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…
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
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 …
Class I, II, III
COFEPRIS sanitary registration
- ▸Sanitary registration
- ▸FDA/EU recognition pathway
- ▸GMP compliance
- ▸Import permits
- ▸Vigilance reporting
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