The Medical Devices Regulations 2002

Classification of general medical devices U.K.

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 [F1 , read with Directive 2003/12] [F2 and 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[F1 , read with Directive 2003/12] [F2 and Directive 2005/50].

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in reg. 7 inserted (1.9.2003) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1697), regs. 1(1)(a), 5

F2 Words in reg. 7 inserted (1.9.2007) by The Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/400), regs. 1(b), 5