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CJEU Ruling Clarifies Scope Of Medical Device Definition
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The CJEU clarified that a product qualifies as a medical device under the MDR only if it objectively performs a medical purpose, not solely based on the manufacturer's advertising. It ruled patient identification wristbands serve a purely administrative function and do not meet the medical device definition.
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Medtech founders in Europe must align product classifications with this tighter EU medical device definition to avoid costly misclassification. The ruling opens room to challenge overbroad regulatory claims based solely on advertising.
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