§ COMPARE REGULATORS

EMA vs COFEPRIS: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of EMA (European Union) vs COFEPRIS (Mexico).

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

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III

PATHWAY

CE marking via Notified Body

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • EU MDR / IVDR framework coordination
  • EUDAMED database oversight
  • Notified Body designation support
  • CE marking pathway
  • Vigilance and post-market surveillance

COFEPRIS

Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (Mexico)

Mexico

COFEPRIS regulates medical devices in Mexico under the General Health Law. Mexico uses a three-class system (I, II, III). A sanitary registration (registro sanitario) is required for Class II and III

CLASSES

Class I, II, III

PATHWAY

COFEPRIS sanitary registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Sanitary registration
  • FDA/EU recognition pathway
  • GMP compliance
  • Import permits
  • Vigilance reporting

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