential requirements for a particular relevant device, and whether or not it complies with any of the relevant essential requirements, account shall be taken of its intended purpose.
(2) Any—
(a)determination that a relevant device complies with any of the essential requirements set out in paragraphs 1 to 5 of Annex 1; and
(b)evaluation of side effects or undesirable effects for the purposes of determining whether or not a relevant device complies with any of the essential requirements,
shall be based in particular on clinical data, the adequacy of which is based on the collation of scientific literature or the results of clinical investigations referred to in paragraph 1 of Annex 7, and any determination as to whether or not a relevant device complies with any other essential requirements may be based on such data.
(3) In the case of a relevant device which is being or has been put into service—
(a)the essential requirements specified in paragraph 14 of Annex 1 are complied with only if the particulars there specified are in English (whether or not they are also in another language and whether or not the device is for professional use); and
(b)the essential requirements specified in paragraph 13 of Annex 1, so far as they relate to instructions required for the operation of a device in paragraph 15 of Annex 1, are complied with only if—
(i)the instructions are in English [F182or another Community language, and]
(ii)[F183if the instructions are not in English, any packaging, label or promotional literature carries a clear statement in English stating the language in which the instructions are given.]
(4) A relevant device shall be treated as complying with an essential requirement if it conforms as respects that requirement to a relevant national Standard, unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the device does not comply with that requirement.
(5) A custom-made device in respect of which the conditions specified in Annex 6 are satisfied and which is accompanied by the statement referred to in paragraph 1 of Annex 6 shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the device does not comply with those requirements.
(6) A device intended for clinical investigation in respect of which—
(a)the conditions specified in Annex 7 are satisfied;
(b)notice has been given under regulation 29(1); and
(c)either—
(i)no notice has been given under regulation 29(3) within the period of 60 days there referred to, or
(ii)notice has been given under regulation 29(4),
shall be taken to comply with the relevant essential requirements unless there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the device does not comply with those requirements.
Textual Amendments
F182Words in reg. 23(3)(b)(i) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F183Reg. 23(3)(b)(ii) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
24.—(1) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless that device or its sterile pack bears a [F185UK marking] which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in [F186Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008];
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant [F187approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(2) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall supply a relevant device unless that device or its sterile pack bears a [F185UK marking] which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in [F186Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008];
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant [F188approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device,
if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.
(3) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless a [F185UK marking], meeting the requirements set out in [F186Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008], appears on—
(a)where appropriate, any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that [F185UK marking] is accompanied by any relevant [F189approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(4) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless a [F185UK marking], meeting the requirements set out in [F186Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008], appears on—
(a)where appropriate, any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that [F185UK marking] is accompanied by any relevant [F190approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(5) No person shall affix any mark or inscription to, or provide any information comprising a mark or inscription on—
(a)a relevant device or its sterile pack;
(b)the instructions for use for a relevant device; or
(c)where appropriate, any sales packaging for a relevant device,
which is likely to mislead a third party with regard to the meaning or the graphics of the [F185UK marking] or which reduces the visibility or the legibility of the [F185UK marking].
Extent Information
E17This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F184Words in reg. 24 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4A)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F185Words in reg. 24 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4A)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F186Words in reg. 24 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4A)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F187Words in reg. 24(1)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4A)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F188Words in reg. 24(2)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4A)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F189Words in reg. 24(3)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4A)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F190Words in reg. 24(4)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4A)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
24.—(1) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless that device or its sterile pack bears a CE marking which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in Annex 9;
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(2) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall supply a relevant device unless that device or its sterile pack bears a CE marking which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in Annex 9;
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device,
if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.
(3) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless a CE marking, meeting the requirements set out in Annex 9, appears on—
(a)where appropriate, any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that CE marking is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(4) Subject to regulation 26, no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless a CE marking, meeting the requirements set out in Annex 9, appears on—
(a)where appropriate, any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for the device,
and that CE marking is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(5) No person shall affix any mark or inscription to, or provide any information comprising a mark or inscription on—
(a)a relevant device or its sterile pack;
(b)the instructions for use for a relevant device; or
(c)where appropriate, any sales packaging for a relevant device,
which is likely to mislead a third party with regard to the meaning or the graphics of the CE marking or which reduces the visibility or the legibility of the CE marking.
Extent Information
E62This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
24A.—(1) Where the CE marking referred to in regulation 24 is affixed on the basis of an assessment or a certificate issued by a notified body established in the United Kingdom, a UK(NI) indication must be affixed in relation to the device, in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—
(a)visibly, legibly and indelibly; and
(b)before a relevant medical device is placed on the market in Northern Ireland.
(3) The UK(NI) indication must accompany the CE marking, wherever that is affixed in accordance with regulation 27.
[F192(3A) The UK(NI) indication may be less than 5mm high provided that it is the same height as the CE marking that it accompanies.]
(4) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by the manufacturer.
(5) Anyone who places a medical device on the market in Northern Ireland must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.
(6) No person shall supply a relevant device unless the manufacturer has affixed a UK(NI) indication as required by this regulation, if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service”;]
Textual Amendments
F191Reg. 24A inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 9
F192Reg. 24A(3A) inserted (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 36
25. Where a relevant device (within the meaning of this Part) comes within the scope of this Part and other product safety or health and safety legislation (“the other legislation”) a person must not affix a UK marking to the device unless the relevant requirements of the other legislation are also satisfied.]
Extent Information
E18This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F193Reg. 25 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(4B) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 26); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
25. Where a relevant device comes within the scope of Directive 90/385 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, no person shall affix a CE marking to the device unless the relevant requirements of the other Directive are also satisfied, except where—
(a)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it;
(b)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in Directive 90/385;
(c)the marking of the device indicates that the device only satisfies the set of arrangements chosen by the manufacturer; and
(d)the particulars of Directive 90/385, as published in the Official Journal of the [F503European Union], are given in the documents, notices or instructions accompanying the device, and in a manner in which those particulars are accessible without it being necessary to destroy the packaging which keeps the device sterile.
Extent Information
E63This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F503Words in Regulations substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 4 (with art. 3(3))
26.—(1) A relevant device being shown at a trade fair, exhibition, demonstration or similar gathering is not being placed on the market or put into service if a visible sign clearly indicates that the device or product cannot be marketed or put into service until it complies with the requirements of F194... these Regulations.
(2) Regulation 24 shall not apply to a custom-made device or a device intended for clinical investigation.
(3) Regulations 22 and 24 shall not apply where, following a duly justified request and in the interests of the protection of health, the Secretary of State has authorised, where appropriate for a specified period, the placing on the market or putting into service of a particular relevant device or relevant devices of a particular class or description without a [F195UK marking], where appropriate subject to conditions (which are complied with), and has not withdrawn that authorisation.
[F196(4) Regulations 22 and 24 do not apply where the Secretary of State directs that a relevant device, or a class of relevant devices, which meets other requirements or standards or which is marked other than with a UK marking which the Secretary of State determines is equivalent to the requirements and standards imposed by regulations 22 and 24, may be placed on the market.
(5) In paragraph (4), the Secretary of State, in determining whether a standard or requirement or marking (“the other standard”) is equivalent to a standard or requirement imposed by regulations 22 and 24, must be satisfied that the other standard imposes a degree of safety and quality equivalent to that imposed by those regulations.]
Extent Information
E19This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F194Words in reg. 26(1) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 28); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F195Words in reg. 26(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 28); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F196Reg. 26(4)(5) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 28); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
26.—(1) A relevant device being shown at a trade fair, exhibition, demonstration or similar gathering is not being placed on the market or put into service if a visible sign clearly indicates that the device or product cannot be marketed or put into service until it complies with the requirements of Directive 90/385 or these Regulations.
(2) Regulation 24 shall not apply to a custom-made device or a device intended for clinical investigation.
(3) Regulations 22 and 24 shall not apply where, following a duly justified request and in the interests of the protection of health, the Secretary of State has authorised, where appropriate for a specified period, the placing on the market or putting into service of a particular relevant device or relevant devices of a particular class or description without a CE marking, where appropriate subject to conditions (which are complied with), and has not withdrawn that authorisation.
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27. A relevant device may bear a [F198UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F199their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex 2, or
(ii)Annex 3, together with Annex 4 or 5;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of [F200this Part] that apply to it; F201...
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F200this Part] which apply to it; [F202and]
[F203(d)fulfils the obligations imposed by Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable).]
Extent Information
E20This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F197Words in reg. 27 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5A)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 29); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F198Words in reg. 27 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5A)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 29); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F199Words in reg. 27 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5A)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 29); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F200Words in reg. 27(b)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5A)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 29); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F201Word in reg. 27(b) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 11(a)
F202Word in reg. 27(c) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 11(b)
F203Reg. 27(d) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 11(c)
27. A relevant device may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex 2, or
(ii)Annex 3, together with Annex 4 or 5;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 90/385 that apply to it; F504...
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 90/385 which apply to it; [F505and]
[F506(d)fulfils the obligations imposed by Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable).]
Extent Information
E65This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F504Word in reg. 27(b) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 11(a)
F505Word in reg. 27(c) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 11(b)
F506Reg. 27(d) added (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 11(c)
28. No person shall supply a custom-made device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a custom-made device that has been placed on the market) unless its manufacturer or [F204their UK responsible person]—
(a)has drawn up the statement containing the information required by Section 2.1 of Annex 6[F205, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012];
(b)has undertaken to keep available for the Secretary of State the documentation referred to in Section 3.1 of Annex 6;
(c)takes all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process ensures that each device manufactured according to that process conforms to the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.1 of Annex 6; and
(d)keeps available for the Secretary of State the information contained in the statement referred to in paragraph (a) and in the undertaking referred to in paragraph (b).
Extent Information
E21This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F204Words in reg. 28 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5B) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 30); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F205Words in reg. 28(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 12
28. No person shall supply a custom-made device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a custom-made device that has been placed on the market) unless its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)has drawn up the statement containing the information required by Section 2.1 of Annex 6[F507, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012];
(b)has undertaken to keep available for the Secretary of State the documentation referred to in Section 3.1 of Annex 6;
(c)takes all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process ensures that each device manufactured according to that process conforms to the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.1 of Annex 6; and
(d)keeps available for the Secretary of State the information contained in the statement referred to in paragraph (a) and in the undertaking referred to in paragraph (b).
Extent Information
E66This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F507Words in reg. 28(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 12
29.—(1) No person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for the purposes of a clinical investigation in [F206Great Britain] unless, before he does so, the manufacturer of the device or [F207their UK responsible person] has given at least 60 days prior notice in writing to the Secretary of State of the intended investigation, in the form of—
(a)subject to paragraph (2), the statement required by Section 2.2 of Annex 6 [F208, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012]; and
(b)an undertaking to keep available for the Secretary of State the documentation referred to in Section 3.1 and 3.2 of Annex 6.
(2) The ethics committee opinion that forms part of the information required under Section 2.2 of Annex 6 need not be provided to the Secretary of State at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, but if it is not provided at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, it must be provided to the Secretary of State by the manufacturer or [F207their UK responsible person] as soon as it becomes available.
(3) If, within 60 days of the formal acceptance by the Secretary of State of the notice in writing given pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary of State gives written notice to the manufacturer [F209or UK responsible person] (whichever gave the notice pursuant to paragraph (1)) that, on grounds of public health or public policy, the relevant device should not be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation, no person shall supply the relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for those purposes.
(4) The Secretary of State may, in respect of notice in writing given by a manufacturer or [F207their UK responsible person] pursuant to paragraph (1), give written notice to the manufacturer or [F207their UK responsible person]—
(a)if the ethics committee opinion required under Section 2.2 of Annex 6 is favourable, that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation; or
(b)if the ethics committee opinion required under Section 2.2 of Annex 6 is not available, that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation once a favourable opinion in respect of the investigational plan for the intended investigation has been delivered by the committee.
(5) A written notice pursuant to paragraph (4) may—
(a)where appropriate be given subject to conditions imposed by the Secretary of State, which are to be included in the notice;
(b)at any time be withdrawn on grounds of public health or public policy by the Secretary of State.
(6) Where a written notice pursuant to paragraph (4) in respect of a relevant device has been withdrawn by the Secretary of State—
(a)further clinical use of the relevant device in the investigation is prohibited; and
(b)no person shall supply that relevant device for the purposes of the investigation (if that supply is also a making available of the device),
unless the Secretary of State issues a further written notice pursuant to that paragraph stating that the relevant device may again be made available for the purposes of the investigation.
(7) The manufacturer of a relevant device intended for clinical investigation to which paragraph (1) applies, or [F207their UK responsible person], shall—
(a)take all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process ensures that each device manufactured according to that process conforms to the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.1, and the first paragraph of Section 3.2, of Annex 6;
(b)keep available for the Secretary of State the information contained in the statement and the undertaking referred to in paragraph (1); and
(c)authorise the assessment, including audit where necessary, of the effectiveness of the measures which he takes pursuant to this regulation.
(8) The grounds of public health or public policy referred to in paragraphs (3) and (5)(b) are met, amongst other reasons, if—
(a)the manufacturer or [F207their UK responsible person] does not authorise an assessment by the Secretary of State, whether by means of an audit, an inspection or otherwise, of the effectiveness of the measures referred to in paragraph (7); or
(b)the manufacturer or [F207their UK responsible person] does not make available to the Secretary of State documentation which he has undertaken to keep available in accordance with paragraph (1).
(9) No person shall conduct a clinical investigation of a relevant device—
(a)otherwise than in accordance with Annex 7; and
(b)otherwise than in accordance with any conditions imposed by the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (5)(a),
and if a clinical investigation is conducted in respect of a relevant device, the manufacturer of that device or [F207their UK responsible person] shall keep available for the Secretary of State the report referred to in Section 2.3.7 of Annex 7.
[F210(10) The manufacturer, or their [F211single UK responsible person], shall—
(a)notify the Secretary of State of the end of the clinical investigation; and
(b)provide justification where premature termination has resulted.]
Extent Information
E22This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F206Words in reg. 29(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5C)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 31); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F207Words in reg. 29 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5C)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 31); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F208Words in reg. 29(1)(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 13
F209Words in reg. 29(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5C)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 31); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F210Reg. 29(10) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 13
F211Words in reg. 29(10) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(5C)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 31); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
29.—(1) No person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for the purposes of a clinical investigation in [F508Northern Ireland] unless, before he does so, the manufacturer of the device or his authorised representative has given at least 60 days prior notice in writing to the Secretary of State of the intended investigation, in the form of—
(a)subject to paragraph (2), the statement required by Section 2.2 of Annex 6 [F509, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012]; and
(b)an undertaking to keep available for the Secretary of State the documentation referred to in Section 3.1 and 3.2 of Annex 6.
(2) The ethics committee opinion that forms part of the information required under Section 2.2 of Annex 6 need not be provided to the Secretary of State at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, but if it is not provided at least 60 days prior to the intended investigation, it must be provided to the Secretary of State by the manufacturer or his authorised representative as soon as it becomes available.
(3) If, within 60 days of the formal acceptance by the Secretary of State of the notice in writing given pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary of State gives written notice to the manufacturer or authorised representative (whichever gave the notice pursuant to paragraph (1)) that, on grounds of public health or public policy, the relevant device should not be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation, no person shall supply the relevant device (if that supply is also a making available of the device) for those purposes.
(4) The Secretary of State may, in respect of notice in writing given by a manufacturer or his authorised representative pursuant to paragraph (1), give written notice to the manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)if the ethics committee opinion required under Section 2.2 of Annex 6 is favourable, that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation; or
(b)if the ethics committee opinion required under Section 2.2 of Annex 6 is not available, that the relevant device may be made available for the purposes of the intended investigation once a favourable opinion in respect of the investigational plan for the intended investigation has been delivered by the committee.
(5) A written notice pursuant to paragraph (4) may—
(a)where appropriate be given subject to conditions imposed by the Secretary of State, which are to be included in the notice;
(b)at any time be withdrawn on grounds of public health or public policy by the Secretary of State.
(6) Where a written notice pursuant to paragraph (4) in respect of a relevant device has been withdrawn by the Secretary of State—
(a)further clinical use of the relevant device in the investigation is prohibited; and
(b)no person shall supply that relevant device for the purposes of the investigation (if that supply is also a making available of the device),
unless the Secretary of State issues a further written notice pursuant to that paragraph stating that the relevant device may again be made available for the purposes of the investigation.
