EU MDCG 2026-4: SSCP Upload to EUDAMED for Class III & Implantable Devices

Medical Device Global Market Access · Jul 8, 2026 · 5m

This episode covers the EU's new MDCG 2026-4 guidance, which transfers the responsibility for uploading the Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP) from Notified Bodies to manufacturers. We discuss the impact on manufacturers of Class III and implantable devices, the key deadline of February 2027 for uploading the SSCP to EUDAMED, and the practical steps regulatory and quality teams must take to ensure compliance with this significant procedural change. Key Questions: - What is the major change introduced by MDCG 2026-4? - Who is now responsible for uploading the Summary of Safety…