medical-device-clinical-evaluation

Guides clinical evaluation pathway decisions and CER drafting for NMPA, MDR, and FDA medical device registration.

1|Updated Jul 13, 2026
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Skill: medical-device-clinical-evaluation
Source: https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY/tree/main/medical-device-clinical-evaluation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HalseyYang/Skills-HY --skill medical-device-clinical-evaluation-halseyyang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Regulatory affairs and R&D professionals preparing medical device registration dossiers often struggle to determine which clinical evaluation pathway applies (exemption catalog, equivalent device comparison, or clinical trial) and how to structure a compliant Clinical Evaluation Report across China NMPA, EU MDR, and US FDA markets. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Pathway Decision Tree: Step-by-step determination across three routes—exemption catalog lookup, same-variety/equivalence comparison, and clinical trial—covering NMPA, MDR, and FDA requirements. - CER Writing Framework: Report structure based on MDCG 2020-13, including equivalence argumentation (technical, biological, clinical characteristics), literature search protocols (PICO, PRISMA-style), and clinical data appraisal checklists. - Official Reference Index: Curated links to NMPA/CMDE catalogs, MDCG guidance documents, and FDA 510(k)/De Novo/PMA resources, all flagged for manual version verification. - Use Case: A regulatory specialist registering a Class IIb device in the EU asks how to organize the CER; the skill loads the MDR chapter and returns the MDCG 2020-13 section skeleton, equivalence three-element checklist, literature search plan template, and SSCP/PMCF reminders. ## Quick Start Ask whether your medical device qualifies for clinical evaluation exemption in China, or request a CER chapter framework for your target market and device class.

Frequently Asked Questions about medical-device-clinical-evaluation

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How do I determine if my medical device is exempt from clinical evaluation in China?

Check whether the product is listed in the NMPA exemption catalog (2025 edition, 1047 items, pending verification). If listed, submit a comparison statement against the catalog description; if not, evaluate same-variety comparison with a domestically registered equivalent device before considering a clinical trial.

How do I write a Clinical Evaluation Report for EU MDR?

Structure the CER per MDCG 2020-13: scope and background, equivalence argumentation covering technical, biological, and clinical characteristics, a pre-defined literature search protocol, data appraisal, and benefit-risk conclusions aligned with ISO 14971. Class IIb and III devices also require an SSCP.

What are the three elements of equivalence argumentation for medical devices?

Equivalence requires demonstrating that technical characteristics, biological characteristics, and clinical characteristics are substantially the same, plus having access to the equivalent device's clinical data. If any element fails, equivalence cannot be claimed and a clinical trial may be required.

Does this skill replace notified body or regulatory authority decisions?

No. It provides frameworks, templates, and official reference indexes only, and does not issue regulatory opinions, guarantee registration outcomes, or handle classification disputes for innovative devices. All cited regulation versions are flagged as pending manual verification against official sources.

How should I design a literature search protocol for clinical evaluation?

Define the protocol before searching: select databases such as PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, or CNKI, build PICO-structured search strings, set time ranges and inclusion/exclusion criteria, and document the screening process in PRISMA style for traceability.