What is an AIMD?

An Active Implantable Medical Device is defined as:

  • a device the operation of which depends on an energy source other than that generated by the human body for that purpose or by gravity, and which acts by changing the density of or converting that energy,
  • which is to be totally introduced into the human body or used to replace an epithelial surface or the surface of the eye by clinical intervention,
  • which is intended to remain in place after the procedure,
  • and includes any active device intended to be partially introduced into the human body by clinical intervention and intended to remain in place after the procedure for at least 30 days.

All Active Implantable Medical Devices and their accessories are classified as Class III and therefore subject to the most rigorous regulatory controls. For further clarity and more detailed information on an AIMD, please reference the MDR (EU) 2017/745.

AIMDs are subject to rigorous regulatory controls both pre- and post-market. The regulatory controls set out in the MDR also apply to any accessories that are used to enable the device to operate as intended, for example: battery packs, controllers, implant kits, leads, programmers, refill kits, and software applications.

BSI has two Notified Bodies, one in the UK (0086) and one in the Netherlands (2797), both of which have full scope designations to the IVDR and MDR. Our AIMD technical and clinical specialists have a broad range of industry and regulatory experience, including product design and development, manufacturing, testing and regulatory expertise. We are able to offer CE certification services for AIMDs under the MDR. Examples of products we cover include:

  • Implantable cardiac pacemakers and accessories
  • Implantable defibrillators and accessories
  • Implantable neurostimulator systems and accessories
  • Leads, electrodes, adaptors for implantable pulse generators
  • Brachytherapy systems and accessories
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and accessories
  • Cochlear implants and accessories
  • Implantable infusion pumps and accessories
  • Implantable glucose monitors and accessories
  • Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
For further clarity on the definition of an AIMD, please refer to the MDR (EU) 2017/745.

Why choose BSI for your product compliance to the MDR?

Used for a wide range of treatments in various specialized fields, AIMDs represent a significant and profitable segment of the healthcare industry. As a manufacturer of AIMDs, one of your biggest challenges in breaking into – or continuing your success in – this market is navigating the regulatory process efficiently.

Our AIMD specialists are not just experienced in the regulations; they are product experts who understand the specifics of these complex devices.

BSI Medical Devices is justifiably proud of its status in the industry as a full scope Notified Body, which includes AIMDs. Nowhere is this more apparent than in our level of experience; our large specialist AIMD team has 20 technical experts, six clinical experts, and eight dedicated support staff.

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