
Free Switzerland medical device classification tool
Describe your device and get a preliminary Swissmedic risk class, a clear explanation, official source links, and similar registered products where available.
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Tell us what the device does, who uses it, how it contacts the body, and whether it is powered, implantable, sterile, measuring, software, or an IVD.
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About this classifier
What the Switzerland classifier checks
The classifier compares your product description with current Swissmedic classification requirements. It then gives you a suggested class, explains why it may apply, and shows the source links and product examples behind the result.
- How are medical devices classified in Switzerland?
- Swissmedic uses a risk-based framework. Possible classes include Medical devices: Class I, Class Is, Class Im, Class Ir, Class IIa, Class IIb, Class III; IVDs: IVD Class A, IVD Class B, IVD Class C, IVD Class D. The applicable class depends on the product's intended purpose, duration of use, invasiveness, active functions, implantability, sterility, software role, and other market-specific rules.
- What information does the Switzerland classifier use?
- Current official Swissmedic classification requirements. Your result includes an explanation and links to the official sources used.
- Is the result an official Swissmedic classification decision?
- No. The result is a preliminary estimate based on the product details you provide and the information available. Confirm the classification with the applicable authority or a qualified regulatory professional before filing.
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