What should I look for in a dental device CRO or regulatory partner in Europe?
Look for dental specific Notified Body experience, command of MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev 4 and the MDCG guidance, biological evaluation expertise for materials in the oral environment, a credible PMCF approach for dental practices, and the ability to hold a periodic CER schedule. Eclevar's dental practice is led by a former Notified Body dental assessor with 11 years inside Notified Bodies.
Which dental device classes does Eclevar cover?
From Class I non active instruments through Class IIa restorative materials, Class IIb dental implants, abutments and alloys, to Class III materials incorporating medicinal substances. We do not take dental mandates for active devices, imaging systems or software as a medical device, and will direct you to partners for those needs.
Who leads Eclevar's dental device practice?
Dr. Yumiko Kida, DDS, CMO and Head of Dental. A Doctor of Dental Surgery from Okayama University, she spent 11 years inside Notified Bodies as Technical Documentation Assessor at Intertek and Product Assessor at SGS, after introducing European and US dental materials to the Japanese market as Product Manager at Heraeus Kulzer and Dentsply.
Can Eclevar work with Japanese dental manufacturers?
Yes. Our practice lead is a native Japanese speaker with direct experience of Japanese regulators and of bringing dental devices to the Japan market, and Eclevar has an office in Tokyo. Japanese regulatory teams communicate directly in Japanese, with no translation friction.
How does Eclevar resolve Notified Body deficiencies on dental technical files?
Our team has assessed dental technical documentation from inside Notified Bodies, so we read a deficiency letter the way its author intended. We perform a gap analysis against EU MDR Annex II and III, rebuild the clinical evaluation and respond in the language and rigour reviewers expect.
What does PMCF look like for dental devices?
PMCF plans under EU MDR Article 61 and MDCG 2020-7, designed for practical engagement by dental practices: survey instruments, literature surveillance protocols and PMCF evaluation reports that feed your PSUR and keep the CER current.