Your EU Authorised Representative & PRRC for MDR/IVDR medical devices

FAQ

Short answers about the EU Authorised Representative and PRRC roles under MDR/IVDR.

Questions

Is getEAR.eu a Notified Body or certification authority?

No. We are not a Notified Body and do not certify devices. We act as your EU Authorised Representative, a defined legal role under Article 11 MDR/IVDR, and can provide PRRC coverage under Article 15.

Does every non-EU manufacturer need both an EAR and a PRRC?

Every non-EU manufacturer placing a device in scope of MDR/IVDR needs an Authorised Representative. A separate PRRC is required only if you are a micro or small enterprise and want your Authorised Representative to provide that coverage under Article 15(6) - larger manufacturers typically keep the PRRC role in-house.

Do you accept every device?

No. We accept an appointment only after a compliance review. Combination products, Annex XVI products and certain high-risk categories need an extended review before we quote representation.

What happens if my technical documentation isn't ready?

We tell you what's missing and can support gap assessment and evidence strategy under the Market Access package.

How is this different from getMDR.eu?

getMDR.eu supports MDR/IVDR conformity assessment strategy and documentation readiness for the certification process. getEAR.eu is specifically the Authorised Representative and PRRC role for manufacturers established outside the EU.

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