The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has issued an update proposal to its guidance on postmarket clinical follow-up (PMCF) studies for medical devices. The proposal will be open for consultation untill 11 December 2020.

The update includes advice on the design, implementation, and appropriate use of PMCF studies. Moreover, the document outlines requirements for PMCF studies indication, principles of PMCF studies for medical devices, the design and implementation of studies, and the use of the clinical information.

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For more details, please see the PMCF update proposal document from the IMDRF.

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