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Digital Health & SaMD

Software, AI/ML systems, and connected medical devices are regulated as medical devices in Switzerland where they meet the MedDO intended purpose criteria. This section covers the Swiss regulatory framework for digital health products.

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Swissmedic's Digital Health FrameworkStrategic overview; Swissmedic's approach to digital health regulation
Software as a Medical Device — OverviewQualification, classification, and lifecycle requirements for SaMD in Switzerland
AI/ML Medical Device GuidanceAI/ML-specific regulatory considerations; algorithm lifecycle; Swissmedic expectations
Cybersecurity in SwitzerlandIEC 81001-5-1; MDCG 2019-16; pre- and post-market cybersecurity obligations
MDCG 2019-11 ApplicabilitySaMD qualification guidance in the Swiss context
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AI-assisted navigation aid only. Always verify against official Swissmedic and Fedlex sources. Not legal or regulatory advice.