Medical Device Regulatory Consulting

Regulatory strategy, technical documentation and market access consulting for medical device and IVD manufacturers operating across the United Kingdom, European Union, Switzerland, Australia and the United States.

Scope of the mandate

Amstermed’s consulting practice supports manufacturers through the full regulatory lifecycle: gap assessment, technical documentation, clinical evaluation, quality management, submission strategy, and post-market surveillance.

We work across MDR, IVDR, UK MDR, Swiss MepV, TGA and US FDA pathways, providing a unified strategy across your international footprint.

The service can be engaged as a standalone project mandate, or bundled with Authorised Representative, UKRP, CH-REP and Sponsor services under a single agreement.

Applicability

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Manufacturers preparing initial market entry to Europe, the UK, Switzerland, Australia or the US.

02

Legacy device holders transitioning from MDD or IVDD to MDR or IVDR.

03

Manufacturers preparing for Notified Body technical documentation assessment.

04

Startups establishing quality systems and regulatory functions from a clean baseline.

Duties under the applicable regulation

Regulatory strategy

Multi-market strategy definition, gap assessment, classification and pathway selection.

Technical documentation

Authorship and remediation of technical documentation per MDR Annex II/III, IVDR, UK and TGA requirements.

Clinical evaluation

Clinical Evaluation Plans and Reports (CEP/CER), Performance Evaluation for IVDs, literature methodology and post-market clinical follow-up.

Quality management

ISO 13485 implementation, remediation, MDSAP preparation, internal audit and management review support.

Post-market surveillance

PMS plans, PSUR, PMCF studies, trend reporting and complaint handling frameworks.

Notified Body interaction

Preparation for and coordination of Notified Body technical documentation assessment and audits.

Answers to common questions

Do you provide clinical evaluation services?
Yes. We author full Clinical Evaluation Plans and Reports for MDR and Performance Evaluation for IVDR, including literature methodology and PMCF plans.
Yes. Consulting mandates can be bundled with EU AR, UKRP, CH-REP and Sponsor services under a single master services agreement.
Yes. Our US office in Abilene supports 510(k) preparation, De Novo strategy and pre-submission meeting preparation.
Yes. We implement, remediate and prepare organisations for MDSAP audits including gap assessment, procedure authorship and internal audit.

Device categories under this mandate

01

Cardiovascular devices

02

Orthopaedic and spinal implants

03

Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and AI/ML devices

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In-vitro diagnostics

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Ophthalmic devices

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Dental devices

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Aesthetic devices under MDR Annex XVI

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Combination and drug-device products

Answers to common questions

How quickly can an Authorised Representative mandate be established?
The mandate can be executed within five to ten working days of receipt of complete documentation. EUDAMED registration follows the standard authority processing timelines.
Yes. A single Authorised Representative established in any Member State covers placement of devices across the entire European Economic Area.

Ten years after the last device covered by the Declaration of Conformity has been placed on the market. For implantable devices, the period is fifteen years.

Yes. Termination and successor procedures are provided for in the mandate agreement and coordinated with the relevant competent authority.

A single, reproducible process

Amstermed applies the same standard process to every representation and consulting engagement, adapted to the requirements of the specific jurisdiction.

The process is designed to make regulatory obligations legible, auditable, and durable. Each stage produces documentation that becomes part of the permanent mandate record.

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Initial Contact

Written inquiry received via encrypted email or Threema. Scope and jurisdictions are outlined. A mutual non-disclosure agreement is executed.

02

Documentation Review

Existing regulatory documentation is reviewed: Declaration of Conformity, certificates, quality management evidence, labelling, and technical file summary.

03

Technical Assessment

Amstermed regulatory reviewers assess device classification, applicable regulation, and any gaps against the requirements of the target jurisdiction.

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Agreement

A written mandate is drafted defining scope, term, retention obligations, termination and successor provisions, in accordance with the applicable regulation.

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Appointment

The mandate is executed by both parties. Amstermed formally accepts the appointment and coordinates the manufacturer's regulatory particulars.

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Registration

Notification is made to the competent authority: EUDAMED, MHRA DORS, Swissmedic, TGA ARTG, or FDA registration and listing as applicable.

Process questions

How long does the full process take?
From inquiry to registration, a straightforward mandate is typically completed within four to eight weeks, subject to the completeness of manufacturer documentation and authority processing times.
Where documentation is complete, the mandate can be executed within ten working days. Authority timelines are outside our control, but we can flag urgency where the framework permits.
Not for the mandate itself. Site audits may be required by Notified Bodies or authorities for the manufacturer, independent of the representation mandate.
The mandate enters ongoing operation: vigilance, PMS, PSUR, PMCF where applicable, complaint handling and annual reviews. The process does not end at registration.

Governing legal framework

MDR · IVDR · UK MDR · MepV · TGA · FDA

Regulatory obligations for Medical Device Regulatory Consulting are set out in the primary framework above, complemented by guidance documents issued by the relevant competent authority and applicable delegated or implementing acts.

Timeline of applicability

Date of application

Legacy devices subject to conditional continued placement, subject to specified conditions.

Transitional period

Legacy devices subject to conditional continued placement, subject to specified conditions.

End of transition

All devices in scope must comply with the current framework.

Devices in scope

Our regulatory consulting services support a broad spectrum of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products across multiple international markets. Whether you are developing innovative technologies or managing established product portfolios, we provide expert guidance tailored to the regulatory requirements of each device category.

Strategic Regulatory Expertise for Every Stage of Your Product Lifecycle

From early product planning and regulatory strategy to technical documentation, submission support, and post-market compliance, our consultants provide practical guidance tailored to your business objectives. We help manufacturers navigate complex international regulations with confidence, ensuring a structured, efficient, and compliant pathway to global market access.