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🇬🇧 United Kingdom medical device regulatory data

Explore the medical device requirements currently available for United Kingdom, organized by topic and linked to official sources.

5 facts3 dimensions2 official sourceslatest verification 2026-08-13

Approval validity & renewal

What expires, what is retained periodically, and when must renewal start?

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Authorization duration

authorization.duration
Official document
Type

Route Dependent

Description

No generic UK product-registration expiry; market access follows the accepted conformity route while MHRA registration is maintained and annual fees/review requirements are met.

Structured from the R183 official-source atlas. Confirm the exact article or page before treating this as fact-level legal advice.

Expiry or lapse consequence

authorization.lapse
Official document

Invalid conformity evidence or inactive/cancelled MHRA registration prevents lawful placement.

Structured from the R183 official-source atlas. Confirm the exact article or page before treating this as fact-level legal advice.

Renewal or maintenance

authorization.renewal
Official document

The old renewal transaction was removed; review data frequently and pay annual registration fees under the current scheme.

Structured from the R183 official-source atlas. Confirm the exact article or page before treating this as fact-level legal advice.

Change control

Does the event require internal documentation, notice, prior approval, transfer, or a new application?

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New-application triggers

change.new-application-triggers
Official document
  • change of UK Responsible Person
  • legislation route change
  • relevant IVD status change

Structured from the R183 official-source atlas. Confirm the exact article or page before treating this as fact-level legal advice.

Economic-operator roles

Which manufacturer, representative, holder, applicant, importer, and distributor roles apply?

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Local market-entry role

market-entry.local-role
Official document
Archetype

Responsible Person

Name

UK Responsible Person

Required For Foreign

Yes For Non UK Manufacturer

Registration Relation

Registers Devices For Foreign Manufacturer

Importer Relation

may_be_same_or_separate; separate importer informs manufacturer/UKRP

Distributor Relation

may_be_same; non-importing distributor need_not_register

Combination

allowed

Structured from the R183 official-source atlas. Confirm the exact article or page before treating this as fact-level legal advice.

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