(7) The manufacturer of a relevant device intended for clinical investigation to which paragraph (1) applies, or his authorised representative, shall—
(a)take all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process ensures that each device manufactured according to that process conforms to the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3.1, and the first paragraph of Section 3.2, of Annex 6;
(b)keep available for the Secretary of State the information contained in the statement and the undertaking referred to in paragraph (1); and
(c)authorise the assessment, including audit where necessary, of the effectiveness of the measures which he takes pursuant to this regulation.
(8) The grounds of public health or public policy referred to in paragraphs (3) and (5)(b) are met, amongst other reasons, if—
(a)the manufacturer or his authorised representative does not authorise an assessment by the Secretary of State, whether by means of an audit, an inspection or otherwise, of the effectiveness of the measures referred to in paragraph (7); or
(b)the manufacturer or his authorised representative does not make available to the Secretary of State documentation which he has undertaken to keep available in accordance with paragraph (1).
(9) No person shall conduct a clinical investigation of a relevant device—
(a)otherwise than in accordance with Annex 7; and
(b)otherwise than in accordance with any conditions imposed by the Secretary of State pursuant to paragraph (5)(a),
and if a clinical investigation is conducted in respect of a relevant device, the manufacturer of that device or his authorised representative shall keep available for the Secretary of State the report referred to in Section 2.3.7 of Annex 7.
[F510(10) The manufacturer, or their single authorised representative, shall—
(a)notify the Secretary of State of the end of the clinical investigation; and
(b)provide justification where premature termination has resulted.]
Extent Information
E67This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F508Words in reg. 29(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 10
F509Words in reg. 29(1)(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 13
F510Reg. 29(10) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 13
30.—(1) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, [F212their UK responsible person] who is required to follow, or follows or has followed a conformity assessment procedure set out in Directive 90/385 shall observe the manufacturer’s obligations set out in that procedure that apply to him.
(2) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, [F213their UK responsible person] shall, when following a conformity assessment procedure, take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with Directive 90/385 at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device.
F214(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F215(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F215(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E23This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F212Words in reg. 30(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(6)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 32); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F213Words in reg. 30(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(6)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 32); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F214Reg. 30(3) revoked (E.W.S.) (30.4.2021) by S.I. 2002/618, reg. 4D(6) (as inserted (E.W.S.) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))
F215Reg. 30(4)(5) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(6)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 32); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
30.—(1) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, his authorised representative who is required to follow, or follows or has followed a conformity assessment procedure set out in Directive 90/385 shall observe the manufacturer’s obligations set out in that procedure that apply to him.
(2) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, his authorised representative shall, when following a conformity assessment procedure, take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with Directive 90/385 at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device.
[F511(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (4) and (5), the manufacturer of a relevant device, who under their own name places devices on the market, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2) of Directive 90/385, shall provide the Secretary of State with—
(a)the address of their registered place of business;
(b)a description of the devices concerned; and
(c)details of the label and instructions for use that accompany each device.
(4) Where the manufacturer of a relevant device places a device on the market under their own name, but does not have a registered place of business in [F512a relevant state], the manufacturer shall—
(a)designate a single authorised representative; and
(b)ensure that the authorised representative has a registered place of business in [F512a relevant state].
(5) The authorised representative referred to in paragraph (4) shall provide the competent authority of [F513the relevant state] in which they have their registered place of business with the information referred to in paragraph (3) above.]
Extent Information
E68This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F511Reg. 30(3)-(5) added (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 14
F512Words in reg. 30(4) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(a)
F513Words in reg. 30(5) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 11(b)
30A.—(1) In this regulation—
(a)“the Directive” means Directive 90/385 and any reference to an Article or Annex is a reference to that Article or Annex in the Directive as amended from time to time;
(b)“Regulation 722/2012” means Commission Regulation (EU) 722/2012 as it has effect in EU Law;
(c)“CE marking” means the CE marking required by Article 12 and shown in Annex 9;
(d)“harmonised standard” is to be construed in accordance with Article 5.
(2) Where paragraph (3) applies regulations 22, 24(1) to (4), 25 and 27 are treated as being satisfied.
(3) This paragraph applies where, before placing a relevant device other than a system or procedure pack, a custom-made device or a device intended for clinical investigation on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)ensures—
(i)that the device meets the essential requirements set out in Annex I and, where applicable, Regulation (EU) 722/2012, which apply to it; or
(ii)that paragraphs (8) and (9) apply;
(b)ensures that the relevant conformity assessment procedure that applies to the device, where the device is a device other than those which are custom-made or intended for clinical investigations, has been carried out in accordance with Article 9;
(c)ensures that the documentation required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure is drawn up;
(d)ensures that the technical and other relevant documentation required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure is prepared in or translated into English;
(e)affixes a CE marking and, where applicable, the identification number of the notified body which carried out the relevant conformity assessment on the device in accordance with the procedure set out in Annexes 2, 3, 4 or 5;
(f)draws up an EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Article 9; and
(g)ensures that the declaration of conformity is prepared in or translated into English.
(4) Where paragraph (5) applies, regulations 25 and 28 are treated as being satisfied.
(5) This paragraph applies where, before a custom-made device is placed on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)has drawn up a statement in English containing the information required by Section 1 and specified in Section 2.1 of Annex 6, read with Regulation 722/2012;
(b)has undertaken to keep available to the Secretary of State (notwithstanding that the Secretary of State is not a competent authority) documentation allowing for an understanding of the design, manufacture and performance of the device, including the expected performances, so as to allow an assessment of conformity of the device with the requirements of the Directive;
(c)undertakes to the Secretary of State—
(i)to comply with Section 3.1 of Annex 6;
(ii)to keep all documentation required by Annex 6 for the period specified in Section 4 of Annex 6; and
(iii)to pass on the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) with the custom-made device so that it may be made available to the patient on request.
(6) Where paragraph (7) applies, regulations, 22 and 29 are treated as being satisfied.
(7) This paragraph applies where, before a relevant device intended for clinical investigation is made available in Great Britain for the purpose of a clinical investigation, the manufacturer—
(a)has provided the Secretary of State with the relevant written notice which must be in English in the form of the statement required by Section 2.2 of Annex 6;
(b)has provided an undertaking to keep available for five years the documentation referred to in Section 3.1 and 3.2 of Annex 6; and
(c)has taken all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process for the device produces devices in accordance with the documentation referred to in Section 3.2 of Annex 6.
(8) Where paragraph (9) applies, a relevant device referred to in that paragraph is also treated as complying with the relevant essential requirement referred to in regulation 9(4).
(9) This paragraph applies where a relevant device conforms with a harmonised standard or part of a harmonised standard, which corresponds exactly to a designated standard or part of a designated standard.
(10) For the purpose of this regulation in regulations 24(5), 51 and 61(8), each reference to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to “CE marking”.]
Textual Amendments
F216Reg. 30A inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(8) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 34); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
31.—(1) [F218An approved body] which is responsible for carrying out a conformity assessment procedure in relation to a relevant device shall, when carrying out the procedure—
(a)take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with [F219this Part] at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device; and
(b)lay down, by common accord with the manufacturer or [F220their UK responsible person], the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annex 2 or 3.
(2) Where [F221an approved body] takes a decision in accordance with [F222Annex 2, 3 or 5], they shall specify the period of validity of the decision, which initially shall be for a period of not more than five years.
(3) [F223Where an approved body and a manufacturer or the manufacturer’s UK responsible person] have agreed that the manufacturer may apply to the body at a specified time for an extension of the period of validity of a decision referred to in paragraph (2), the body may, on application from and with the agreement of the manufacturer or [F224the manufacturer’s UK responsible person], extend the period of validity of the decision for further periods of up to five years, each such period commencing on the expiry of the previous period.
Extent Information
E24This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F217Words in reg. 31 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(7)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 33); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F218Words in reg. 31(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(7)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 33); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F219Words in reg. 31(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(7)(b(ii)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 33); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F220Words in reg. 31(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(7)(b)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 33); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F221Words in reg. 31(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(7)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 33); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F222Words in reg. 31(2) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 15
F223Words in reg. 31(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(7)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 33); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F224Words in reg. 31(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 5(7)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 33); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
31.—(1) A UK notified body which is responsible for carrying out a conformity assessment procedure in relation to a relevant device shall, when carrying out the procedure—
(a)take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with Directive 90/385 at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device; and
(b)lay down, by common accord with the manufacturer or his authorised representative, the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annex 2 or 3.
(2) Where a UK notified body takes a decision in accordance with [F514Annex 2, 3 or 5], they shall specify the period of validity of the decision, which initially shall be for a period of not more than five years.
(3) Where a UK notified body and a manufacturer or his authorised representative have agreed that the manufacturer may apply to the body at a specified time for an extension of the period of validity of a decision referred to in paragraph (2), the body may, on application from and with the agreement of the manufacturer or his authorised representative, extend the period of validity of the decision for further periods of up to five years, each such period commencing on the expiry of the previous period.
Extent Information
E69This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F514Words in reg. 31(2) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 15
32.—(1) In this PartF225...—
“accessory” means an article intended specifically by its manufacturer to be used together with anin vitro diagnostic medical device to enable that device to be used in accordance with its intended purpose, which is not—
itself anin vitro diagnostic medical device;
an invasive sampling medical device; or
a medical device which is directly applied to the human body for the purpose of obtaining a specimen;
“calibration and control material” means any substance, material or article intended by its manufacturer either to establish measurement relationships or to verify the performance characteristics of a relevant device in conjunction with the intended use of that device;
“common technical specification” means a technical specification for a relevant device referred to in a list in Annex II which has been adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in article 7(2) and published in the Official Journal of the [F226European Union];
“device for self-testing” means anin vitro diagnostic medical device which is intended by its manufacturer to be able to be used by a member of the public in a home environment; and
“relevant device” shall be construed in accordance with regulation 33(1);
(2) In this PartF225..., a reference to a numbered article or Annex is to the article or Annex of Directive 98/79 bearing that number.
Textual Amendments
F225Words in reg. 32(1)(2) omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 11
F226Words in Regulations substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 4 (with art. 3(3))
33.—(1) The requirements of this Part in respect of relevant devices apply in respect of in vitro diagnostic medical devices [F227(including coronavirus test devices)] and accessories to such devices, except for—
(a)products manufactured and used within the same health institution and either on the premises of their manufacture or on premises in the immediate vicinity without having been transferred to another legal entity; and
(b)devices that come within the scope of Directive 98/79 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, and
(i)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it, and
(ii)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in the other Directive.
(2) The requirements of this Part in respect of devices for performance evaluation do not apply in respect of—
(a)products manufactured and used only within the same health institution and either on the premises of their manufacture or on premises in the immediate vicinity without having been transferred to another legal entity; and
(b)devices that come within the scope of Directive 98/79 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, and
(i)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it, and
(ii)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in the other Directive.
Textual Amendments
F227Words in reg. 33(1) inserted (28.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/910), regs. 1(1), 4
33A.—(1) No person may place a relevant device on the market in accordance with this Part unless that person—
(a)is established in Great Britain; and
(b)has complied with paragraph (2).
(2) A person who places a relevant device on the market complies with this paragraph if, before placing the relevant device on the market—
(a)where—
(i)that person is the manufacturer of that device and is based in Great Britain, the person informs the Secretary of State of the address of their registered place of business in Great Britain;
(ii)that person is the manufacturer of that device and is based outside the United Kingdom, the manufacturer appoints a sole UK responsible person, and that UK responsible person provides the Secretary of State with written evidence that they have the manufacturer’s authority to act as their UK responsible person; or
(iii)that person is not the manufacturer of the device, the address of that person’s registered place of business in Great Britain has been provided to the Secretary of State by the manufacturer or the UK responsible person;
(b)that person supplies the Secretary of State with—
(i)a description of the relevant device; and
(ii)the relevant information in paragraph (4); and
(c)that person pays to the Secretary of State the relevant fee in accordance with regulation 53.
(2A) The person responsible for providing information in accordance with paragraph (2) must inform the Secretary of State of any changes to that information.
(3) The UK responsible person appointed in accordance with paragraph (2)(a)(ii) must—
(a)ensure that the declaration of conformity and technical documentation have been drawn up and, where applicable, that an appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer;
(b)keep available for inspection by the Secretary of State a copy of the technical documentation, a copy of the declaration of conformity and, if applicable, a copy of the relevant certificate, including any amendments and supplements;
(c)in response to a request from the Secretary of State, provide the Secretary of State with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a device;
(d) where they have samples of the device or access to the device, comply with any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access;
(e)where they have neither samples of the device nor access to the device, communicate to the manufacturer any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access, and communicate to the Secretary of State whether the manufacturer intends to comply with that request;
(f)cooperate with the Secretary of State on any preventive or corrective action taken to eliminate or, if that is not possible, mitigate the risks posed by devices;
(g)immediately inform the manufacturer about complaints and reports from healthcare professionals, patients and users about suspected incidents related to a device for which they have been appointed;
(h)if the manufacturer acts contrary to its obligations under these Regulations—
(i)terminate the legal relationship with the manufacturer; and
(ii)inform the Secretary of State and, if applicable, the relevant approved body of that termination.
(4) In this regulation “relevant information” means—
(a)in relation to a new relevant device, a statement indicating that the device is a new relevant device;
(b)if the device consists wholly or partly of reagents, reagent products or calibration and control materials, appropriate information in terms of common technological characteristics and analytes;
(c)if the device does not wholly or partly consist of reagents, reagent products or calibration and control materials, the appropriate indications;
(d)in relation to devices in a list in Annex II and devices for self-testing—
(i)all data allowing for identification of such devices, the analytical and, where appropriate, diagnostic parameters as referred to in Section 3 of Part A of Annex 1;
(ii)if requested by the Secretary of State, the labelling and instructions for use for when the device is placed on the market or put into service;
(e)in relation to devices for performance evaluation which relate either to devices referred to in a list in Annex II or to devices for self-testing, all data allowing for identification of such devices, the analytical and where appropriate, diagnostic parameters as referred to in Section 3 of Part A of Annex I.
(5) Within two years of the placing of a new relevant device on the market, the Secretary of State may, where the Secretary of State considers it justified, request a report relating to the experience gained with the device subsequent to it being placed on the market.
(6) In this regulation a device is a “new relevant device” if—
(a)there has been no such device continuously available on the United Kingdom or EEA market during the previous three years for the relevant analyte or other parameter; or
(b)use of the device has involved analytical technology not continuously used in connection with a given analyte or other parameter on the United Kingdom or EEA market during the previous three years.
(7) In paragraph (3)—
(a)the references to “technical documentation” are to be construed in accordance with Annexes III to VIII;
(b)the references to “declaration of conformity” are to be construed in accordance with Annexes III, IV, V and VII.]
Textual Amendments
F228Reg. 33A inserted (E.W.S.) (30.4.2021) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(2)(c), 6(3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 5 and S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 36); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
34.—(1) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex I which apply to it.
(2) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall supply a relevant device—
(a)if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service of that device; or
(b)in circumstances where that device has been placed on the market or put into service, unless that device meets those essential requirements set out in Annex I which apply to it.
34A.—(1) Subject to regulations 34B, 34C, 39(1) and 39A, no person other than the Secretary of State may place on the market or put into service a coronavirus test device, unless—
(a)the Secretary of State has approved it in accordance with regulation 38A(5); and
(b)the approval remains valid in accordance with regulation 38A(6).
(2) Subject to regulations 34B, 34C, 39(1) and 39A, no person other than the Secretary of State may supply a coronavirus test device—
(a)if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service of that device; or
(b)in circumstances where that device has been placed on the market or put into service,
unless the Secretary of State has approved it in accordance with regulation 38A(5) and the approval remains valid in accordance with regulation 38A(6).
(3) The requirements in paragraphs (1) and (2) are without prejudice to the other requirements of this Part.
Textual Amendments
34B.—(1) Regulation 34A(1) does not apply in relation to a coronavirus test device that is placed on the market or put into service only for use by—
(a)the Secretary of State;
(b)a devolved public health body; or
(c)a health service body supplied pursuant to an existing contract.
(2) Regulation 34A(2) does not apply in relation to a coronavirus test device that is supplied to—
(a)the Secretary of State;
(b)a devolved public health body; or
(c)a health service body pursuant to an existing contract.
