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1. What is a Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) and why is it important for medical devices?

A Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) is a mandatory document required under the EU MDR that evaluates all available non-clinical and clinical data—scientific literature, clinical trials, post-market data, risk management data and equivalent device information—to prove the safety and performance of a medical device.

PM Consultants prepares fully compliant CERs by analyzing clinical evidence, identifying data gaps, evaluating risk-benefit, and aligning documentation with EU MDR Annex XIV requirements. This ensures your device remains market-ready and compliant during audits and CE Marking submissions.

Our clinical evaluation report writing service includes:

  • Structured clinical evaluation plan
  • Clinical literature search & screening using structured review methods
  • Analysis of safety, performance, and risk-benefit data
  • Equivalence assessment as per MDR standards
  • PMCF (Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up) recommendations
  • CER updates according to device risk class

This service ensures your device meets EU MDR and regulatory reviewer expectations.

  • A Clinical Evaluation Plan (CEP) outlines the method, scope, and strategy for conducting the clinical evaluation—literature review criteria, endpoints, clinical risks, and data sources.
  • A Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) is the final documented outcome of the evaluation process.

 

PM Consultants prepares both CEP & CER in alignment with EU MDR Annex XIV, ensuring consistency, completeness, and regulatory acceptance.

A Risk Management Plan outlines the approach for identifying, evaluating, controlling, and monitoring risks throughout the device lifecycle.

It typically includes:

  • Intended use and risk scope
  • Hazard identification
  • Risk estimation & evaluation
  • Benefit-risk analysis
  • Post-market monitoring strategy

 

Our team develops risk management plans compliant with ISO 14971:2019.

Risk management is a structured process (as per ISO 14971) to ensure that medical devices remain safe and effective.

It includes hazard identification, patient risk assessment, probability estimation, and implementation of control measures.

Regulators in both the EU and USA require manufacturers to maintain a complete risk management file for device approval.

Post-Market Surveillance refers to the continuous monitoring of a device after it has been placed on the market.

PMS ensures:

  • Early identification of safety issues
  • Updated risk assessments
  • Collection of real-world performance data

 

PM Consultants prepares PMS reports, PSURs, PMCF surveys, and trend analyses to meet EU MDR and FDA expectations.

Our PMS report writing covers:

  • Complaint & vigilance data analysis
  • Trend reporting
  • Literature surveillance updates
  • Real-world performance evaluation
  • PMCF recommendations
  • Risk-benefit reassessment

 

These deliverables support regulatory reviews, audit readiness, and ongoing device safety monitoring.

Medical device regulations are complex and vary between markets.
Regulatory consulting helps manufacturers:

  • Select the correct device classification
  • Prepare submissions for CE Marking, FDA 510(k), Technical Files & Dossiers
  • Maintain compliance with MDR & ISO standards
  • Address non-conformities and authority queries

 

PM Consultants offers full-spectrum of regulatory affairs consulting services for medical devices to simplify the approval process and ensure global compliance.

9. What is included in Technical File & Design Dossier preparation?

A Technical File/Design Dossier includes all documentation required to demonstrate the conformity of a medical device.

It typically covers:

  • Device description
  • Risk management file
  • Clinical evaluation documents
  • Biocompatibility data
  • Usability engineering
  • PMS & PMCF plans
  • Manufacturing & QMS process

 

Our team prepares complete and audit-ready technical files aligned with EU MDR Annex II and III.

Quality System Documentation ensures that a manufacturer follows a structured and controlled process for device development, manufacturing, and post-market activities.

This includes:

  • SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • Work instructions
  • Forms & templates
  • CAPA & complaint handling procedures
  • Internal audit documentation
  • Management review meetings
  • Risk and change control procedures

 

PM Consultants helps create and implement QMS documentation compliant with ISO 13485.

Yes. Our medical writing for regulatory submissions includes:

  • Clinical evaluation documents (CEP/CER)
  • Risk management documentation
  • Post-market documents (PMS, PMCF, PSUR)
  • Regulatory submission documents for CE Marking & FDA

 

All documents follow global regulatory standards and are written by experienced medical and regulatory writers.

Yes. Our medical writing for regulatory submissions includes:

  • Clinical evaluation documents (CEP/CER)
  • Risk management documentation
  • Post-market documents (PMS, PMCF, PSUR)
  • Regulatory submission documents for CE Marking & FDA

 

All documents follow global regulatory standards and are written by experienced medical and regulatory writers.

Our consulting services support:

  • Medical device manufacturers (Class I, IIa, IIb, III)
  • IVD manufacturers
  • Startups entering the device market
  • Companies expanding from the U.S. to EU MDR compliance
  • Organizations needing QMS, PMS, or CER updates

 

We help clients at every development stage—from concept to post-market compliance.

We support manufacturers by:

  • Establishing regulatory strategy
  • Classifying the device appropriately
  • Building compliant documentation
  • Preparing technical files
  • Supporting clinical & PMS evidence generation

 

This reduces development delays and streamlines market approval.

Update frequency depends on device risk class and regulatory requirements:

  • CER → annually for high-risk; every 2–5 years for lower-risk devices
  • PMS reports → annually for all devices
  • PSUR → annually (Class III) or every 2 years (Class IIa/IIb)
  • Technical File → updated whenever significant changes occur

 

PM Consultants provides complete lifecycle documentation support.

At PM Consultants we are a group of dedicated medical writers, regulatory affairs professionals, clinical researchers, and quality

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