Medical Devices

Medical devices, governed by the Medical Devices Directive No. 93/42/EEC (MDD), are divided into four groups based on their hazard potential. The MDD has a very wide scope and it is important to understand the purpose of use and the way the products are to be marketed. The Directive defines and applies different administrative requirements to four classifications of medical device. These classifications are based on the risk a specific device presents to the public and the environment.