(3) In this regulation—
“a devolved public health body” is—
in Wales, Welsh Ministers or Public Health Wales National Health Service Trust;
in Scotland, Scottish Ministers;
in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health in Northern Ireland;
“an existing contract” is a contract entered into before the coming into force of regulation 34A;
“a health service body” is—
an NHS body as defined in section 275 of the National Health Service Act 2006 or in section 206 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;
a body listed in section 17A(2)(a) to (c) or (e) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978; or
a health and social care body as defined in section 1(5)(a) to (e) of the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009.
Textual Amendments
34C.—(1) The requirements in regulation 34A do not apply in respect of any period before 1st September 2021.
(2) A person may place on the market, put into service or supply a coronavirus test device from 1st September 2021 until the end of 31st October 2021 if—
(a)that person has made an application to the Secretary of State in respect of that device, in accordance with regulation 38A; or
(b)that person is not—
(i)the manufacturer of the device,
(ii)a person acting as the manufacturer’s UK responsible person appointed for the purposes of regulation 33A or under regulation 44A, or
(iii)a person acting as the manufacturer’s authorised representative in Northern Ireland in accordance with regulation 44.]
Textual Amendments
35.—(1) In determining which are the relevant essential requirements for a particular relevant device, and whether or not it complies with any of the relevant essential requirements, account shall be taken of its intended purpose.
(2) In order to meet the essential requirements set out in Section 8 of Part B of Annex I, the information to be provided under that Section must be in English F230... .
(3) A relevant device shall be presumed to comply with an essential requirement if it conforms as respects that requirement to a relevant [F231designated standard].
(4) A relevant device shall be treated as complying with an essential requirement in respect of which there is an applicable common technical specification only if it is in conformity with that specification or, if for duly justified reasons the manufacturer has not complied with that specification, an equivalent or higher specification.
Extent Information
E25This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F230Words in reg. 35(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(4)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 37); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F231Words in reg. 35(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(4)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 37); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
35.—(1) In determining which are the relevant essential requirements for a particular relevant device, and whether or not it complies with any of the relevant essential requirements, account shall be taken of its intended purpose.
(2) In order to meet the essential requirements set out in Section 8 of Part B of Annex I, the information to be provided under that Section must be in English if the device may reach a final user in [F515Northern Ireland], unless—
(a)the Secretary of State, to the extent that Directive 98/79 allows him to do so, has authorised the use of another Community language or more than one other Community language; or
(b)the relevant device is a device for self-testing, in which case the instructions for use and the label must include a translation into the official language of any member State of the Community in which the device reaches a final user.
(3) A relevant device shall be presumed to comply with an essential requirement if it conforms as respects that requirement to a relevant national standard.
(4) A relevant device shall be treated as complying with an essential requirement in respect of which there is an applicable common technical specification only if it is in conformity with that specification or, if for duly justified reasons the manufacturer has not complied with that specification, an equivalent or higher specification.
Extent Information
E70This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F515Words in reg. 35(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 12
36.—(1) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device bears a [F233UK marking] which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in [F234Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008];
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant [F235approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(2) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall supply a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device bears a [F233UK marking] which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in [F234Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008];
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant [F235approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device,
if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.
(3) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless a [F233UK marking], meeting the requirements set out in [F234Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008], appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for that device,
and that [F233UK marking] is accompanied by any relevant [F235approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(4) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless a [F233UK marking], meeting the requirements set out in [F234Annex 2 of Regulation 765/2008], appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for that device,
and that [F233UK marking] is accompanied by any relevant [F235approved body] or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(5) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall affix any mark or inscription to, or provide any information comprising a mark or inscription on—
(a)a relevant device;
(b)the instructions for use for a relevant device; or
(c)any sales packaging for a relevant device,
which is likely to mislead a third party with regard to the meaning or the graphics of the [F233UK marking] or which reduces the visibility or the legibility of the [F233UK marking].
Extent Information
E26This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F232Words in reg. 36 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(4A)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 38); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F233Words in reg. 36 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(4A)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 38); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F234Words in reg. 36 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(4A)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 38); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F235Words in reg. 36 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(4A)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 38); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
36.—(1) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device bears a CE marking which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in Annex X;
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(2) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall supply a relevant device unless, where practical and appropriate, that device bears a CE marking which—
(a)meets the requirements set out in Annex X;
(b)is in a visible, legible and indelible form; and
(c)is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device,
if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.
(3) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall place on the market or put into service a relevant device unless a CE marking, meeting the requirements set out in Annex X, appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for that device,
and that CE marking is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(4) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall supply a relevant device (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or if that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless a CE marking, meeting the requirements set out in Annex X, appears on—
(a)any sales packaging for that device; and
(b)the instructions for use for that device,
and that CE marking is accompanied by any relevant notified body or conformity assessment body identification number for that device.
(5) Subject to regulation 39, no person shall affix any mark or inscription to, or provide any information comprising a mark or inscription on—
(a)a relevant device;
(b)the instructions for use for a relevant device; or
(c)any sales packaging for a relevant device,
which is likely to mislead a third party with regard to the meaning or the graphics of the CE marking or which reduces the visibility or the legibility of the CE marking.
Extent Information
E71This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
36A.—(1) Where the CE marking referred to in regulation 36 is affixed on the basis of an assessment or a certificate issued by a notified body established in the United Kingdom, a UK(NI) indication must be affixed in relation to the device, in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed—
(a)visibly, legibly and indelibly; and
(b)before a relevant medical device is placed on the market in Northern Ireland.
(3) The UK(NI) indication must accompany the CE marking, wherever that is affixed in accordance with regulation 36.
[F237(3A) The UK(NI) indication may be less than 5mm high provided that it is the same height as the CE marking that it accompanies.]
(4) The UK(NI) indication must be affixed by the manufacturer.
(5) Anyone who places a medical device on the market in Northern Ireland must ensure that the manufacturer has complied with their obligations under this regulation.
(6) No person shall supply a relevant device unless the manufacturer has affixed a UK(NI) indication as required by this regulation, if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service, or that supply is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service.]
Textual Amendments
F236Reg. 36A inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 13
F237Reg. 36A(3A) inserted (27.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/905), regs. 1(2), 37
37. Where a relevant device (within the meaning of this Part) comes within the scope of this Part and other product safety or health and safety legislation (“the other legislation”) a person must not affix a UK marking to the device unless the relevant requirements of the other legislation are also satisfied.]
Extent Information
E27This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F238Reg. 37 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(4B) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 39); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
37. Where a relevant device comes within the scope of Directive 98/79 and another Directive (“the other Directive”) issued by one or more of the institutions of the Community, no person shall affix a CE marking to the device unless the relevant requirements of the other Directive are satisfied, except where—
(a)the other Directive includes a provision allowing the manufacturer of the device to choose, during a transitional period that has not ended, which set of arrangements applies to it;
(b)the manufacturer chooses to follow the set of arrangements in Directive 98/79;
(c)the marking of the device indicates that the device only satisfies the set of arrangements chosen by the manufacturer; and
(d)the particulars of Directive 98/79, as published in the Official Journal of the [F516European Union], are given in the documents, notices or instructions accompanying the device.
Extent Information
E72This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F516Words in Regulations substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 4 (with art. 3(3))
38. Subject to regulation 39, no person shall—
(a)put into service a relevant device;
(b)supply a relevant device—
(i)if that supply is also a putting into service of that device, or
(ii)in circumstances where that device has been placed on the market or put into service,
which is not ready for use.
38A.—(1) A person may make an application to the Secretary of State under this regulation for approval of a coronavirus test device.
(2) An application must include such information as the Secretary of State may require for the purposes of exercising their functions under—
(a)paragraph (5); and
(b)regulation 38C.
(3) An application must be made through the gov.uk website.
(4) The Secretary of State may treat an application made before the coming into force of this regulation as an application made under this regulation, if it meets the requirements of paragraph (2).
(5) The Secretary of State must approve a coronavirus test device if the Secretary of State is satisfied on the basis of the information contained in the application that the coronavirus test device meets the requirements of regulation 38B.
(6) An approval granted under paragraph (5) is valid for a period of 5 years, beginning with the day on which it is granted.
(7) Nothing in this regulation shall be taken to prevent—
(a)the Secretary of State;
(b)a weights and measures authority in Great Britain; or
(c)a district council in Northern Ireland,
from exercising a duty under regulation 61 to enforce these Regulations.
Textual Amendments
38B.—(1) The requirements that a coronavirus test device must meet for the purposes of regulation 38A(5) are set out in paragraphs (2) to (6).
(2) A coronavirus test device must be able to be put into service in accordance with this Part.
(3) A coronavirus test device that is an antigen test must have—
(a)a level of sensitivity, using a 95% two-sided confidence interval, that is entirely above 60%;
(b)a level of specificity, using a 95% two-sided confidence interval, that is entirely above 93%.
(4) A coronavirus test device that is a direct molecular test must have—
(a)a level of sensitivity, using a 95% two-sided confidence interval, that is entirely above 70%;
(b)a level of specificity, using a 95% two-sided confidence interval, that is entirely above 93%.
(5) A coronavirus test device that is an extracted molecular test must have—
(a)a level of sensitivity, using a 95% two-sided confidence interval, that is entirely above 93%;
(b)a level of specificity, using a 95% two-sided confidence interval, that is entirely above 97%.
(6) Where a coronavirus test device is also intended to detect the presence of anything other than a viral antigen or viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the requirements in paragraphs (2) to (5) apply only in relation to its performance in detecting the presence of that viral antigen or viral ribonucleic acid (RNA).
(7) In this regulation and in regulation 38C—
“antigen test” means an in vitro diagnostic medical device for the detection of the presence of a viral antigen specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);
“direct molecular test” means an in vitro diagnostic medical device which—
is for the detection of the presence of viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and
does not use a preliminary step of purification and concentration;
“extracted molecular test” means an in vitro diagnostic medical device which—
is for the detection of the presence of viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and
uses a preliminary step of purification and concentration;
“sensitivity”, in relation to a coronavirus test device, means the proportion of true positives that are correctly identified by the test, calculated using the equation—
“specificity”, in relation to a coronavirus test device, means the proportion of true negatives that are correctly identified by the test, calculated using the equation—
Textual Amendments
38C.—(1) The Secretary of State must establish a register of coronavirus test devices which the Secretary of State has approved in accordance with regulation 38A.
(2) The Secretary of State must publish the register on the gov.uk website.
(3) The register must contain the following information in respect of each coronavirus test device—
(a)the name and address of the registered place of business of the person who made the application under regulation 38A;
(b)if the person who made the application was not the manufacturer, the name and address of the registered place of business of the manufacturer;
(c)the country in which the manufacturer is established;
(d)the name and address of the registered place of business of the UK responsible person or the manufacturer’s authorised representative having a registered place of business in Northern Ireland, if there is one in respect of the device;
(e)the name and description of the coronavirus test device;
(f)the date and version number of the instructions for use included in the application;
(g)whether the coronavirus test device is an antigen test, a direct molecular test, or an extracted molecular test;
(h)the date on which the coronavirus test device was approved in accordance with regulation 38A and the date on which that approval ceases to be valid.
(4) The register may contain such other information relating to the coronavirus test device and its intended use as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
39.—(1) A relevant device being shown at a trade fair, exhibition, scientific gathering or technical gathering is not being placed on the market or put into service if—
(a)the device is not used on any specimen taken from the participants; and
(b)a visible sign clearly indicates that the device cannot be marketed or put into service until it complies with the requirements of F241... these Regulations.
(2) Regulations 34, 36 and 38 shall not apply where, following a duly justified request and in the interests of the protection of health, the Secretary of State has authorised, where appropriate for a specified period, the placing on the market or putting into service of a particular relevant device or relevant devices of a particular class or description without a [F242UK marking], where appropriate subject to conditions (which are complied with), and has not withdrawn that authorisation.
[F243(3) Regulations 34 and 36 do not apply where the Secretary of State directs that a relevant device, or a class of relevant devices, which meets other requirements or standards or which is marked other than with a UK marking which the Secretary of State determines is equivalent to the requirements and standards imposed by regulations 34 and 36, may be placed on the market.
(4) In paragraph (3), the Secretary of State, in determining whether a standard or requirement or marking (“the other standard”) is equivalent to a standard or requirement imposed by regulations 34 and 36, must be satisfied that the other standard imposes a degree of safety and quality equivalent to that imposed by those regulations.]
Extent Information
E28This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F240Words in reg. 39 heading substituted (28.7.2021) by The Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/910), regs. 1(1), 7
F241Words in reg. 39(1)(b) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(5)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 40); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F242Words in reg. 39(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(5)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 40); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F243Reg. 39(3)(4) inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(5)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 40); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
39.—(1) A relevant device being shown at a trade fair, exhibition, scientific gathering or technical gathering is not being placed on the market or put into service if—
(a)the device is not used on any specimen taken from the participants; and
(b)a visible sign clearly indicates that the device cannot be marketed or put into service until it complies with the requirements of Directive 98/79 or these Regulations.
(2) Regulations 34, 36 and 38 shall not apply where, following a duly justified request and in the interests of the protection of health, the Secretary of State has authorised, where appropriate for a specified period, the placing on the market or putting into service of a particular relevant device or relevant devices of a particular class or description without a CE marking, where appropriate subject to conditions (which are complied with), and has not withdrawn that authorisation.
Extent Information
E73This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
39A.—(1) Regulation 34A does not apply where, in circumstances which give rise to a need to protect the public from a risk of serious harm to health, the Secretary of State—
(a)has decided to permit, where appropriate for a specified period, the placing on the market or putting into service of a particular coronavirus test device or coronavirus test devices of a particular class or description that has not been approved under regulation 38A(5); and
(b)has not withdrawn that permission.
(2) The Secretary of State may give permission under paragraph (1) subject to such conditions as are set out in a protocol published by the Secretary of State.
(3) If the Secretary of State publishes a protocol for the purpose of paragraph (2), the protocol must specify the period of time for which it has effect.
(4) The Secretary of State may withdraw or amend a protocol published under paragraph (2).]
Textual Amendments
40.—(1) A relevant device other than a device referred to in the lists in Annex II or a device for self-testing may bear a [F246UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F247their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by Sections 1 to 5 of Annex III;
(b)declares, in accordance with the declaration of conformity procedure set out in that Annex, that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it.
(2) A relevant device which is a device for self-testing but which is not referred to in a list in Annex II may bear a [F246UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F247their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Sections 1 to 6 of Annex III,
(ii)Annex IV, or
(iii)Annex V and either Annex VI or Annex VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it.
(3) A relevant device referred to in List A in Annex II may bear a [F246UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F247their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex IV, or
(ii)Annexes V and VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it.
(4) A relevant device referred to in List B in Annex II may bear a [F246UK marking] only if its manufacturer or [F247their UK responsible person]—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex IV,
(ii)Annexes V and VI, or
(iii)Annexes V and VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of [F248this Part] which apply to it.
Extent Information
E29This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F245Words in reg. 40 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(5A)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F246Words in reg. 40 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(5A)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F247Words in reg. 40 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(5A)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F248Words in reg. 40 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(5A)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 41); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
40.—(1) A relevant device other than a device referred to in the lists in Annex II or a device for self-testing may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by Sections 1 to 5 of Annex III;
(b)declares, in accordance with the declaration of conformity procedure set out in that Annex, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it.
(2) A relevant device which is a device for self-testing but which is not referred to in a list in Annex II may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Sections 1 to 6 of Annex III,
(ii)Annex IV, or
(iii)Annex V and either Annex VI or Annex VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it.
(3) A relevant device referred to in List A in Annex II may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex IV, or
(ii)Annexes V and VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it.
(4) A relevant device referred to in List B in Annex II may bear a CE marking only if its manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)fulfils the applicable obligations imposed by—
(i)Annex IV,
(ii)Annexes V and VI, or
(iii)Annexes V and VII;
(b)declares, in accordance with a declaration of conformity procedure set out in those Annexes, that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it; and
(c)ensures that the device meets the provisions of Directive 98/79 which apply to it.
Extent Information
E74This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
41.—(1) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, [F249their UK responsible person] who is required to follow, or follows or has followed a conformity assessment procedure set out in [F250this Part] shall observe the manufacturer’s obligations set out in that procedure [F251that apply to the manufacturer or, as the case may be, their UK responsible person].
(2) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, [F249their UK responsible person] shall, when following a conformity assessment procedure, take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with [F250this Part] at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device.
(3) A manufacturer or, where applicable, [F249their UK responsible person] shall, in respect of any relevant device which the manufacturer has placed on the market or put into service, keep available for inspection by the Secretary of State—
(a)the declaration of conformity for that device;
(b)the technical documentation referred to in Annexes III to VIII relating to that device; and
(c)the decisions, reports and certificates of [F252approved bodies] relating to that device,
for a period ending five years after the manufacture of the last product.
