EMA vs BfArM: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison
Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of EMA (European Union) vs BfArM (Germany).
EMA
European Medicines Agency
European Union
The EMA coordinates the EU regulatory framework for medical devices under EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746. While Notified Bodies conduct conformity assessments, the EMA and European Commission set p…
Class I, IIa, IIb, III
CE marking via Notified Body
- ▸EU MDR / IVDR framework coordination
- ▸EUDAMED database oversight
- ▸Notified Body designation support
- ▸CE marking pathway
- ▸Vigilance and post-market surveillance
BfArM
BfArM — Germany Medical Device Regulatory Authority
Germany
BfArM is the national regulatory authority responsible for medical device oversight in Germany. It manages device registration, market surveillance, and adverse event reporting within the Europe regul…
EU MDR classes
BfArM registration
- ▸Device registration
- ▸Market surveillance
- ▸Adverse event reporting
- ▸Import/export control
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