Issued2025-06-26

MDCG 2025-6: Interplay Between MDR/IVDR and the AI Act

GuidanceInternational

Summary

Explains how the AI Act’s duties apply alongside MDR/IVDR for AI-enabled medical devices and IVDs; clarifies conformity assessment, roles, and timing.

Healthcare Implications

Crucial for CE-marking AI medical devices: confirms dual compliance (device + AI Act), affecting manufacturers, notified bodies, and EU health providers procuring AI tools.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Transparency & Governance; Clinical Quality & Efficacy

Stakeholders

Regulators & Government; Developers & Vendors; Providers & Health Systems