(4) A person who in the course of manufacturing relevant devices or devices for performance evaluation removes, collects, or uses tissues, cells or substances of human origin shall, in the course of removing, collecting or using those tissues, cells or substances act in accordance with the principles laid down in the Convention of the Council of Europe for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine M2.
(5) F253... The manufacturer or, where applicable, [F249their UK responsible person] shall, in respect of any relevant device which the manufacturer has placed on the market F254..., provide the Secretary of State with the data referred to in article 12(1)(a), and that data shall be provided in English.
Extent Information
E30This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F249Words in reg. 41 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(6)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 42); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F250Words in reg. 41 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(6)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 42); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F251Words in reg. 41(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(6)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 42); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F252Words in reg. 41(3)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(6)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 42); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F253Words in reg. 41(5) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(6)(e)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 42); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F254Words in reg. 41(5) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), reg. 6(6)(e)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 42); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Marginal Citations
M2Council of Europe (ETS No. 164), Orviedo, 4.4.1997.
41.—(1) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, his authorised representative who is required to follow, or follows or has followed a conformity assessment procedure set out in Directive 98/79 shall observe the manufacturer’s obligations set out in that procedure that apply to him.
(2) A manufacturer of a relevant device or, where applicable, his authorised representative shall, when following a conformity assessment procedure, take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with Directive 98/79 at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device.
(3) A manufacturer or, where applicable, his authorised representative shall, in respect of any relevant device which the manufacturer has placed on the market or put into service, keep available for inspection by the Secretary of State—
(a)the declaration of conformity for that device;
(b)the technical documentation referred to in Annexes III to VIII relating to that device; and
(c)the decisions, reports and certificates of notified bodies relating to that device,
for a period ending five years after the manufacture of the last product.
(4) A person who in the course of manufacturing relevant devices or devices for performance evaluation removes, collects, or uses tissues, cells or substances of human origin shall, in the course of removing, collecting or using those tissues, cells or substances act in accordance with the principles laid down in the Convention of the Council of Europe for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine M10.
(5) Until the European databank referred to in article 12 has been established, the manufacturer or, where applicable, his authorised representative shall, in respect of any relevant device which the manufacturer has placed on the market [F517in Northern Ireland], provide the Secretary of State with the data referred to in article 12(1)(a), and that data shall be provided in English.
Extent Information
E75This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F517Words in reg. 41(5) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 14
Marginal Citations
M10Council of Europe (ETS No. 164), Orviedo, 4.4.1997.
42.—(1) [F256An approved body] which is responsible for carrying out a conformity assessment procedure in relation to a relevant device shall, when carrying out the procedure—
(a)take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out F257... at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device;
(b)take account of any relevant information relating to the characteristics and performance of that device, F258...; and
(c)lay down, by common accord with the manufacturer or [F259their UK responsible person], the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annexes III to VII.
(2) Where [F260an approved body] takes a decision in accordance with Annex III, IV, or V, they shall specify the period of validity of the decision, which, initially, shall be a period of not more than 5 years.
(3) Where [F261an approved body] and a manufacturer or [F262their UK responsible person] have agreed that the manufacturer may apply to the body at a specified time for an extension of the period of validity of a decision referred to in paragraph (2), the body may, on application from and with the agreement of the manufacturer or [F262their UK responsible person], extend the period of validity of the decision for further periods of up to 5 years, each such period commencing on the expiry of the previous period.
Textual Amendments
F255Words in reg. 42 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F256Words in reg. 42(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F257Words in reg. 42(1)(a) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F258Words in reg. 42(1)(b) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(b)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F259Words in reg. 42(1)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(b)(iv) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F260Words in reg. 42(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F261Words in reg. 42(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F262Words in reg. 42(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(7)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 43); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
42.—(1) A UK notified body which is responsible for carrying out a conformity assessment procedure in relation to a relevant device shall, when carrying out the procedure—
(a)take account of the results of any assessment or verification operations which have been carried out in accordance with Directive 98/79 at an intermediate stage of manufacture of the device;
(b)take account of any relevant information relating to the characteristics and performance of that device, including in particular the results of any relevant tests and verification relating to that device already carried out before 7th June 2000; and
(c)lay down, by common accord with the manufacturer or his authorised representative, the time limits for completion of the assessment and verification operations referred to in Annexes III to VII.
(2) Where a UK notified body takes a decision in accordance with Annex III, IV, or V, they shall specify the period of validity of the decision, which, initially, shall be a period of not more than 5 years.
(3) Where a UK notified body and a manufacturer or his authorised representative have agreed that the manufacturer may apply to the body at a specified time for an extension of the period of validity of a decision referred to in paragraph (2), the body may, on application from and with the agreement of the manufacturer or his authorised representative, extend the period of validity of the decision for further periods of up to 5 years, each such period commencing on the expiry of the previous period.
43. No person shall supply a device for performance evaluation (if that supply is also a making available of the device) unless the manufacturer or [F263their UK responsible person]—
(a)has drawn up a statement containing the information required by Section 2 of Annex VIII and keeps that statement available for the Secretary of State for a minimum period of five years after the end of the performance evaluation;
(b)ensures that—
(i)the device conforms with the documentation mentioned in the said section 2, and
(ii)the relevant requirements of [F264these Regulations] are complied with as respects that device; and
(c)undertakes to keep available, and keeps available, for the Secretary of State, for a minimum period of five years after the end of the performance evaluation, documentation allowing an understanding of the design, manufacture and performances of the device, including the expected performances, so as to allow assessment of conformity of the device with the requirements of these Regulations.
Extent Information
E31This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F263Words in reg. 43 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(8)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 44); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F264Words in reg. 43(b)(ii) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(8)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 44); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
43. No person shall supply a device for performance evaluation (if that supply is also a making available of the device) unless the manufacturer or his authorised representative—
(a)has drawn up a statement containing the information required by Section 2 of Annex VIII and keeps that statement available for the Secretary of State for a minimum period of five years after the end of the performance evaluation;
(b)ensures that—
(i)the device conforms with the documentation mentioned in the said section 2, and
(ii)the relevant requirements of the Directive are complied with as respects that device; and
(c)undertakes to keep available, and keeps available, for the Secretary of State, for a minimum period of five years after the end of the performance evaluation, documentation allowing an understanding of the design, manufacture and performances of the device, including the expected performances, so as to allow assessment of conformity of the device with the requirements of these Regulations.
Extent Information
E76This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
44.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies—
(a)in relation to relevant devices that are Annex II devices or devices for self-testing, to—
(i)a manufacturer with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland who, under their own name, places on the market in Northern Ireland, or makes available for performance evaluation, any relevant device;
(ii)a UK responsible person;
(iii)a manufacturer’s authorised representative who has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(iv)a manufacturer with a registered place of business in Great Britain whose authorised representative does not have a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(b)in relation to relevant devices other than Annex II devices or devices for self-testing, to—
(i)a manufacturer who places a device on the Northern Ireland market, or makes such a device available for performance evaluation, and has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland;
(ii)an authorised representative with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland.
(2) For the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to exercise the Secretary of State’s functions under these Regulations, any person to whom this paragraph applies must—
(a)inform the Secretary of State of the address of their registered place of business; and
(b)supply the Secretary of State with—
(i)a description of each category of device concerned;
(ii)the relevant information in paragraph (7);
(c)in the case of a UK responsible person, supply the Secretary of State with—
(i)written evidence that they have been appointed as a UK responsible person;
(ii)details of the person who has appointed them; and
(iii)where the person placing the devices concerned on the market is neither the manufacturer nor the UK responsible person, the name and address of the registered place of business of the person placing the devices concerned on the market;
(d)in the case of an authorised representative, supply the Secretary of State with—
(i)written evidence that they have been designated as an authorised representative;
(ii)details of the person who has so designated them; and
(iii)where the person placing the devices concerned on the market, or making them available for performance evaluation, is neither the manufacturer nor the authorised representative, the name and address of the registered place of business of the person placing the devices concerned on the market, or making them available for performance evaluation;
(e)inform the Secretary of State of any changes to the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) as and when such changes arise.
(3) The obligation in paragraph 2(2)(e) to inform the Secretary of State of any changes in relation to the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (2)(a) to (d) continues to apply following the passing of any of the dates specified in paragraph (4) that apply in respect of a particular case.
(4) The obligations in paragraph (2) begin to apply—
(a)where a device is being placed on the market by a manufacturer with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland or by a person who has designated an authorised representative with a registered place of business in Northern Ireland, on 1st January 2021;
(b)in circumstances other than those described in sub-paragraph (a)—
(i)in the case of a relevant device that is a List A device, on 1st May 2021;
(ii)in the case of a relevant device that is a device for self-testing, on 1st September 2021; and
(iii)in the case of a relevant device that is a List B device, on 1st September 2021.
(5) A UK responsible person must—
(a)ensure that the declaration of conformity and technical documentation have been drawn up and, where applicable, that an appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer;
(b)keep available for inspection by the Secretary of State a copy of the technical documentation, a copy of the declaration of conformity and, if applicable, a copy of the relevant certificate, including any amendments and supplements;
(c)in response to a request from the Secretary of State, provide the Secretary of State with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a device;
(d)where they have samples of the device or access to the device, comply with any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access;
(e)where they have neither samples of the device nor access to the device, communicate to the manufacturer any request from the Secretary of State to provide such samples or access, and communicate to the Secretary of State whether the manufacturer intends to comply with that request;
(f)cooperate with the Secretary of State on any preventive or corrective action taken to eliminate or, if that is not possible, mitigate the risks posed by devices;
(g)immediately inform the manufacturer about complaints and reports from healthcare professionals, patients and users about suspected incidents related to a device for which they have been appointed;
(h)if the manufacturer acts contrary to its obligations under these Regulations—
(i)terminate the legal relationship with the manufacturer; and
(ii)inform the Secretary of State and, if applicable, the relevant notified body of that termination.
(6) In this regulation the references to “technical documentation” and “declaration of conformity” are to be construed in accordance with Directive 98/79.
(7) In this regulation “relevant information” means—
(a)in relation to a new relevant device, a statement indicating that the device is a new relevant device;
(b)if the device consists wholly or partly of reagents, reagent products or calibration and control materials, appropriate information in terms of common technological characteristics and analytes;
(c)if the device does not wholly or partly consist of reagents, reagent products or calibration and control materials, the appropriate indications;
(d)in relation to devices in a list in Annex II and devices for self-testing—
(i)all data allowing for identification of such devices, the analytical and, where appropriate, diagnostic parameters as referred to in Section 3 of Part A of Annex 1;
(ii)if requested by the Secretary of State, the labelling and instructions for use for when the device is placed on the market or put into service;
(e)in relation to devices for performance evaluation which relate either to devices referred to in a list in Annex II or to devices for self-testing, all data allowing for identification of such devices, the analytical and where appropriate, diagnostic parameters as referred to in Section 3 of Part A of Annex I.
(8) Within two years of the placing of a new relevant device on the market, the Secretary of State may, where the Secretary of State considers it justified, request a report relating to the experience gained with the device subsequent to it being placed on the market.
(9) In paragraphs (7) and (8) a device is a “new relevant device” if—
(a)there has been no such device continuously available on the United Kingdom or EEA market during the previous three years for the relevant analyte or other parameter; or
(b)use of the device has involved analytical technology not continuously used in connection with a given analyte or other parameter on the United Kingdom or EEA market during the previous three years.]]
Textual Amendments
F265Reg. 44 revoked (E.W.S.) (30.4.2021) by S.I. 2002/618, reg. 4D(8) (as inserted by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 3(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))
F266Regs. 44, 44ZA substituted for reg. 44 (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 15
44ZA—(1) In this regulation—
(a)any reference to an Article or Annex is a reference to that Article or Annex in Directive 98/79 as amended from time to time;
(b)“Regulation 722/2012” means Commission Regulation (EU) 722/2012 as it applies in the European Union;
(c)“CE marking” means the CE marking required by Article 16 and shown in Annex X;
(d)“harmonised standard” is to be construed in accordance with Article 5.
(2) Where paragraph (3) applies regulations 34, 36(1) to (4), 37 and 40 are treated as being satisfied.
(3) This paragraph applies where, before placing a relevant device on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)ensures—
(i)that the device meets the essential requirements set out in Annex I and, where applicable, Regulation (EU) 722/2012, which apply to it; or
(ii)that paragraphs (6) and (7) apply;
(b)ensures that the relevant conformity assessment procedure that applies to the device has been carried out in accordance with Article 9;
(c)ensures that the documentation required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure is drawn up;
(d)ensures that the technical and other relevant documentation required by a relevant conformity assessment procedure is prepared in or translated into English;
(e)affixes a CE marking and, where applicable, the identification number of the notified body which carried out the relevant conformity assessment on the device in accordance with the procedure set out in Annexes III, IV, V, VI or VII;
(f)draws up an EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Article 9;
(g)ensures that the declaration of conformity is prepared in or translated into English.
(4) Where paragraph (5) applies, regulation 43 is treated as being satisfied.
(5) This paragraph applies where before a relevant device intended for performance evaluation is made available in Great Britain for the purpose of a performance evaluation, the manufacturer—
(a)has supplied the relevant written notice which must be in English in the form required by Sections 1 and 2 of Annex VIII;
(b)has provided an undertaking to the Secretary of State to keep available the documentation required by Annex VIII for the period specified in Section 3 of Annex VIII;
(c)has taken all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process for the device produces devices in accordance with the documentation referred to in the first paragraph of Section 3 of Annex VIII.
(6) Where paragraph (7) applies, a relevant device referred to in that paragraph is also treated as complying with the relevant essential requirements referred to in regulation 35(3) and (4).
(7) This paragraph applies where—
(a)a relevant device conforms with a harmonised standard or part of a harmonised standard, which corresponds exactly to a designated standard or part of a designated standard; or
(b)a relevant device is in conformity with a common technical specification.
(8) For the purpose of this regulation in regulations 36(5), 51 and 61(8), each reference to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to “CE marking”.]
Textual Amendments
F267Regs. 44ZA, 44ZB inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(10) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 46); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
44ZA—(1) Paragraph (2) applies in relation to a manufacturer who—
(a)does not have a registered place of business in the United Kingdom;
(b)has not designated an authorised representative who has a registered place of business in Northern Ireland; and
(c)places a relevant device a device that is an Annex II device or a device for self-testing, on the market in Northern Ireland; or
(d)makes available such a device for performance evaluation.
(2) A manufacturer to whom this paragraph applies must appoint a person with a registered place of business in the United Kingdom as their UK responsible person to carry out the tasks described in regulations 44(2) and (5).]
Extent Information
E77This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F266Regs. 44, 44ZA substituted for reg. 44 (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 15
44ZB.—(1) In this regulation—
(a)any reference to an Article or Annex is a reference to that Article or Annex in Regulation (EU) 2017/746 as it has effect in EU law;
(b)“CE marking” means the CE marking required by Article 18 and presented in Annex V;
(c)“harmonised standard” has the meaning given in Article 2(73);
(d)“sponsor” has the meaning given in Article 2(57).
(2) Where paragraph (3) applies, regulations 34, 36(1) to (4), 37 and 40 are treated as being satisfied.
(3) This paragraph applies where, before placing a relevant device on the market, the manufacturer—
(a)ensures—
(i)that the device meets the general safety and performance requirements in Annex I which apply to it; or
(ii)that paragraphs (6) and (7) apply;
(b)ensures that the relevant conformity assessment procedure that applies to the device has been carried out in accordance with Article 48;
(c)ensures that the documentation required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure is drawn up;
(d)ensures that the technical documentation required by Annexes II and III and other relevant documentation required by the relevant conformity assessment procedure is prepared in or translated into English;
(e)affixes a CE marking and, where applicable, the identification number of the notified body which carried out the relevant conformity assessment on the device in accordance with the procedures set out in Annexes IX, X and XI;
(f)draws up an EU declaration of conformity in accordance with Article 17; and
(g)ensures that the declaration of conformity is prepared in or translated into English.
(4) Where paragraph (5) applies, regulation 43 is treated as being satisfied.
