BSI First Notified Body To Officially Publish Lead Times Under EU Medtech Regulations

Predictability For Manufacturer Planning

BSI says it has no capacity restrictions under the Medical Device Regulation or the IVD Regulation and can start the technical documentation review for the majority of product categories within a month from submission.

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How large is a notified body’s capacity within the medtech field, including in specific product areas, and how long does it take a notified body to start to conduct the quality management system (QMS) and microbiology audits after the written agreement is concluded between the manufacturer and notified body?

If manufacturers had the answer to these questions, as well as how long the lead time is for technical documental assessments, it would

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