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Medical device CRO · UK clinical studies · MHRA · REC · NHS

Your MedTech CRO in the UK, from MHRA strategy to UKCA marking.

Eclevar runs medical device clinical investigations across Great Britain: MHRA notification and validation, a favourable REC opinion via the HRA, IRAS submission and NHS site confirmation, then ISO 14155:2026 monitoring with in-house CRAs on the ground. Seniors run your study, not account managers.

MHRA notification REC ethics via HRA IRAS & NHS sites ISO 14155:2026 monitoring In-house UK CRAs
Eclevar MedTech clinical team running a medical device clinical study at an NHS site in the United Kingdom Platinum Award 2026

Eclevar MedTech and Milo took the Platinum Award at xShare & EUCROF.

Top prize in the xShare x European CRO Federation "EHDS & Clinical Research" Open Call, awarded to Eclevar MedTech and its Milo Health platform, evaluated by a jury of nine independent evaluators and presented at the EUCROF 2026 conference in Amsterdam.

Co-funded by the European Union

Horizon Europe · Grant Agreement No. 101136734 · Amsterdam, 2 Feb 2026

Social proof

Trusted by MedTech manufacturers.

Device leaders rely on Eclevar to run their UK studies and reach the EU market. Read all client success stories.

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Dr Mark DaCosta, COO at Eclevar MedTech, cardiac surgeon and former TÜV SÜD Notified Body reviewer
Dr Mark DaCosta COO · Cardiac surgeon · Former Notified Body reviewer Former reviewer at TÜV SÜD
Clinical leadership

Senior principals run your UK investigation.

Dr Mark DaCosta, COO, cardiac surgeon and former TÜV SÜD reviewer, leads a team that runs UK medical device studies as one aligned problem across Britain and Europe. We design each investigation so its clinical evidence supports both the UKCA/GB pathway and CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745, with in-house CRAs in the United Kingdom rather than outsourced monitoring.

Ex NBCardiac surgeon and former TÜV SÜD reviewer
7Countries with in-house CRAs (UK, DE, FR, SE)
7+ yrsDelivering EU MDR clinical trials
Former NB reviewer MHRA & REC ISO 14155:2026
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Compliant with UK MDR 2002 EU MDR 2017/745 ISO 14155:2026 ISO 13485 21 CFR Part 11 UK GDPR
Running the study in Great Britain

MHRA, REC and NHS sites, handled end to end.

We open your UK medical device investigation on the statutory clock and keep it aligned with your EU MDR regulatory strategy. Feasibility and site selection are confirmed before you commit.

MHRA
Notification

Clinical investigation review

MHRA notification and validation on the 60-day statutory review, prepared so your submission stays on track. The MHRA average in 2025 was around 51 days.

HRA
Ethics

REC favourable opinion

Research Ethics Committee opinion via the HRA and HCRW, submitted through IRAS in parallel with the MHRA review.

NHS
Sites

NHS site confirmation

IRAS submission and NHS site confirmation so your investigation can open at the right centres, fast.

Monitoring & CRAs

ISO 14155:2026 monitoring with in-house UK CRAs

Site initiation, on-site and remote monitoring and close-out are run by our own in-house CRAs in the United Kingdom, not outsourced. Data capture runs on the MILO Studio platform, aligned to 21 CFR Part 11 and UK GDPR.

One study, two markets

UK evidence that also serves the EU.

We design the UK investigation so a single clinical dataset supports both the UKCA/GB pathway and CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745. That feeds directly into your Clinical Evaluation Report and PMCF plan.

Clinical evidence

One dossier, no duplication

  • Protocol and CER designed for UK and EU MDR at once
  • PMCF surveys and evaluation reports built into the plan
  • Clinical data management on the MILO Studio platform
  • Reporting to the MHRA and to your Notified Body
Real-world data

UK sites and registries

  • NHS hospital sites and UK national registries
  • Prospective observational and real-world evidence studies
  • Deep experience in orthopaedics and spine plus cardiovascular and PAD
  • In-house CRAs in the United Kingdom, not outsourced
How we work

From feasibility to close-out, in five steps.

1

Feasibility & budget

Site selection plus three costed scenarios on live UK tariff data.

2

MHRA & REC

Notification and validation with a favourable REC opinion via the HRA.

3

IRAS & NHS set-up

IRAS submission and NHS site confirmation to open the study.

4

Run & monitor

ISO 14155:2026 monitoring with in-house UK CRAs on MILO Studio.

5

Report & PMCF

CER, PMCF and vigilance reporting kept current for UK and EU.

FAQ

UK study questions sponsors ask us.

What is the MHRA approval timeline for a UK medical device clinical investigation?

A medical device clinical investigation in Great Britain runs on a 60-day statutory MHRA review, in parallel with a favourable opinion from a Research Ethics Committee. In 2025 the MHRA average was around 51 days. Eclevar prepares the notification and validation package so your review stays on track. See our technical review and regulatory services.

Can one UK clinical study support both UK and EU MDR marking?

Yes. We design your UK medical device investigation so the same clinical evidence supports both the UKCA/GB pathway and CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745, so you avoid duplicated dossiers and repeated studies. This connects directly to UK market access.

How does REC ethics and NHS site set-up work in the UK?

We submit through IRAS, secure a favourable opinion from a Research Ethics Committee via the HRA and HCRW, and confirm NHS sites so your investigation can open. Eclevar manages the process end to end.

Does Eclevar have clinical monitors on the ground in the UK?

Yes. Eclevar deploys in-house CRAs in the United Kingdom, so site initiation, monitoring and close-out are handled by our own team rather than outsourced. Monitoring follows ISO 14155:2026, on-site and remote, backed by a QMS aligned to ISO 13485.

How do you budget a UK medical device study before we commit?

We build three costed scenarios, swift, base and conservative, using live UK site tariff data, so you can size the budget before you commit. Feasibility and site selection are confirmed up front.

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Run your UK study with seniors, not account managers.

Talk to our team about your device, your MHRA and REC timeline and how to design one UK investigation that serves both the UK and the EU.

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