(5) This paragraph applies where, before a person supplies or makes available a device falling within Part IV for the purposes of performance evaluation, the sponsor of the performance evaluation—
(a)has been able to provide the Secretary of State with the required notice in the form of the application required by Chapter I of Annex XIV in English;
(b)has been able to provide the Secretary of State with an undertaking to keep available information contained in the application in accordance with Chapter II of Annex XIV.
(6) Where paragraph (7) applies, a relevant device referred to in that paragraph is also treated as complying with the relevant essential requirements referred to in regulation 35(3) and (4).
(7) This paragraph applies where—
(a)a relevant device conforms with a harmonised standard or part of a harmonised standard, which corresponds exactly to a designated standard or part of a designated standard; or
(b)a relevant device is in conformity with a common technical specification.
(8) For the purpose of this regulation, in regulations 36(5), 51 and 61(8), each reference to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to “CE marking”.]
Textual Amendments
F267Regs. 44ZA, 44ZB inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 6(10) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 46); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Textual Amendments
F268Words in Pt. 5 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
44A. In this Part, “medical device” means a device that is a “relevant device” for the purposes of Part II, III or IV.]
Textual Amendments
F269Reg. 44A inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 12
A45.—(1) An approved body is a conformity assessment body which—
(a)has been designated by the Secretary of State pursuant to the procedure set out in regulation 45 (designation etc. of approved bodies); or
(b)immediately before IP completion day was a UK notified body in respect of which the Secretary of State has taken no action under regulation 45(5) to withdraw a designation.
(2) In this regulation—
“UK notified body” means a body which the Secretary of State had before IP completion day notified to the European Commission in accordance with Article 3(7) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 920/2013 or under Article 15 of Directive 98/79.”.]
Textual Amendments
F270Reg. A45 inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
45.—(1) The Secretary of State may designate for the purposes of [F272these Regulations] any corporate or other body as a body which is to carry out any of the tasks of [F273an approved body], and, if he so designates a body (referred to in these Regulations as [F274an “approved body”]), he shall designate the tasks which it is to carry out.
(2) A body may be designated under paragraph (1) as a body which is to carry out tasks of [F275an approved body] only if—
(a)in so far as it is to be designated as a body which is to carry out tasks included in [F276Part III], it is a body in respect of which the criteria for the designation of [F277approved bodies set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385] [F278, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012,] are met;
(b)in so far as it is to be designated as a body which is to carry out tasks included in [F279Part II], it is a body in respect of which the criteria for the designation of [F280approved bodies set out in Annex XI of Directive 93/42] [F281, read with [F282Regulation (EU) No 722/2012],] are met;
(c)in so far as it is to be designated as a body which is to carry out tasks included in [F283Part IV], it is a body in respect of which the criteria for the designation of [F284approved bodies set out in Annex IX of Directive 98/79] are met; and
(d)in so far as it needs to be able to fulfil the functions of an importing Party arising out of [F285a mutual recognition agreement], it is able to do so.
(3) The Secretary of State may refuse to designate a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI in connection with an application for designation.
(4) The Secretary of State may vary the tasks that [F286an approved body] may carry out, and if he does, those varied tasks will be the tasks which it is designated to carry out.
(5) The Secretary of State may place a restriction in relation to, or withdraw, any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if—
(a)the body so requests;
(b)he considers that it is no longer a body in respect of which the applicable criteria for designation set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F287both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] or Annex IX of Directive 98/79 are met; or
(c)he considers that the body is not capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of [F288a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil,
and the Secretary of State may also withdraw any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI.
(6) Before—
(a)effecting a variation under paragraph (4); or
(b)restricting or withdrawing a designation under paragraph (5),
otherwise than at [F289the approved body’s request], the Secretary of State shall give to the [F290approved body] an opportunity to make representations to him in writing and shall take into account any such representations as are made.
(7) For the purpose of deciding whether or not a body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F291both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] or Annex IX of Directive 98/79 are met as respects the tasks which the body wants to carry out, or carries out, or for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of [F292a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, the Secretary of State may arrange for the inspection of—
(a)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, in connection with the carrying out of any such task; or
(b)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, by a manufacturer where the body is undertaking any task in relation to that manufacturer,
and may take into account for the purposes of his decision the results of any such inspection and any refusal to afford him such facilities or assistance as he may reasonably require in order to carry out any such inspection.
(8) The Secretary of State may request that [F293an approved body] supply to him any or all relevant information and documents, including budgetary documents, necessary—
(a)to enable him to verify that the body meets the criteria set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F294both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012], or Annex IX of Directive 98/79; or
(b)for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of [F295a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil,
and the body shall supply to him any and all relevant information or documents so requested.
Extent Information
E32This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F271Words in reg. 45 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F272Words in reg. 45(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F273Words in reg. 45(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F274Words in reg. 45(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(b)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F275Words in reg. 45(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F276Word in reg. 45(2)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F277Words in reg. 45(2)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F278Words in reg. 45(2)(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(2)
F279Words in reg. 45(2)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(e)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F280Words in reg. 45(2)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(f)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F281Words in reg. 45(2)(b) inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 13(a)
F282Words in reg. 45(2)(b) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(3)
F283Words in reg. 45(2)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(f)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F284Words in reg. 45(2)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(f)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F285Words in reg. 45(2)(d) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(g) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F286Words in reg. 45(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(h) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F287Words in reg. 45(5)(b) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(4)
F288Words in reg. 45(5)(c) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F289Words in reg. 45(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(j)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F290Words in reg. 45(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(j)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F291Words in reg. 45(7) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(4)
F292Words in reg. 45(7) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(k) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F293Words in reg. 45(8) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(l)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F294Words in reg. 45(8) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(4)
F295Words in reg. 45(8)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(4)(l)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
45.—(1) The Secretary of State may designate for the purposes of article 11 of Directive 90/385, article 16 of Directive 93/42 or article 15 of Directive 98/79 any corporate or other body as a body which is to carry out any of the tasks of a notified body [F518with respect to devices to be placed on the market in Northern Ireland], and, if he so designates a body (referred to in these Regulations as a “UK notified body”), he shall designate the tasks which it is to carry out.
(2) A body may be designated under paragraph (1) as a body which is to carry out tasks of a notified body only if—
(a)in so far as it is to be designated as a body which is to carry out tasks included in Directive 90/385, it is a body in respect of which the criteria for the designation of notified bodies set out in Annex 8 of that Directive [F519, read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012,] are met;
(b)in so far as it is to be designated as a body which is to carry out tasks included in Directive 93/42, it is a body in respect of which the criteria for the designation of notified bodies set out in Annex XI of that Directive [F520, read with [F521Regulation (EU) No 722/2012],] are met;
(c)in so far as it is to be designated as a body which is to carry out tasks included in Directive 98/79, it is a body in respect of which the criteria for the designation of notified bodies set out in Annex IX of that Directive are met; and
(d)in so far as it needs to be able to fulfil the functions of an importing Party arising out of the Mutual Recognition Agreements, it is able to do so.
(3) The Secretary of State may refuse to designate a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI in connection with an application for designation.
(4) The Secretary of State may vary the tasks that a UK notified body may carry out, and if he does, those varied tasks will be the tasks which it is designated to carry out.
(5) The Secretary of State may place a restriction in relation to, or withdraw, any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if—
(a)the body so requests;
(b)he considers that it is no longer a body in respect of which the applicable criteria for designation set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F522both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] or Annex IX of Directive 98/79 are met; or
(c)he considers that the body is not capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of the Mutual Recognition Agreements which it needs to be able to fulfil,
and the Secretary of State may also withdraw any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI.
(6) Before—
(a)effecting a variation under paragraph (4); or
(b)restricting or withdrawing a designation under paragraph (5),
otherwise than at the notified body’s request, the Secretary of State shall give to the notified body an opportunity to make representations to him in writing and shall take into account any such representations as are made.
(7) For the purpose of deciding whether or not a body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F523both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] or Annex IX of Directive 98/79 are met as respects the tasks which the body wants to carry out, or carries out, or for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of the Mutual Recognition Agreements which it needs to be able to fulfil, the Secretary of State may arrange for the inspection of—
(a)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, in connection with the carrying out of any such task; or
(b)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, by a manufacturer where the body is undertaking any task in relation to that manufacturer,
and may take into account for the purposes of his decision the results of any such inspection and any refusal to afford him such facilities or assistance as he may reasonably require in order to carry out any such inspection.
(8) The Secretary of State may request that a UK notified body supply to him any or all relevant information and documents, including budgetary documents, necessary—
(a)to enable him to verify that the body meets the criteria set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F524both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012], or Annex IX of Directive 98/79; or
(b)for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of the Mutual Recognition Agreements which it needs to be able to fulfil,
and the body shall supply to him any and all relevant information or documents so requested.
Extent Information
E78This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F518Words in reg. 45(1) inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 16
F519Words in reg. 45(2)(a) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(2)
F520Words in reg. 45(2)(b) inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 13(a)
F521Words in reg. 45(2)(b) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(3)
F522Words in reg. 45(5)(b) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(4)
F523Words in reg. 45(7) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(4)
F524Words in reg. 45(8) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 14(4)
46. Where a conformity assessment procedure involves the intervention of [F297an approved body], including work which may be carried out by a third country conformity assessment body, the manufacturer of a device or [F298the manufacturer’s UK responsible person] may apply to [F299any approved body] or third country conformity assessment body to carry out tasks under that procedure which are within the framework of tasks which the body is designated to carry out.
Extent Information
E33This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F296Reg. 46 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(5)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F297Words in reg. 46 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(5)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F298Words in reg. 46 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(5)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F299Words in reg. 46 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(5)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
46. Where a conformity assessment procedure involves the intervention of a notified body, including work which may be carried out by a third country conformity assessment body, the manufacturer of a device or his authorised representative may apply to any notified body or third country conformity assessment body to carry out tasks under that procedure which are within the framework of tasks which the body is designated to carry out.
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47.—(1) [F301An approved body] to which an application has been made by a manufacturer or [F302the manufacturer’s UK responsible person] to perform the functions of [F303an approved body] under a conformity assessment procedure set out in [F304these Regulations] shall perform those functions, in accordance with the requirements of the procedure, if those functions are within the framework of tasks which the body is designated to carry out.
(2) Where a manufacturer or [F305the manufacturer’s UK responsible person] has supplied information or data to [F306an approved body] in the course of a conformity assessment procedure, that body may, where duly justified, require the manufacturer to provide any additional information or data which it considers necessary for the purposes of that procedure.
(3) The information, data and correspondence that a manufacturer or [F307the manufacturer’s UK responsible person supplies to an approved body] in the course of a conformity assessment procedure set out in [F308these Regulations] shall, F309..., be in English F310....
(4) [F311An approved body] shall, as respects a medical device which it has assessed F312..., inform all [F313other approved bodies] and the Secretary of State of—
(a)all certificates suspended or withdrawn; and
(b)on request, all certificates issued or refused,
and shall also make available to them, on request, any or all additional relevant information.
(5) Where [F314an approved body] finds, as respects a medical device which it has assessed F312..., that—
(a)the applicable requirements of [F315these Regulations] have not been met or are no longer met; or
(b)a certificate issued by it should not have been issued,
it may (having regard in particular to the principle of proportionality and the ability of the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures) suspend or withdraw the certificate issued in respect of that device or place restrictions on it, and in such cases, or in cases where the [F316approved body] is aware of circumstances in which the Secretary of State may need to take action pursuant to regulation 61, the [F316approved body] shall inform the Secretary of State thereof.
(6) The Secretary of State may request that [F317an approved body] supply to him any information and documents that the Secretary of State may, having regard to the terms of [F318a mutual recognition agreement], need to supply to a Party to [F318a mutual recognition agreement], and the body shall supply to him any and all information or documents so requested.
(8) [F319An approved body] shall provide conformity assessment bodies with all the information it is required to provide to those bodies under [F320a mutual recognition agreement].
F321(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F321(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E34This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F300Reg. 47 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F301Words in reg. 47(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F302Words in reg. 47(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F303Words in reg. 47(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(b)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F304Words in reg. 47(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(b)(iv) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F305Words in reg. 47(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(c)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F306Words in reg. 47(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(c)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F307Words in reg. 47(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F308Words in reg. 47(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(d)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F309Words in reg. 47(3) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(d)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F310Words in reg. 47(3) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(d)(iv) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F311Words in reg. 47(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(e)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F312Words in reg. 47(4)(5) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 16
F313Words in reg. 47(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(e)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F314Words in reg. 47(5) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(f)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F315Words in reg. 47(5)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(f)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F316Words in reg. 47(5) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(f)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F317Words in reg. 47(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(g)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F318Words in reg. 47(6) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(g)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F319Words in reg. 47(8) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(h)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F320Words in reg. 47(8) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(6)(h)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F321Reg. 47(9)(10) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 15
47.—(1) A UK notified body to which an application has been made by a manufacturer or his authorised representative to perform the functions of a notified body under a conformity assessment procedure set out in the Medical Devices Directives shall perform those functions, in accordance with the requirements of the procedure, if those functions are within the framework of tasks which the body is designated to carry out.
(2) Where a manufacturer or his authorised representative has supplied information or data to a UK notified body in the course of a conformity assessment procedure, that body may, where duly justified, require the manufacturer to provide any additional information or data which it considers necessary for the purposes of that procedure.
(3) The information, data and correspondence that a manufacturer or his authorised representative supplies to a notified body in the course of a conformity assessment procedure set out in the Medical Devices Directives shall, if the notified body is within the United Kingdom, be in English or some other Community language acceptable to the notified body concerned.
(4) A UK notified body shall, as respects a medical device which it has assessed F525..., inform all other notified bodies and the Secretary of State of—
(a)all certificates suspended or withdrawn; and
(b)on request, all certificates issued or refused,
and shall also make available to them, on request, any or all additional relevant information.
(5) Where a UK notified body finds, as respects a medical device which it has assessed F525..., that—
(a)the applicable requirements of the Medical Devices Directives have not been met or are no longer met; or
(b)a certificate issued by it should not have been issued,
it may (having regard in particular to the principle of proportionality and the ability of the manufacturer to take appropriate corrective measures) suspend or withdraw the certificate issued in respect of that device or place restrictions on it, and in such cases, or in cases where the notified body is aware of circumstances in which the Secretary of State may need to take action pursuant to regulation 61, the notified body shall inform the Secretary of State thereof.
(6) The Secretary of State may request that a UK notified body supply to him any information and documents that the Secretary of State may, having regard to the terms of the Mutual Recognition Agreements, need to supply to a Party to the Mutual Recognition Agreements, and the body shall supply to him any and all information or documents so requested.
(8) A UK notified body shall provide conformity assessment bodies with all the information it is required to provide to those bodies under the Mutual Recognition Agreements.
F526(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F526(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extent Information
E80This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F525Words in reg. 47(4)(5) omitted (21.3.2010) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 16
F526Reg. 47(9)(10) omitted (21.10.2013) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 15
47A.—(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that—
(a)each approved body is assigned an identification number; and
(b)there is a register of—
(i)approved bodies;
(ii)their approved body identification number;
(iii)the tasks for which they have been designated; and
(iv)any restrictions on those tasks.
(2) The Secretary of State must ensure that the register referred to in paragraph (1) is maintained and made publicly available.
(3) The Secretary of State may authorise the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to compile and maintain the register in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).]
Extent Information
E35This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F322Reg. 47A inserted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47(7)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
47A.—(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that—
(a)each notified body established in the United Kingdom is assigned an identification number; and
(b)there is a register of—
(i)notified bodies established in the United Kingdom;
(ii)their notified body identification number;
(iii)the tasks for which they have been notified;
(iv)any restrictions on those tasks.
(2) The Secretary of State must ensure that the register referred to in paragraph (1) is maintained and made publicly available.
(3) The Secretary of State may authorise the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to compile and maintain the register in accordance with paragraph (1)(b).]
Extent Information
E81This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F527Reg. 47A inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 17
48.—(1) The Secretary of State may designate for the purposes of [F324a mutual recognition agreement] any corporate or other body as a body which is to carry out any of the tasks of a F325... conformity assessment body, and, if he so designates a body (referred to in these Regulations as [F326a “CAB”]), he shall designate the tasks which it is to carry out.
(2) A body may be designated under paragraph (1) as a body which is to carry out tasks of [F327a CAB] only if the Secretary of State considers that the body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F327a CAB] arising out of [F328a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil.
(3) The Secretary of State may refuse to designate a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI in connection with an application for designation.
(4) The Secretary of State may vary the tasks that [F329a CAB] may carry out, and if he does, those varied tasks will be the tasks which it is designated to carry out.
