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Annex II — Technical Documentation

Source: EU MDR 2017/745 Annex II | OJ L 117, 5.5.2017

Technical Documentation Structure

1. Device Description and Specification

  • Device name, generic name, model/type
  • Intended purpose (including patient population, indications, contraindications)
  • Device classification and classification rationale (Annex VIII classification rules)
  • UDI (Unique Device Identifier)
  • Description of the device and its accessories, components

2. Manufacturer and Authorised Representative Information

  • Manufacturer name and registered address
  • Authorised Representative (if applicable)
  • All manufacturing sites

3. Design and Manufacturing Information

  • Design phase information (design drawings, components, circuit diagrams, etc.)
  • Description of manufacturing processes
  • List of materials used

4. General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR)

  • List of applicable GSPRs
  • Method used to demonstrate conformity with each GSPR
  • Harmonised or other standards applied
  • Evidence of conformity

5. Benefit-Risk Analysis and Risk Management

  • Risk management file (conforming to EN ISO 14971)
  • Benefit-risk analysis conclusion

6. Product Verification and Validation

7. Clinical Evaluation

  • Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) (conforming to Annex XIV)
  • Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) plan

Technical Documentation Retention Requirements

  • Technical documentation shall be retained for at least 15 years (implantable devices) or 10 years (other devices) after the last device has been placed on the market
  • Shall be available for inspection by competent authorities at any time

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