PMCF Surveys · EU MDR Annex XIV

PMCF surveys that
generate real
clinical evidence.

Not all surveys are equal. Eclevar Medtech designs Level 4 high-quality surveys that Notified Bodies accept as primary clinical evidence.

Level 4 Quality Standard

MDCG 2020-7 Compliant methodology for primary evidence.

Annex XIV Acceptability

Built to withstand the most rigorous clinical reviews.

Validated Instruments

Pre-specified MCID and psychometric verification.

MDCG 2020-7 Compliant
Validated Instruments
Primary Evidence Output
Multi-Site Execution
PMCF Survey Options

The right instrument for your data.

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Clinician-Facing

Structured clinical outcome surveys completed by professionals. Highest regulatory weight under MDCG 2020-7.

Notified Body AcceptedProspectiveMulti-Site
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Patient-Reported

Validated patient outcome measures (PROM/ePRO) licensed and scored per developer specification.

Licensed PROMMCID Pre-SpecifiedeCOA
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Registry-Linked

Surveys linked to national implant registry data (NJR, EPRD) for long-term cross-validation.

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Understanding PMCF Surveys

What makes a PMCF survey clinically valid under EU MDR

A PMCF survey is a structured data collection instrument deployed to address specific knowledge gaps identified in your CER.

The word "survey" is often misleading. High-quality Level 4 surveys are functionally equivalent to clinical investigations in their methodological requirements.

⚠️ Common Mistake

A survey without a pre-specified Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) is not MDCG 2020-7 compliant. Post-hoc analysis is a standard Notified Body finding.

The Eclevar Medtech Difference

We begin with the evidence gaps in your PMCF Plan. Every instrument uses pre-specified endpoints, validated scales, and MCID thresholds defined before data collection begins.

MDCG 2020-7 - ISO 14155:2020

Level 4 Survey Requirements.

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Validated Instrument

Scientific questionnaires with published psychometric properties. No custom marketing forms.

02

Pre-Specified SAP

Sample size justification and MCID success criteria defined before first response.

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Multi-Site Execution

Minimum of 3-5 sites with training and monitoring consistent with ISO 14155.

04

Traceable to CER

Every objective must map to a specific residual risk in the PMCF Evaluation Report.

05

Ethics Committee

Approval required for patient-facing surveys. Eclevar prepares the full dossier.

Tiered Solutions

Three levels of PMCF survey.

Clinician-Facing

Captures clinical performance and operator-reported outcomes from HCPs.

  • Targeted HCP Populations
  • Outcome-focused design
  • Multi-country / Local languages
  • 50 to 200 respondents
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Patient-Reported

Licensed PROM instruments deployed to collect functional outcome data.

  • Full Developer Agreements
  • MCID pre-specified in protocol
  • GDPR pseudonymization
  • eCOA / ePRO deployment
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When to Use a PMCF Survey

Four scenarios where a survey is the right instrument.

Use Case 01

Large Device Families

When multiple variants (guidewires, spinal screws) need evidence simultaneously. A structured survey is the only feasible strategy under MDR Article 61(2).

Use Case 02

Long-Term Safety

Class III implantables requiring 5-10 years of surveillance beyond initial trials. Annual clinician surveys provide the continuous data stream needed.

Use Case 03

Fast CER Gap Closing

Generate targeted quality-of-life evidence in 4-8 months to meet recertification timelines when a full trial (2-3 years) is too slow.

Use Case 04

Real-World Evidence (RWE)

Capture experience in populations typically excluded from trials (comorbid, elderly). Address Notified Body feedback with broader data.

From first brief to PMCF-ready dataset.

01

Gap Mapping

CER residual risks mapped to Annex XIV objectives.

02

Instrument & SAP

Validated tools selected and SAP finalized.

03

Ethics Dossier

Full submission and approval management.

04

Site Activation

Qualified sites activated on MILO platform.

05

Analysis

Database lock and PMCFER authoring.

Platform Technology

MILO: Survey Deployment Built Into the Platform

The MILO platform includes a native eCOA/ePRO module. Every response is timestamped, immutably stored, and exportable with a SHA-256 checksum for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

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EXPORT_ID: ECV-S772-2026
STATUS: DATABASE_LOCKED
CHECKSUM: 4f8a92b1c3d...
AUDIT_TRAIL: COMPLIANT

What We Deliver

01. Survey Protocol

Objectives, criteria, and site specs for NB review.

02. Statistical Plan

Power calculation and MCID thresholds.

03. Ethics Dossier

Full submission package including ICF and GDPR.

04. MILO Setup

Validated configuration with real-time dashboard.

05. Clinical Study Report

Full ICH E3 structured reporting.

06. PMCFER Update

Traceable evidence closing CER gaps.

Regulatory Reference by Category.

CategoryClassPrimary EvidenceService
NPWT DevicesIIbLevel 4 HCP survey, 12-week follow-up.PMCF Survey
Bioengineered TissueIIIInvestigation or high-quality Level 4 survey.Level 4 Survey
HA Dermal FillersIIIPMCF study with GAIS, FACE-Q, 24mo tracking.PMCF Study
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Your CER should be the last
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