(5) The Secretary of State may place a restriction in relation to, or withdraw, any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if—
(a)the body so requests; or
(b)he considers that the body is not capable of fulfilling the functions of [F330a CAB] arising out of [F331a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil,
and the Secretary of State may also withdraw any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI.
(6) Before—
(a)effecting a variation under paragraph (4); or
(b)restricting or withdrawing a designation under paragraph (5),
otherwise than at the F332... CAB’s request, the Secretary of State shall give to the F332... CAB an opportunity to make representations to him in writing and shall take into account any such representations as are made.
(7) For the purpose of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F333a CAB] arising out of [F334a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, the Secretary of State may arrange for the inspection of—
(a)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, in connection with the carrying out of any such task; or
(b)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, by a manufacturer where the body is undertaking any task in relation to that manufacturer,
and may take into account for the purposes of his decision the results of any such inspection and any refusal to afford him such facilities or assistance as he may reasonably require in order to carry out any such inspection.
(8) The Secretary of State may request that [F335a CAB] supply to him any or all relevant information and documents, including budgetary documents, necessary for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F335a CAB] arising out of [F336a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, and the body shall supply to him any and all relevant information or documents so requested.
Extent Information
E36This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F323Word in reg. 48 heading omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F324Words in reg. 48(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(b)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F325Words in reg. 48(1) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(b)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F326Words in reg. 48(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(b)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F327Words in reg. 48(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(c)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F328Words in reg. 48(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(c)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F329Words in reg. 48(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F330Words in reg. 48(5)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(e)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F331Words in reg. 48(5)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(e)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F332Word in reg. 48(6) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(f) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F333Words in reg. 48(7) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(g)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F334Words in reg. 48(7) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(g)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F335Words in reg. 48(8) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(h)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F336Words in reg. 48(8) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(8)(h)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
48.—(1) The Secretary of State may designate for the purposes of [F529a UK mutual recognition agreement] any corporate or other body as a body which is to carry out any of the tasks of a F530... conformity assessment body, and, if he so designates a body (referred to in these Regulations as [F531a “CAB”]), he shall designate the tasks which it is to carry out.
(2) A body may be designated under paragraph (1) as a body which is to carry out tasks of [F532a CAB] only if the Secretary of State considers that the body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F532a CAB] arising out of [F533a UK mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil.
(3) The Secretary of State may refuse to designate a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI in connection with an application for designation.
(4) The Secretary of State may vary the tasks that [F534a CAB] may carry out, and if he does, those varied tasks will be the tasks which it is designated to carry out.
(5) The Secretary of State may place a restriction in relation to, or withdraw, any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if—
(a)the body so requests; or
(b)he considers that the body is not capable of fulfilling the functions of [F535a CAB] arising out of [F536a UK mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil,
and the Secretary of State may also withdraw any designation of a body under paragraph (1) if it fails to pay any fee payable under Part VI.
(6) Before—
(a)effecting a variation under paragraph (4); or
(b)restricting or withdrawing a designation under paragraph (5),
otherwise than at the F537... CAB’s request, the Secretary of State shall give to the F537... CAB an opportunity to make representations to him in writing and shall take into account any such representations as are made.
(7) For the purpose of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F538a CAB] arising out of [F539a UK mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, the Secretary of State may arrange for the inspection of—
(a)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, in connection with the carrying out of any such task; or
(b)any premises occupied, or plant or equipment used, by a manufacturer where the body is undertaking any task in relation to that manufacturer,
and may take into account for the purposes of his decision the results of any such inspection and any refusal to afford him such facilities or assistance as he may reasonably require in order to carry out any such inspection.
(8) The Secretary of State may request that [F540a CAB] supply to him any or all relevant information and documents, including budgetary documents, necessary for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F540a CAB] arising out of [F541a UK mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, and the body shall supply to him any and all relevant information or documents so requested.
Extent Information
E82This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F528Word in reg. 48 heading omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(a)
F529Words in reg. 48(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(b)(i)
F530Words in reg. 48(1) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(b)(ii)
F531Words in reg. 48(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(b)(iii)
F532Words in reg. 48(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(c)(i)
F533Words in reg. 48(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(c)(ii)
F534Words in reg. 48(4) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(d)
F535Words in reg. 48(5) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(e)(i)
F536Words in reg. 48(5) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(e)(ii)
F537Words in reg. 48(6) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(f)
F538Words in reg. 48(7) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(g)(i)
F539Words in reg. 48(7) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(g)(ii)
F540Words in reg. 48(8) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(h)(i)
F541Words in reg. 48(8) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 18(h)(ii)
49.—(1) [F338An approved body or CAB] may charge a fee in accordance with paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) for anything done in, or in connection with—
[F339(a)in the case of an approved body, performing the functions of an approved body or an importing Party under these Regulations or a mutual recognition agreement; and]
(b)in the case of [F340a CAB], performing the functions of [F340a CAB] arising out of [F341a mutual recognition agreement] in respect of a conformity assessment procedure for a medical device.
(2) Except as provided for by paragraph (3), the fee charged in respect of anything done shall not exceed an amount which reasonably represents the cost incurred, or to be incurred, in doing it.
(3) Where the [F342approved body or CAB] charging the fee is a body the activities of which are carried on for profit, the fee may include an amount representing a profit which is reasonable in the circumstances, having regard to—
(a)the character and extent of the work done or to be done by the [F343approved body]; and
(b)the commercial rate normally charged in respect of profit for that work or similar work.
(4) The [F344approved body or CAB] may require payment of the fee, or a reasonable estimate of the fee, in advance of carrying out the work in respect of which the fee is payable and as a condition of doing that work.
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E37This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F337Reg. 49 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F338Words in reg. 49(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F339Reg. 49(1)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F340Words in reg. 49(1)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F341Words in reg. 49(1)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F342Words in reg. 49(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(e)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F343Words in reg. 49(3)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(e)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F344Words in reg. 49(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(9)(f) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
49.—(1) A UK notified body or [F543CAB] may charge a fee in accordance with paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) for anything done in, or in connection with—
(a)in the case of a UK notified body, performing the functions of a notified body or an importing Party under [F544the Medical Devices Directives or a UK mutual recognition agreement in respect of a conformity assessment procedure set out in the Medical Devices Directives or these Regulations as they apply in Great Britain]; and
(b)in the case of [F545a CAB], performing the functions of [F545a CAB] arising out of [F546a UK mutual recognition agreement] in respect of a conformity assessment procedure for a medical device.
(2) Except as provided for by paragraph (3), the fee charged in respect of anything done shall not exceed an amount which reasonably represents the cost incurred, or to be incurred, in doing it.
(3) Where the UK notified body or [F547CAB] charging the fee is a body the activities of which are carried on for profit, the fee may include an amount representing a profit which is reasonable in the circumstances, having regard to—
(a)the character and extent of the work done or to be done by the notified body; and
(b)the commercial rate normally charged in respect of profit for that work or similar work.
(4) The UK notified body or [F548CAB] may require payment of the fee, or a reasonable estimate of the fee, in advance of carrying out the work in respect of which the fee is payable and as a condition of doing that work.
Extent Information
E83This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F542Reg. 49 heading substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 19(a)
F543Word in reg. 49(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 19(b)
F544Words in reg. 49(1)(a) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 19(c)
F545Words in reg. 49(1)(b) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 19(d)(i)
F546Words in reg. 49(1)(b) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 19(d)(ii)
F547Word in reg. 49(3) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 19(e)
F548Word in reg. 49(4) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 19(f)
50.—(1) No person shall—
(a)affix [F346an approved body] or conformity assessment body number to a medical device if that body has not carried out an assessment in respect of that device for that person;
(b)supply a medical device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a device which has been placed on the market) which has affixed to it [F346an approved body] or conformity assessment body number if that body—
(i)has not carried out an assessment in respect of that device, or has not carried out that assessment for the person responsible for placing the device on the market, or
(ii)has had its designation as [F346an approved body] or conformity assessment body withdrawn.
(2) No person shall provide information comprising [F347an approved body] or conformity assessment body number on a medical device, the instructions for use for a medical device, or the sales packaging for a medical device if that device—
(a)is being or has been placed on the market; and
(b)[F348the approved body] or conformity assessment body—
(i)has not carried out an assessment in respect of that device, or has not carried out that assessment for the person responsible for placing the device on the market, or
(ii)has had its designation as [F347an approved body] or conformity assessment body withdrawn.
(3) Where the sectoral annex on medical devices in a Mutual Recognition Agreement under which a conformity assessment body was designated states that the annex does not apply to devices of a particular class or description, no person may supply a medical device of that class or description bearing the number of that conformity assessment body (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service or is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless—
(a)an assessment has been carried out on that device for the person responsible for placing it on the market or putting it into service by [F349an approved body]; and
(b)the device bears the [F350approved body] number of that [F350approved body].
(4) For the purposes of this regulation, [F351an approved body] shall be taken to have carried out an assessment in respect of a device if it has endorsed a report prepared by a third country conformity assessment body in respect of that device.
Extent Information
E38This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F345Words in reg. 50 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(10)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F346Words in reg. 50(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(10)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F347Words in reg. 50(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(10)(c)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F348Words in reg. 50(2)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(10)(c)(Ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F349Words in reg. 50(3)(a) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(10)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F350Words in reg. 50(3)(b) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(10)(e) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F351Words in reg. 50(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(10)(f) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
50.—(1) No person shall—
(a)affix a notified body or conformity assessment body number to a medical device if that body has not carried out an assessment in respect of that device for that person;
(b)supply a medical device (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a device which has been placed on the market) which has affixed to it a notified body or conformity assessment body number if that body—
(i)has not carried out an assessment in respect of that device, or has not carried out that assessment for the person responsible for placing the device on the market, or
(ii)has had its designation as a notified body or conformity assessment body withdrawn.
(2) No person shall provide information comprising a notified body or conformity assessment body number on a medical device, the instructions for use for a medical device, or the sales packaging for a medical device if that device—
(a)is being or has been placed on the market; and
(b)the notified body or conformity assessment body—
(i)has not carried out an assessment in respect of that device, or has not carried out that assessment for the person responsible for placing the device on the market, or
(ii)has had its designation as a notified body or conformity assessment body withdrawn.
(3) Where the sectoral annex on medical devices in a Mutual Recognition Agreement under which a conformity assessment body was designated states that the annex does not apply to devices of a particular class or description, no person may supply a medical device of that class or description bearing the number of that conformity assessment body (if that supply is also a placing on the market or putting into service or is of a device that has been placed on the market or put into service) unless—
(a)an assessment has been carried out on that device for the person responsible for placing it on the market or putting it into service by a notified body; and
(b)the device bears the notified body number of that notified body.
(4) For the purposes of this regulation, a notified body shall be taken to have carried out an assessment in respect of a device if it has endorsed a report prepared by a third country conformity assessment body in respect of that device.
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51.—(1) No person shall—
(a)affix the [F353UK marking] for a medical device to a product which is not a medical device; or
(b)supply a product (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a product which has been placed on the market) which has affixed to it the [F353UK marking] for a medical device if that product is not a medical device.
(2) No person shall provide information comprising a [F353UK marking] for a medical device on a product, the instructions for use for a product, or the sales packaging for a product if the product is not a medical device.
Extent Information
E39This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F352Words in reg. 51 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(11) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F353Words in reg. 51 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 7(11) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 47); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
51.—(1) No person shall—
(a)affix the CE marking for a medical device to a product which is not a medical device; or
(b)supply a product (if that supply is also a placing on the market, or if that supply is of a product which has been placed on the market) which has affixed to it the CE marking for a medical device if that product is not a medical device.
(2) No person shall provide information comprising a CE marking for a medical device on a product, the instructions for use for a product, or the sales packaging for a product if the product is not a medical device.
Extent Information
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52.—(1) In this PartF354...—
“Group A device” means a Class I medical device, a Class IIa medical device, or a Class IIb medical device which is neither an implantable device nor a long term invasive medical device;
“Group B device” means a Class IIb medical device which is either an implantable medical device or a long term invasive medical device, or a Class III medical device, or an active implantable medical device; and “half day” means a period of three and a half hours.
(2) For the purposes of this Part, medical devices are classified as being implantable or long term invasive medical devices in accordance with the definitions set out in Section 1 of Annex IX of Directive 93/42, and in the event of a dispute over the classification of a device, the Secretary of State shall determine the classification of the device in accordance with the definitions set out in Section 1 of Annex IX of Directive 93/42.
Textual Amendments
F354Words in reg. 52(1) omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 15
53. Any person required to supply the Secretary of State with any information under [F355regulation 7A, 19, 21A, 33A or 44] shall, in respect of the processing of that information with regard to the possible registration of that person by the Secretary of State or possible changes to his registration details, pay to the Secretary of State a fee of [F356£100], and that fee—
(a)shall be payable when the information is supplied by that person to the Secretary of State; and
(b)shall accompany that information when it is supplied.
Extent Information
E40This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F355Words in reg. 53 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F356Sum in reg. 53 substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 2
53. Any person required to supply the Secretary of State with any information under regulation 19 [F549, 21B] or 44 shall, in respect of the processing of that information with regard to the possible registration of that person by the Secretary of State or possible changes to his registration details, pay to the Secretary of State a fee of [F550£100], and that fee—
(a)shall be payable when the information is supplied by that person to the Secretary of State; and
(b)shall accompany that information when it is supplied.
Extent Information
E86This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F549Word in reg. 53 inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 20
F550Sum in reg. 53 substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 2
54.—(1) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for designation under regulation 45 as [F358an approved body] shall, in connection with that application for designation, pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if it is the second or subsequent such application and the application is being made only to address the grounds for rejection of a previous application, a fee of [F359£2,063]; or
(b)in all other cases, a fee of [F360£8,252].
(2) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for a variation under regulation 45(4) of the tasks that the body may carry out shall, in connection with that application for a variation, pay to the Secretary of State a fee of [F361£6,504].
(3) Where, pursuant to regulation 45(7) the Secretary of State inspects premises for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F362both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] or Annex IX of Directive 98/79 are met, or for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of [F363a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, the body shall pay to the Secretary of State—
[F364(a)in respect of an initial inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7)(a), a fee of [F365£15,904] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3A);
(b)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7)(a), other than an initial inspection—
(i)if the inspection is for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in all three of the Annexes referred to in this paragraph are met, a fee of [F366£10,160],
(ii)if the inspection is for the purpose of deciding whether or not the body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in only two of the three Annexes referred to in this paragraph are met, a fee of [F366£10,160], or
(iii)if the inspection is for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in only one of the Annexes referred to in this paragraph are met, or for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of [F363a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, a fee of [F366£10,160],
plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3A); and
(c)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7)(b), a fee of [F367£4,404] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3A).]
[F368(3A) Subject to paragraph (3B), the additional amounts payable in respect of an inspection referred to in paragraph (3) shall be—
(a)an amount for time spent by a member of staff undertaking a site visit at a rate—
(i)for the time spent on site, of [F369£361.20] per half day (periods of less than a half day counting as a half day) up to a maximum of two half days on any one date, and
(ii)for the time spent travelling to and from the site, of [F370£90.30] per hour;
(b)the actual costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence; and
(c)out of pocket expenses.
(3B) Where the Secretary of State conducts an inspection referred to in paragraph (3)(a) on the same date and at the same premises as an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a)—
(a)the amount referred to in paragraph (3A)(3) shall include an amount for any time spent on site by a member of staff which is attributable to the conduct of the inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a), at the rate referred to paragraph (3A)(a)(i); and
(b)the costs and expenses referred to in paragraph (3A)(b) and (c) shall include any additional costs and expenses attributable to the conduct of the inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a).]
[F371(3C) [F372An approved body] that applies to the Secretary of State for a renewal of its designation pursuant to article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 shall pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)a fee of £8,252 in respect of the application; and
(b)where an audit is carried out in connection with the application, a fee of £15,904 in respect of the audit.
(3D) Where the Secretary of State conducts an assessment of [F373an approved body] pursuant to article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 920/2013, [F374the approved body] shall pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if the assessment relates to the UK notified body’s assessment of clinical data only, a fee of £2,586; or
(b)in any other case, a fee of £3,876.
(3E) [F375An approved body] that submits a summary evaluation report to the Secretary of State pursuant to article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 shall pay to the Secretary of State a fee of £532.]
