A Clinical Evaluation Report is a critical document required for the regulatory approval of medical devices in Australia and many other countries. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the safety and performance of the medical device based on clinical data and relevant scientific literature. Manufacturers should ensure compliance with the latest regulations set by the TGA and other relevant authorities. Additionally, consulting with regulatory experts, clinicians, and medical writers is recommended to create a robust and accurate Clinical Evaluation Report.
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3. CLINICAL
EVALUATION
REPORT
Clinical evaluation report (CER) summarizes and concludes the
clinical evaluation of medical devices. Clinical evaluation is
responsibility of the manufacturer and is a critical step in
process of CE Marking. Many manufacturers struggle and find it
tedious to comply with the requirements of CER.
4. If manufacturers want to place your devices in European
Market, they must prepare and maintain a clinical evaluation
report that complies with the requirements of MEDDEV 2.7.1.
rev. 4 and EU M DR Article 61and Annex XIV part A.
Maven Profcon Services LLP. has a team of experienced
professionals who are well versed with the CE regulations
and literature reviews to compile your CER.
5. In accordance with the European regulation, the clinical
evaluation and the clinical evaluation report must be actively
updated with data obtained from post-market surveillance.
clinical evaluation report. The appraisal should
All clinical data sets shall be documented, adequately
sum m arised, appraised, analysed and referenced) in the
be
docum ented in the clinical evaluation report to the extent
that it can be critically reviewed by others.
6. Clinical evaluation report shall also include current state of art
and clinical background of the device and the evaluators
should check the clinical evaluation report, provide
verification that it includes an accurate statement of their
analysis and opinions, and sign the clinical evaluation report.
7. MEDDEV 2.7/
1Rev 4 Guideline
The MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev 4 guidelines, released in June 2016,
provide updated guidance on clinical evaluation for the
medical device manufacturers and noticed bodies under
directives 93/42/EEC and 90/385/EEC. The latest revision (Rev
4) effectively replaces Rev 3 published in December 2009.
While the ideology of evaluating clinical evidence to
demonstrate compliance with relevant Essential
Requirements remains unchanged, the Rev 4 guidelines detail
the requirement for clinical evaluation.
8. FAQ
1. What is clinical evaluation?
Clinical evaluation a methodologically sound
ongoing procedure to collect, appraise and analyse
clinical data pertaining to a medical device and to
evaluate whether there is sufficient clinical evidence
to confirm compliance with relevant general safety
and performance requirements for safety and
performance when using the device according to the
manufacturer’s Instructions for Use.
9. 2. Who can perform the clinical evaluation?
It has been m entioned clearly in section 6.4 of M EDDEV
guideline for clinical evaluation that
consider certain aspects in selecting
m anufacturer should
the evaluators and
justifying the same.
Certain aspects need to be considered while selecting a
evaluator are:
Evaluators should possess a knowledge and experience in
research methodology and systemic search strategy using
certain databases.
10. Prior knowledge in regulatory requirements and in
medical writing where experts in systemic reviewing of the
literature and clinical data appraisal
Knowledge of device technology and its application
A degree from respective field and 5 years documented
professional experience or 10 years of documented
professional experience if degree is not a pre-requisite.
11. 3. What is difference between clinical evaluation and clinical
investigation?
Clinical investigation is systematic investigation in one or
more human subjects, to assess the safety or performance of
a medical device and Clinical evaluation of medical devices is
a systematic and planned process that contributes to the
continuous generation, collection, analysis and evaluation of
clinical data on a particular device.