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EMA vs Swissmedic: Medical Device Regulatory Comparison

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

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

Swissmedic

Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products

Switzerland

Swissmedic regulates medical devices in Switzerland under the revised Medical Devices Ordinance (MedDO), which is largely aligned with EU MDR. Switzerland recognizes EU CE certificates for most device

CLASSES

Class I, IIa, IIb, III

PATHWAY

EU CE recognition / Swiss conformity assessment

KEY FUNCTIONS
  • MedDO compliance oversight
  • Recognition of EU CE certificates
  • Swiss market surveillance
  • MDSAP participation

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