(4) A fee under this regulation—
(a)in connection with an application for designation under [F376regulation 45(1),] a variation under regulation 45(4)[F377, a renewal under Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 (but not any associated audit) or a submission of a summary evaluation report under Regulation (EU) No 722/2012]—
(i)shall be payable when the application [F378or submission] to the Secretary of State is made, and
(ii)shall accompany the application [F379or submission] when it is made;
(b)in connection with an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7) [F380or an audit or assessment pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 920/2013], shall be payable within one month of receipt by the body of a written notice from the Secretary of State requiring payment of the fee.
[F381(5) In this regulation, “Regulation (EU) No 920/2013” means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 of 24 September 2013 on the designation and the supervision of notified bodies under Council Directive 90/385/EEC on active implantable medical devices and Council Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices.]
Extent Information
E41This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F357Reg. 54 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(3)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F358Words in reg. 54(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(3)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F359Sum in reg. 54(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(a)
F360Sum in reg. 54(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(b)
F361Sum in reg. 54(2) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(3)
F362Words in reg. 54(3) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 16
F363Words in reg. 54(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(3)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F364Reg. 54(3)(a)-(c) substituted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(2)(c)
F365Sum in reg. 54(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(a)
F366Sum in reg. 54(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(b)
F367Sum in reg. 54(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(c)
F368Reg. 54(3A)(3B) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(2)(d)
F369Sum in reg. 54(3A)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(a)
F370Sum in reg. 54(3A)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(b)
F371Reg. 54(3C)-(3E) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(6)
F372Words in reg. 54(3C) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(3)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F373Words in reg. 54(3D) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(3)(e)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F374Words in reg. 54(3D) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(3)(e)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F375Words in reg. 54(3E) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(3)(f) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 48); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F376Words in reg. 54(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(i)
F377Words in reg. 54(4)(a) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(ii)
F378Words in reg. 54(4)(a)(i) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(iii)
F379Words in reg. 54(4)(a)(ii) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(iii)
F380Words in reg. 54(4)(b) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(b)
F381Reg. 54(5) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(8)
54.—(1) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for designation under regulation 45 as a notified body shall, in connection with that application for designation, pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if it is the second or subsequent such application and the application is being made only to address the grounds for rejection of a previous application, a fee of [F551£2,063]; or
(b)in all other cases, a fee of [F552£8,252].
(2) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for a variation under regulation 45(4) of the tasks that the body may carry out shall, in connection with that application for a variation, pay to the Secretary of State a fee of [F553£6,504].
(3) Where, pursuant to regulation 45(7) the Secretary of State inspects premises for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in Annex 8 of Directive 90/385, Annex XI of Directive 93/42, [F554both read with Regulation (EU) No 722/2012] or Annex IX of Directive 98/79 are met, or for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of the Mutual Recognition Agreements which it needs to be able to fulfil, the body shall pay to the Secretary of State—
[F555(a)in respect of an initial inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7)(a), a fee of [F556£15,904] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3A);
(b)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7)(a), other than an initial inspection—
(i)if the inspection is for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in all three of the Annexes referred to in this paragraph are met, a fee of [F557£10,160],
(ii)if the inspection is for the purpose of deciding whether or not the body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in only two of the three Annexes referred to in this paragraph are met, a fee of [F557£10,160], or
(iii)if the inspection is for the purposes of deciding whether or not the body is one in respect of which the criteria set out in only one of the Annexes referred to in this paragraph are met, or for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of an importing Party arising out of the Mutual Recognition Agreements which it needs to be able to fulfil, a fee of [F557£10,160],
plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3A); and
(c)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7)(b), a fee of [F558£4,404] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3A).]
[F559(3A) Subject to paragraph (3B), the additional amounts payable in respect of an inspection referred to in paragraph (3) shall be—
(a)an amount for time spent by a member of staff undertaking a site visit at a rate—
(i)for the time spent on site, of [F560£361.20] per half day (periods of less than a half day counting as a half day) up to a maximum of two half days on any one date, and
(ii)for the time spent travelling to and from the site, of [F561£90.30] per hour;
(b)the actual costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence; and
(c)out of pocket expenses.
(3B) Where the Secretary of State conducts an inspection referred to in paragraph (3)(a) on the same date and at the same premises as an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a)—
(a)the amount referred to in paragraph (3A)(3) shall include an amount for any time spent on site by a member of staff which is attributable to the conduct of the inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a), at the rate referred to paragraph (3A)(a)(i); and
(b)the costs and expenses referred to in paragraph (3A)(b) and (c) shall include any additional costs and expenses attributable to the conduct of the inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a).]
[F562(3C) A UK notified body that applies to the Secretary of State for a renewal of its designation pursuant to article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 shall pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)a fee of £8,252 in respect of the application; and
(b)where an audit is carried out in connection with the application, a fee of £15,904 in respect of the audit.
(3D) Where the Secretary of State conducts an assessment of a UK notified body pursuant to article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 920/2013, the UK notified body shall pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if the assessment relates to the UK notified body’s assessment of clinical data only, a fee of £2,586; or
(b)in any other case, a fee of £3,876.
(3E) A UK notified body that submits a summary evaluation report to the Secretary of State pursuant to article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 shall pay to the Secretary of State a fee of £532.]
(4) A fee under this regulation—
(a)in connection with an application for designation under [F563regulation 45(1),] a variation under regulation 45(4)[F564, a renewal under Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 (but not any associated audit) or a submission of a summary evaluation report under Regulation (EU) No 722/2012]—
(i)shall be payable when the application [F565or submission] to the Secretary of State is made, and
(ii)shall accompany the application [F566or submission] when it is made;
(b)in connection with an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7) [F567or an audit or assessment pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 920/2013], shall be payable within one month of receipt by the body of a written notice from the Secretary of State requiring payment of the fee.
[F568(5) In this regulation, “Regulation (EU) No 920/2013” means Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 920/2013 of 24 September 2013 on the designation and the supervision of notified bodies under Council Directive 90/385/EEC on active implantable medical devices and Council Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices.]
Extent Information
E87This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F551Sum in reg. 54(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(a)
F552Sum in reg. 54(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(b)
F553Sum in reg. 54(2) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(3)
F554Words in reg. 54(3) substituted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 16
F555Reg. 54(3)(a)-(c) substituted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(2)(c)
F556Sum in reg. 54(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(a)
F557Sum in reg. 54(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(b)
F558Sum in reg. 54(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(c)
F559Reg. 54(3A)(3B) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(2)(d)
F560Sum in reg. 54(3A)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(a)
F561Sum in reg. 54(3A)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(b)
F562Reg. 54(3C)-(3E) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(6)
F563Words in reg. 54(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(i)
F564Words in reg. 54(4)(a) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(ii)
F565Words in reg. 54(4)(a)(i) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(iii)
F566Words in reg. 54(4)(a)(ii) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(a)(iii)
F567Words in reg. 54(4)(b) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(b)
F568Reg. 54(5) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 3(8)
55.—(1) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for designation under regulation 48 as [F383a CAB] shall, in connection with that application for designation, pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if it is the second or subsequent such application and the application is being made only to address the grounds for rejection of a previous application, a fee of [F384£2,063]; or
(b)in all other cases, a fee of [F385£8,252].
(2) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for a variation under regulation 48(4) of the tasks that the body may carry out shall, in connection with that application for a variation, pay to the Secretary of State a fee of [F386£6,504].
(3) [F387Subject to paragraphs (3A) to (3C)] where, pursuant to regulation 48(7) the Secretary of State inspects premises for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F388a CAB] arising out of [F389a mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, the body shall pay to the Secretary of State—
[F390(a)in respect of an initial inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a), other than an inspection referred to in sub-paragraph (c), fee of [F391£15,904] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3D);
(b)in respect of any other inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a), other than an inspection referred to in sub-paragraph (c), a fee of [F392£4,404] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3D);
(c)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) conducted on the same date and at the same premises as an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7), a fee of [F393£1,880];
(d)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(b), a fee of [F394£4,404] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3D).]
[F395(3A) Where the Secretary of State conducts two or more inspections pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) on the same date and at the same premises, other than inspections referred to in paragraph (3)(c), and one of the inspections is an initial inspection, the fee payable shall be [F396£15,904] plus—
(a)[F397£1,880] for each additional inspection; and
(b)the amounts specified in paragraph (3D).
(3B) Where the Secretary of State conducts two or more inspections pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) on the same date and at the same premises, other than inspections referred to in paragraph (3)(c), and none of the inspections is an initial inspection, the fee payable shall be [F398£4,404] plus—
(a)[F399£1,880] for each additional inspection; and
(b)the amounts specified in paragraph (3D)
(3C) Where the Secretary of State conducts two or more inspections referred to in paragraph (3)(c) on the same date and at the same premises, the fee payable for the inspections pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) shall be [F400£1,880] for each inspection.
(3D) The additional amounts payable in respect of an inspection referred to in paragraphs (3) to (3B) shall be—
(a)an amount for time spent by a member of staff undertaking a site visit at a rate—
(i)for the time spent on site, of [F401£361.20] per half day (periods of less than a half day counting as a half day) up to a maximum of two half days on any one date, and
(ii)for the time spent travelling to and from the site, of [F402£90.30] per hour;
(b)the actual costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence, and
(c)out of pocket expenses.]
(4) A fee under this regulation—
(a)in connection with an application for designation under regulation 48(1) or a variation under regulation 48(4)—
(i)shall be payable when the application to the Secretary of State is made, and
(ii)shall accompany the application when it is made;
(b)in connection with an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7), shall be payable within one month of receipt by the body of a written notice from the Secretary of State requiring payment of the fee.
Extent Information
E42This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F382Word in reg. 55 heading omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(4)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7 and S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F383Words in reg. 55(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(4)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7 and S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F384Sum in reg. 55(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(a)
F385Sum in reg. 55(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(b)
F386Sum in reg. 55(2) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(3)
F387Words in reg. 55(3) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(3)(c)(i)
F388Words in reg. 55(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(4)(c)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7 and S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F389Words in reg. 55(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(4)(c)(Ii) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 7 and S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F390Reg. 55(3)(a)-(d) substituted for reg. 55(3)(a)-(c) (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(3)(c)(ii)
F391Sum in reg. 55(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)
F392Sum in reg. 55(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(b)
F393Sum in reg. 55(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(c)(iii)
F394Sum in reg. 55(3)(d) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(c)
F395Reg. 55(3A)-(3D) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(3)(d)
F396Sum in reg. 55(3A) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(5)
F397Sums in reg. 55(3A) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(d)
F398Sum in reg. 55(3B) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(6)
F399Sums in reg. 55(3B) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(e)
F400Sum in reg. 55(3C) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(f)
F401Sum in reg. 55(3D)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(a)
F402Sum in reg. 55(3D)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(b)
55.—(1) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for designation under regulation 48 as [F570a CAB] shall, in connection with that application for designation, pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if it is the second or subsequent such application and the application is being made only to address the grounds for rejection of a previous application, a fee of [F571£2,063]; or
(b)in all other cases, a fee of [F572£8,252].
(2) A corporate or other body that applies to the Secretary of State for a variation under regulation 48(4) of the tasks that the body may carry out shall, in connection with that application for a variation, pay to the Secretary of State a fee of [F573£6,504].
(3) [F574Subject to paragraphs (3A) to (3C)] where, pursuant to regulation 48(7) the Secretary of State inspects premises for the purposes of deciding whether or not a body is capable of fulfilling the functions of [F575a CAB] arising out of [F576a UK mutual recognition agreement] which it needs to be able to fulfil, the body shall pay to the Secretary of State—
[F577(a)in respect of an initial inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a), other than an inspection referred to in sub-paragraph (c), fee of [F578£15,904] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3D);
(b)in respect of any other inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a), other than an inspection referred to in sub-paragraph (c), a fee of [F579£4,404] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3D);
(c)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) conducted on the same date and at the same premises as an inspection pursuant to regulation 45(7), a fee of [F580£1,880];
(d)in respect of an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7)(b), a fee of [F581£4,404] plus the amounts specified in paragraph (3D).]
[F582(3A) Where the Secretary of State conducts two or more inspections pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) on the same date and at the same premises, other than inspections referred to in paragraph (3)(c), and one of the inspections is an initial inspection, the fee payable shall be [F583£15,904] plus—
(a)[F584£1,880] for each additional inspection; and
(b)the amounts specified in paragraph (3D).
(3B) Where the Secretary of State conducts two or more inspections pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) on the same date and at the same premises, other than inspections referred to in paragraph (3)(c), and none of the inspections is an initial inspection, the fee payable shall be [F585£4,404] plus—
(a)[F586£1,880] for each additional inspection; and
(b)the amounts specified in paragraph (3D)
(3C) Where the Secretary of State conducts two or more inspections referred to in paragraph (3)(c) on the same date and at the same premises, the fee payable for the inspections pursuant to regulation 48(7)(a) shall be [F587£1,880] for each inspection.
(3D) The additional amounts payable in respect of an inspection referred to in paragraphs (3) to (3B) shall be—
(a)an amount for time spent by a member of staff undertaking a site visit at a rate—
(i)for the time spent on site, of [F588£361.20] per half day (periods of less than a half day counting as a half day) up to a maximum of two half days on any one date, and
(ii)for the time spent travelling to and from the site, of [F589£90.30] per hour;
(b)the actual costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence, and
(c)out of pocket expenses.]
(4) A fee under this regulation—
(a)in connection with an application for designation under regulation 48(1) or a variation under regulation 48(4)—
(i)shall be payable when the application to the Secretary of State is made, and
(ii)shall accompany the application when it is made;
(b)in connection with an inspection pursuant to regulation 48(7), shall be payable within one month of receipt by the body of a written notice from the Secretary of State requiring payment of the fee.
Extent Information
E88This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F569Word in reg. 55 heading omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 21(a)
F570Words in reg. 55(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 21(b)
F571Sum in reg. 55(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(a)
F572Sum in reg. 55(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(b)
F573Sum in reg. 55(2) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(3)
F574Words in reg. 55(3) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(3)(c)(i)
F575Words in reg. 55(3) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 21(c)(i)
F576Words in reg. 55(3) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 21(c)(ii)
F577Reg. 55(3)(a)-(d) substituted for reg. 55(3)(a)-(c) (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(3)(c)(ii)
F578Sum in reg. 55(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)
F579Sum in reg. 55(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(b)
F580Sum in reg. 55(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(c)(iii)
F581Sum in reg. 55(3)(d) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(c)
F582Reg. 55(3A)-(3D) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/803), regs. 1(1)(b), 13(3)(d)
F583Sum in reg. 55(3A) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(5)
F584Sums in reg. 55(3A) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(d)
F585Sum in reg. 55(3B) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(6)
F586Sums in reg. 55(3B) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(e)
F587Sum in reg. 55(3C) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/557), regs. 1, 3(3)(f)
F588Sum in reg. 55(3D)(a)(i) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(a)
F589Sum in reg. 55(3D)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 4(7)(b)
56.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any person required to give the Secretary of State notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) shall, in respect of the consideration by the Secretary of State of the information that the person is required to submit, pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if, as regards that device, it is the second or subsequent occasion on which the person has given the Secretary of State notice of an intended clinical investigation, and the changes from the immediately preceding notice are limited to addressing the grounds on which the Secretary of State has refused or withdrawn permission to hold a clinical investigation—
(i)a fee, if the device is a Group A device, of [F403£2,920], or
(ii)a fee, if the device is a Group B device, of [F403£3,570]; or
(b)in all other cases—
(i)a fee, if the device is a Group A device, of [F404£3,820], or
(ii)a fee, if the device is a Group B device, of [F404£5,040].
(2) Except where paragraph (3) [F405or (3A)] applies, no fee shall be payable in respect of a notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) where the manufacturer or [F406their UK responsible person] has previously given such notice in relation to that device.
(3) A fee shall be payable where the investigational plan which forms part of the statement accompanying the notice differs from the plan submitted with the immediately preceding notice in that it includes—
(a)a change to address the grounds on which the Secretary of State has refused or withdrawn permission to hold a clinical investigation;
(b)a change to the number of patients or devices forming the basis of the proposed trial;
(c)a change or extension in the indications for use of the device or to the purpose or objectives of the trial;
(d)a change in any of the materials used in the device that come into direct contact with the human body if the new materials are not known to be biocompatible; or
(e)a change in the design of the device involving a novel feature not previously tested, being a change that has a direct effect on a vital physiological function.
[F407(3A) Any person who submits an amendment to a notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) shall pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)a fee, if the device is a Group A device, of £207; or
(b)a fee, if the device is a Group B device, of £331.]
