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Summary:
This issue is packed full of important updates and useful information. First, we are going to focus on additional updates with regard to IEC/EN 60601-1:2005/2006 as there is significant news since the last issue of our newsletter.

Next we delve into the MDD Amendment 2007/47/EC specifically on the updated Classification MEDDEV and the new Clinical Data requirements. We also would like to remind you when your EU MDD Notified Body is up to reviewing your technical file or design dossier you need to make sure you have addressed the Usability and Clinical Data requirements as they apply to all medical devices under the MDD Amendments. If you need help with these new requirements to the MDD we have a toolkit that will be helpful to you.

Lastly, our Associate Christine Ruther writes about an FCC publication in regard to medical devices that use inductive coupling to recharge batteries.

We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and we would enjoy hearing back from you on any suggested topics and your feedback.

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This issue we are going to focus on primarily on the MDD Amendment 2007/47/EC as the deadline to comply is very soon.  You must comply with the MDD Amendment 2007/47/EC as of March 21, 2010.  There is no transition period for the amendment to the MDD.  First, we are presenting an audio conference titled “Are You Ready for the MDD Amendment Directive 2007/47/EC” which will be on January 25^th.  Please come and join in the audio conference.  See below for a special discount code that only Eisner Safety Consultants is able to provide to you.  Next we provide you with updated MEDDEV Guidance documents that have been updated to align with the Amendment to the MDD.  In addition to the above items to help you out you can also purchase our MDD Amendment Toolkit, which is only $249.00.

We will occasionally provide you with an Associate Profile so you can get to know some of our varied staff and some of their experience.  This edition we feature our newest Associate, Alf Dolan.

If you have any questions regarding any of the subjects of this newsletter please feel free to contact us.  We hope you enjoy our fourth newsletter and we would enjoy hearing back from you on any suggested topics and your feedback.

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This issue we are going to focus on the 60601-1 series of standards based on the 3^rd edition of 60601-1 and the MDD & AIMDD, including the Amendment 2007/47/EC for the MDD.  First we are presenting an audio conference on the Marking and Labeling requirements for IEC 60601-1 which will be on November 18^th.  Please come and join in the audio conference.  Next we summarize the issues discussed on the CENELEC FAQ web page dealing with EN 60601-1, 3^rdedition questions that apply to the MDD and AIMDD.  Then we discuss the big changes coming down the line for the draft EMC Standards IEC 60601-1-2, 4^th edition & the new IEC 6XXXX, 1^stedition.  This is a must read article for any electrical medical device manufacturer.  Lastly, we remind you that there are less than 5 months left til the MDD Amendment requirements come into play.  One way to deal with this is to use our MDD Amendment Toolkit, which is only $249.00.

We hope you enjoy the third edition of our newsletter and we would enjoy hearing back from you on any suggested topics and your feedback.

To see past editions of the newsletter go to www.EisnerSafety.com/esc-news/. Subscribe to the newsletter to get future newsletters.  Go to any page on the website and enter your e-mail address in the upper left side of the webpage where it says “Sign-Up to our Newsletter”.

This issue we are focusing on the MDD Amendment 2007/47/EC including our toolkit to make your transition much easier and an interpretative EC guidance on the implementation of 2007/47/EC.  These are both great resources to use to get you thru this transition.  Also, we will focus on EU vigilance reporting per MEDDEV 2.12-1, revision 5 and record retention requirements per ISO 13485, ISO 9000, MDD, AIMDD, & IVD.  These last two topics are good reminders to check your quality system procedures, forms, and records to ensure you are meeting the proper requirements prior to your next audit by a registrar or EU Notified Body.

We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and we would enjoy hearing back from you on any suggested topics and your feedback.

To see past editions of the newsletter go to www.EisnerSafety.com/esc-news/. Subscribe to the newsletter to get future newsletters.  Go to any page on the website and enter your e-mail address in the upper left side of the webpage where it says “Sign-Up to our Newsletter”.

This newsletter contains articles on IEC 60601-1, 3rd ed (published in MD&DI – Sept ‘09), The Amendment to the Medical Device Directive, Pre-Announcement of our Gap Analysis & Update Package for the MDD Amendment 2007/47/EC, our Standards & Regulations Update Service, announcement of the Medical Device Track at the Oct ‘09 IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society, and on the launch of Eisner Safety Consultants New Website.

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