
Post-Brexit MedTech: Your Guide from FDA to UKCA Marking
Medical Device Global Market Access · Pure Global
August 9, 20253m 13s
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Show Notes
This episode breaks down the essential steps for medical device manufacturers with FDA clearance to successfully enter the post-Brexit UK market. We clarify why FDA approval isn't recognized by the MHRA and detail the two main pathways to achieving UKCA certification: leveraging the CE mark transition period and direct conformity assessment. Learn about critical deadlines, the role of the UK Responsible Person, and how to stay compliant.
Key Questions:
• Does my FDA 510(k) clearance fast-track UK market access?
• What is the UKCA mark and how does it differ from a CE mark?
• Can I still use my existing CE mark to sell devices in Great Britain?
• What are the hard deadlines for transitioning from CE marking to the UKCA mark?
• Do I need a UK-based representative to register my devices?
• What is a UK Responsible Person (UKRP) and what are their duties?
• How do the regulations for Great Britain differ from Northern Ireland?
• What documentation is required for a UKCA technical file?
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