(4) A fee under this regulation—
(a)shall be payable when the notice to which it relates is given to the Secretary of State; and
(b)shall accompany that notice when it is given.
Extent Information
E43This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F403Sums in reg. 56(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/525), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)
F404Sums in reg. 56(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/525), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)
F405Words in reg. 56(2) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 5(2)
F406Words in reg. 56(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(4A) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 49); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F407Reg. 56(3A) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 5(3)
56.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any person required to give the Secretary of State notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) shall, in respect of the consideration by the Secretary of State of the information that the person is required to submit, pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)if, as regards that device, it is the second or subsequent occasion on which the person has given the Secretary of State notice of an intended clinical investigation, and the changes from the immediately preceding notice are limited to addressing the grounds on which the Secretary of State has refused or withdrawn permission to hold a clinical investigation—
(i)a fee, if the device is a Group A device, of [F590£2,920], or
(ii)a fee, if the device is a Group B device, of [F590£3,570]; or
(b)in all other cases—
(i)a fee, if the device is a Group A device, of [F591£3,820], or
(ii)a fee, if the device is a Group B device, of [F591£5,040].
(2) Except where paragraph (3) [F592or (3A)] applies, no fee shall be payable in respect of a notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) where the manufacturer or his authorised representative has previously given such notice in relation to that device.
(3) A fee shall be payable where the investigational plan which forms part of the statement accompanying the notice differs from the plan submitted with the immediately preceding notice in that it includes—
(a)a change to address the grounds on which the Secretary of State has refused or withdrawn permission to hold a clinical investigation;
(b)a change to the number of patients or devices forming the basis of the proposed trial;
(c)a change or extension in the indications for use of the device or to the purpose or objectives of the trial;
(d)a change in any of the materials used in the device that come into direct contact with the human body if the new materials are not known to be biocompatible; or
(e)a change in the design of the device involving a novel feature not previously tested, being a change that has a direct effect on a vital physiological function.
[F593(3A) Any person who submits an amendment to a notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) shall pay to the Secretary of State—
(a)a fee, if the device is a Group A device, of £207; or
(b)a fee, if the device is a Group B device, of £331.]
(4) A fee under this regulation—
(a)shall be payable when the notice to which it relates is given to the Secretary of State; and
(b)shall accompany that notice when it is given.
Extent Information
E89This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F590Sums in reg. 56(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/525), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)
F591Sums in reg. 56(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/525), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)
F592Words in reg. 56(2) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 5(2)
F593Reg. 56(3A) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/207), regs. 1(1), 5(3)
56A.—(1) A person who makes an application to the Secretary of State under regulation 38A(1) must pay to the Secretary of State a fee of—
(a)£14,000; or
(b)if the person is a small or medium-sized enterprise, £6,200.
(2) Where the Secretary of State, in accordance with regulation 38A(4), treats an application made before the coming into force of regulation 38A as an application made under that regulation, a payment made in respect of that application before the coming into force of this regulation must be treated as—
(a)a payment meeting the requirements of paragraph (1), if that payment would have met those requirements after their coming into force; or
(b)a payment contributing in part to the payment required by paragraph (1), if that payment would not have met those requirements after their coming into force.
(3) In this regulation—
(a)a person is a small or medium-sized enterprise if it and persons associated with it employ no more than 250 individuals in total; and
(b)“persons associated with it” has the same meaning as in section 882 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010.]
Textual Amendments
57. All unpaid sums due by way of, or on account of, any fees payable under this Part are recoverable as debts due to the Crown.
58.—(1) The Secretary of State may—
(a)waive payment of any fee or reduce any fee or part of a fee otherwise payable under this Part;
(b)refund the whole or part of any fee paid pursuant to this Part.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), where—
(a)a notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) is withdrawn within the period of 7 days beginning with the date of its receipt by the Secretary of State; or
(b)an application for designation as—
(i)[F409an approved body] under regulation 45(1), or
(ii)[F410a CAB] under regulation 48(1),
(other than one submitted only to address the grounds of rejection of a previous application) is withdrawn within the period of 21 days beginning with the date of its receipt by the Secretary of State,
the fee payable shall be reduced to fifty per cent of the fee otherwise payable in respect of such notice or application, and any excess already paid shall be refunded.
Textual Amendments
F409Words in reg. 58(2)(b)(i) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(5)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 50); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F410Words in reg. 58(2)(b)(ii) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 8(5)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, reg. 1(3), Sch. 2 paras. 2, 50); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
58.—(1) The Secretary of State may—
(a)waive payment of any fee or reduce any fee or part of a fee otherwise payable under this Part;
(b)refund the whole or part of any fee paid pursuant to this Part.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), where—
(a)a notice of the supply of a device for the purposes of a clinical investigation under regulation 16(1) or 29(1) is withdrawn within the period of 7 days beginning with the date of its receipt by the Secretary of State; or
(b)an application for designation as—
(i)a notified body under regulation 45(1), or
(ii)[F594a CAB] under regulation 48(1),
(other than one submitted only to address the grounds of rejection of a previous application) is withdrawn within the period of 21 days beginning with the date of its receipt by the Secretary of State,
the fee payable shall be reduced to fifty per cent of the fee otherwise payable in respect of such notice or application, and any excess already paid shall be refunded.
Textual Amendments
F594Words in reg. 58(2)(b)(ii) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 22
59. In this PartF411...—
[F412“registrable device” means a device in respect of which, in accordance with the Medical Devices Directives, registration is required with the competent authorities of a Member State or (where appropriate) a State which is a Party to an Association Agreement;]
“relevant device” means a device that is a “relevant device” for the purposes of Part II, III or IV [F413or a device for the purposes of Part VIII or IX.] .
Textual Amendments
F411Words in reg. 59 omitted (1.9.2003) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 17
F412Words in reg. 59 omitted (E.W.S.) (30.4.2021) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(2)(e), 9(2)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F413Words in reg. 59 inserted (E.W.S.) (30.4.2021) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(2)(e), 9(2)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
60.—F415(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F415(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F416(3) A UK responsible person—
(a)may be proceeded against as a person placing the device on the market for the purposes of these regulations;
(b)in relation to the supply of the device to a person within the United Kingdom after it has been placed on the market, may be proceeded against as a person supplying the device after it has been placed on the market.]
(4) If a person claims or purports to act as [F417a UK responsible person], the Secretary of State may, for the purposes of enabling the Secretary of State to exercise his functions under these Regulations, require that person to furnish the Secretary of State with sufficient [F418evidence that he is [F419a UK responsible person]].
Extent Information
E44This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F414Reg. 60 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 9(3)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F415Reg. 60(1)(2) omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 9(3)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F416Reg. 60(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 9(3)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F417Words in reg. 60(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 9(3)(d)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 8 and S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F418Words in reg. 60(4) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 17(b)
F419Words in reg. 60(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 9(3)(d)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1385, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 8 and S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
60.—(1) Where these Regulations place any obligationF595... on a manufacturer of a device or his authorised representative, and the manufacturer does not have a registered place of business [F596in a relevant state], no person shall—
(a)place that device on the market; or
(b)supply that device in circumstances where it has been placed on the market,
unless the manufacturer of the device has designated [F597a single authorised representative] to perform that obligation, but once the manufacturer has designated [F597a single authorised representative] to perform that obligation, that obligation shall be performed by the authorised representative (although in all other cases it shall be performed by the manufacturer).
(2) If the manufacturer of a registrable device does not have a registered place of business [F598in a relevant state], no person shall place that device on the market or supply that device in circumstances where it has been placed on the market unless its manufacturer has designated [F597a single authorised representative] as—
(a)the person responsible for marketing the device [F599in a relevant state]; and
(b)the person responsible for registering in respect of that device with—
(i)the Secretary of State in accordance with regulation 19 or, as the case may be, 44, or
(ii)the competent authorities of another Member State or (where appropriate) a State which is a Party to an Association Agreement.
(3) Where a manufacturer of a registrable device, or of a relevant device that is not registrable, has designated [F597a single authorised representative] as the person responsible for marketing the device within [F600a relevant state], that authorised representative—
(a)may be proceeded against as a person placing the device on the market for the purposes of these Regulations;
(b)in relation to any supply of the device to a person within [F601Northern Ireland] after it has been placed on the market, may be proceeded against as a person supplying the device after it has been placed on the market, unless that supply is due to an act of another person established in [F602a relevant state].
(4) If a person claims or purports to act as an authorised representative of a manufacturer of a device, the Secretary of State may, for the purposes of enabling the Secretary of State to exercise his functions under these Regulations, require that person to furnish the Secretary of State with sufficient [F603evidence that he is the single authorised representative of the manufacturer].
Extent Information
E90This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F595Words in reg. 60(1) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 23(a)(i)
F596Words in reg. 60(1) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 23(a)(ii)
F597Words in reg. 60(1)(2)(3) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 17(a)
F598Words in reg. 60(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 23(b)(i)
F599Words in reg. 60(2) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 23(b)(ii)
F600Words in reg. 60(3) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 23(c)(i)
F601Words in reg. 60(3)(b) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 23(c)(ii)(aa)
F602Words in reg. 60(3)(b) substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 23(c)(ii)(bb)
F603Words in reg. 60(4) substituted (21.3.2010) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2936), regs. 1(1), 17(b)
[F42061.—(1A) It is the duty of the Secretary of State to enforce these regulations in relation to relevant devices and devices for performance evaluation.
(1B) It is the duty of each weights and measures authority in Great Britain and each district council in Northern Ireland to enforce these regulations within its area (concurrently with the Secretary of State) in relation to relevant devices that are ordinarily intended for private use or consumption.
(1C) Nothing in this regulation authorises a weights and measures authority to bring proceedings in Scotland for an offence.]
Textual Amendments
F420 Reg. 61(1A)-(1C) substituted for reg. 61(1)-(8) (26.5.2021) by Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (c. 3), ss. 41(6), 50(3) (with s. 41(8)); S.I. 2021/610, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)
61.—(1) Notwithstanding that they are made partly in exercise of powers other than those conferred by section 11 of the 1987 Act, these Regulations shall be regarded for all purposes relating to enforcement (whether by criminal proceedings, notices or otherwise) F604... as safety regulations as defined in that Act F605, and any provision of these Regulations made under those other powers shall be regarded for those purposes as a safety provision as defined in that Act M11.
[F606(1A) Paragraph (1) applies in relation to regulations 10A, 24A and 36A (UK(NI) indication) as it does in relation to any other provision of these Regulations to which it applies.]
(2) Except as provided by paragraph (3), F607... each district council in Northern Ireland is relieved of its duty imposed by section 27(1) of the 1987 Act in so far as it is exercisable in relation to relevant devices or devices for performance evaluation, and that duty is transferred to the Secretary of State.
(3) Paragraph (2) does not relieve an authority or council of its duty in relation to devices which are consumer goodsF608..., and accordingly but subject to paragraph (4), F609... each district council in Northern Ireland shall, concurrently with the Secretary of State, enforce these Regulations in relation to such devices.
(4) The powers of an enforcement authority to serve restriction notices under regulation 63 are only exercisable by the Secretary of State.
(5) Each F610... council referred to in paragraph (3) on whom a duty is imposed by section 27(1) of the 1987 Act to enforce the provisions of these Regulations shall give immediate notice to the Secretary of State of—
(a)any suspension notice served by it under section 14 of the 1987 Act in respect of a device to which paragraph (3) applies;
(b)any application made by it under section 16 of the 1987 Act for an order for forfeiture of any such device; and
(c)any other thing done by it in respect of such a device for the purposes of, or in connection with the operation of, sections 14 to 17 of the 1987 Act.
[F611(6) In respect of an offence committed under section 12 of the 1987 Act relating to a contravention of these Regulations—
F612(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)a magistrates’ court in Northern Ireland may hear and determine any complaint made—
(i)if the offence was committed before 10th March 2007, within 12 months from the time when the offence is committed, or
(ii)if the offence was committed on or after 10th March 2007, within three years from the time when the offence was committed or within one year from the discovery of the offence by the prosecutor, whichever is the earlier; and
F613(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
(7) The powers conferred by section 13 of the 1987 Act to serve prohibition notices and notices to warn are exercisable in relation to non—conforming devices as they are exercisable in relation to relevant goods which the Secretary of State considers are unsafe (as well as being exercisable in relation to goods considered unsafe by the Secretary of State), and in relation to non-conforming devices, Schedule 2 to the 1987 Act shall have effect as if references to goods being unsafe or safe were references to relevant devices being or not being non-conforming devices.
[F614(7A) In paragraph (3), “consumer goods” means any goods which are ordinarily intended for private use or consumption.]
(8) In paragraph (7), “non-conforming devices” means—
(a)relevant devices which, whether or not the Secretary of State considers them unsafe, are devices with or that require a CE marking which he considers to be devices—
(i)which do not conform as respects a relevant essential requirement [F615or a requirement of Regulation (EU) No 722/2012 (if applicable)]; or
(ii)to which a CE marking has or should have been applied following a conformity assessment procedure set out in the Medical Devices Directives, and—
(aa)the manufacturer or his authorised representative has failed to comply with his obligations under that procedure, or
(bb)they do not conform to the design or type described in any certificate granted as a result of that procedure; or
(b)devices for performance evaluation which, whether or not the Secretary of State considers them unsafe, are devices in respect of which there is a failure to comply with these Regulations.
Extent Information
E91This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F604Words in reg. 61(1) revoked (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 9 Restrictions on Disclosure of Information) (Amendment and Specification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1400), art. 1, Sch. 5
F605 See section s 11(1) and 45(1) of that Act.
F606Reg. 61(1A) inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 24(a)
F607Words in reg. 61(2) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 24(b)
F608Words in reg. 61(3) omitted (22.11.2005) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2909), regs. 1, 2(a)
F609Words in reg. 61(3) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 24(c)
F610Words in reg. 61(5) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 24(d)
F611Reg. 61(6) substituted (10.3.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(a), 6
F612Reg. 61(6)(a) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 24(e)
F613Reg. 61(6)(c) omitted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 24(e)
F614Reg. 61(7A) inserted (22.11.2005) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2909), regs. 1, 2(b)
F615Words in reg. 61(8)(a)(i) inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 17
Marginal Citations
M11 See section 45(1) of that Act.
F42162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F421Reg. 62 omitted (26.5.2021) by virtue of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (c. 3), ss. 41(7)(a), 50(3) (with s. 41(8)); S.I. 2021/610, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)
F42263. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F422Reg. 63 omitted (26.5.2021) by virtue of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (c. 3), ss. 41(7)(b), 50(3) (with s. 41(8)); S.I. 2021/610, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)
F42364. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F423Reg. 64 omitted (26.5.2021) by virtue of Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (c. 3), ss. 41(7)(c), 50(3) (with s. 41(8)); S.I. 2021/610, reg. 2(c) (with reg. 3)
65. The Secretary of State shall perform, as respects [F425Northern Ireland], the functions of the Member State under article 8 of Directive 90/385, article 10 of Directive 93/42 and article 11(1) to (3) of Directive 98/79.]
Textual Amendments
F424Reg. 65 omitted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 9(7) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F425Words in reg. 65 substituted (N.I.) (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1478), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 26
66. The following provisions are hereby revoked—
(a)the Active Implantable Medical Devices Regulations 1992 M3;
(b)the Medical Devices Regulations 1994 M4;
(c)the Active Implantable Medical Devices (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1995 M5;
(d)the Medical Devices Fees Regulations 1995 M6;
(e)the Medical Devices Fees (Amendment) Regulations 1997 M7;
(f)theIn Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulations 2000 M8; and
(g)regulations 6 and 13 of the Medicines (Codification Amendments Etc.) Regulations 2002 M9.
Marginal Citations
67. Before the end of 31st December [F4272025], the Secretary of State must—
(a)carry out a review of these Regulations;
(b)set out the conclusions of the review in a report; and
(c)publish the report.]
Extent Information
E45This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F426Reg. 67 inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 18
F427Word in reg. 67 substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/791), regs. 1(1), 9(8) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1478, regs. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
67. Before the end of 31st December 2019, the Secretary of State must—
(a)carry out a review of these Regulations;
(b)set out the conclusions of the review in a report; and
(c)publish the report.]
Extent Information
E92This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F616Reg. 67 inserted (21.10.2013) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2327), regs. 1(2), 18
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health
Hunt
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State,
Department of Health
We consent,
Tony McNulty
Nick Ainger
Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury
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