CE marking

CE marking is the term given to medical device ‘approvals' in the European Economic Area, including Switzerland. The term ‘approvals' is in quotes since in the final analysis CE marking is a Declaration of Conformity by the manufacturer of the medical device - whatever the Class of medical device.l  For all except Class I products, this declaration can only be made on the basis of a certificate from a Notified Body. CE marking is structured in this way so that it is clear that the burden of product liability rests with the manufacturer, and not with the Notified Body.

Notified Bodies are organisations (private or quasi governmental) which are appointed by the Competent Authority (usually the Health Ministry) in the EEA Member State to carry out the regulatory audit process on manufacturer quality systems and product technical files. Manufacturers may choose at will any Notified Body. The Notified Body does not have to reside in the same Member State as the manufacturer.

Once obtained, CE marking allows the product to be sold in each of the states of the European Economic Area (the 25 EU Member States plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland).

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