Guidance

Managing medical devices

Guidance for healthcare and social services organisations on managing medical devices in practice.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 1 April 2014
• Last updated: 25 February 2021 — See all updates

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Managing medical devices

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Details

This document outlines a systematic approach to the acquisition, deployment, maintenance (preventive maintenance and performance assurance), repair and disposal of medical devices.

It is intended for people in hospitals and community-based organisations that are responsible for the management of reusable medical devices.

Published 1 April 2014
Last updated 25 February 2021 + show all updates

1. 25 February 2021

   Updated to include references to UKCA, CE and CE UKNI markings in line with the end of the Brexit transition period.

2. 8 April 2015

   Updated document

3. 1 April 2014

   First published.