The period of transition for Class I medical devices to the new regulatory framework established by EU Regulation 2017/745 on medical devices, also known as MDR, will come to an end on 25 May 2021. As of this date, if they wish to continue marketing these products, all manufacturers and their respective products must adapt to the MDR.

This article will address the main changes introduced by the new regulatory framework and will provide the keys to a successful transition for class I medical device manufacturers.

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