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Daniela Luzi1, Fabrizio Pecoraro

  • 1National Research Council, Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, Rome, Italy. d.luzi@irpps.cnr.it

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New regulations for medical device (MD) software present challenges for compliance. This paper examines EU, Canada, and US rules, emphasizing integrated risk management throughout the software lifecycle for safer medical technologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Device Software Engineering
  • Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare Technology
  • Software Safety and Risk Management

Background:

  • Software is integral to modern medical devices, enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.
  • Evolving regulatory landscapes in the medical device (MD) sector introduce complexities for software qualification and classification.
  • Ensuring MD software compliance with stringent safety requirements necessitates robust procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze current regulations, standards, and guidelines for medical device software in the EU, Canada, and the US.
  • To identify challenges associated with software qualification, classification, and regulatory compliance.
  • To highlight the critical integration of risk management processes within the software development lifecycle.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks (EU, Canada, US).
  • Review of relevant standards and guidelines for medical device software.
  • Examination of risk management integration strategies within the software lifecycle.

Main Results:

  • Significant regulatory hurdles exist for MD software qualification and classification.
  • Harmonization of regulations across regions presents ongoing challenges.
  • Effective integration of risk management is crucial for compliant and safe MD software.

Conclusions:

  • Navigating MD software regulations requires a thorough understanding of international requirements.
  • Proactive risk management integrated into the software lifecycle is essential for compliance and patient safety.
  • Future efforts should focus on streamlining regulatory pathways while maintaining high safety standards.