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EMA vs Medsafe: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

Compare the medical device registration pathways, classification, and regulatory requirements of EMA (European Union) vs Medsafe (New Zealand).

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

Medsafe

Medsafe — New Zealand Medical Device Regulatory Authority

New Zealand

Medsafe is the national regulatory authority responsible for medical device oversight in New Zealand. It manages device registration, market surveillance, and adverse event reporting within the Asia-P

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III

PATHWAY

Medsafe registration

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Device registration
  • Market surveillance
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Import/export control

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