Clinical investigations standard cannot yet be argued as proof of conformity with EU directives
This article was originally published in RAJ Devices
Executive Summary
Manufacturers who meet ISO 14155:2011, the new international standard on clinical investigations for medtech products, would not be considered as having conformed with EU medical device directives as the standard has not yet been harmonised in the legislation.
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