Besides all the medical devices that we can certify, ECM has gained a strong experience in specific products, for which we have carried out many activities of evaluation and certification of CE conformity. If your medical device is on the list, we are the perfect Notified Body for you! 1. Catheters 2. Oxygen Mask 3. […]

To all medical device professionals and manufacturers: We want to inform you that we are still accepting applications for CE and ISO certification!! With the new MDR quickly approaching, Notified Bodies are facing many challenges, and it’s not easy to respond to all the requests from the market. Our experienced staff has already submitted the […]

  Advancement Towards Designation – ECM Submits MDR Application ECM is proud to announce another important step taken towards the new MDR. ECM has submitted to the competent authorities the MDR application in accordance to the European Medical Device Regulation 2017/745. And, optimism for a joint assessment is underway. January 2019 continues the transitioning roadmap […]

  In the rapid paced medical device market, time-to-market is critical. Any delay in getting your device to market will negatively impact revenue and market share, add significant staffing costs, and can reflect negatively on your brand. There can be many speed bumps along the road to regulatory approval. On Time Service from ECM is […]

In less than four months, come March 2019, the transitional period for medical device companies to comply with the new ISO 13485:2016 standard will end. With so many changes that must be implemented to comply with this rigorous standard, companies should not wait any longer to begin the transition. Lack of preparation could lead to […]

Transitioning Like a Pro to the EU MDR Transitioning as seamlessly as possible to the new MDR involves implementation of three concepts: preparing for the transition without delay, understanding major points of change in the MDR and effectively adhering to compliance regulations to avoid disruptions. By shifting regulatory focus from the pre-approval stages covered extensively […]

Medical devices are required to comply to the EN 60601-1-2:2015 Standard. Mirko Masotti, ECM’s chief engineering officer, conducts Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests on medical devices in accordance to the EN 60601-1-2:2015 Standard. Specifically, the diathermy device has been tested to ESD tests (electrostatic discharges) according to standard IEC 61000-4-2 and submitted to a particular debugging […]

From 1st to 4th October you will find us at RAPS Regulatory Convergence, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC – the leading annual international event for professionals in the regulatory affairs of medical devices, in vitro, pharmaceuticals and related technologies. Experts from notified bodies, consulting companies and the medical industry from all over the […]

  The three-year transitional period granted to re-certify or upgrade, through an accredited certification body, from ISO 9001:2008 to the new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System ends on September 15, 2018. As the world’s leading quality management standard, ISO 9001 can apply to any organization and has over one million certificates issued in more than […]

The ISO 13485 standard “Medical devices – Quality Management Systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes” provides specific internationally recognized requirements to certify the Quality Management System for medical device companies. It involves aspects of the ISO 9001 standard and additional requirements specific to the medical field, and it has been harmonized in compliance with the relevant European Directives – Medical Devices, In Vitro […]

Last 6th February, the annual convention dedicated to the medical field was held in Tel Aviv – Israel, focused on three main issues: Clinical Studies, Medical Device Regulation, Pharma Regulation. ECM has been invited to participate at the congress to bring its contribution in the regulatory field as Notified Body for EU Medical Device Directive and QMS 13485 […]

We are pleased to announce to the friends and supporters of ECM Notified Body and to the whole medical device industry the release of the JiT (Just in Time) CE, ISO 13485 Certification Service. JiT is no ordinary CE, ISO 13485 Certification Service. Quality, time to market, efficiency, versatility, cost effectiveness: all you require from […]

On10th April 2018, ECM Ente Certificazione Macchine was formally accepted as the newest member of TEAM-NB, the European Association for Medical devices of Notified Bodies. Team-NB was founded in 2001 and includes 24 Notified Bodies members from 12 different European countries. Membership in Team-NB represents an important international recognition and a great opportunity to advance dialogue with others Team-NB members. The primary […]

We are aware technical documentation is a crucial starting point for a quick, smooth and effective CE certification process. But submitting correct and complete technical documents is not easy for medical devices manufacturers, which must consider different aspects, from a regulatory point of view. What documents must be submitted? What are main contents to consider? […]

If time to market is important for your company, ECM has the right solution. EMC’s JiT – Just in Time CE marking and ISO 13485 certification service! JiT is a unique service tailored to the customer’s needs and expectations, which allows companies to reach the EU market quickly, with no waste of time and resources. […]