Declaration of Conformity
Required Content (MedDO Annex IV)
- Manufacturer's name and address (or CH REP where applicable)
- Device identification — name, model number(s), BASIC UDI-DI (where applicable)
- Confirmation that the device conforms to MedDO (or IVDO) and any other applicable Swiss legislation
- Reference to the conformity assessment procedure followed (Annex IX, X, XI, or IV)
- Reference to harmonised standards or common specifications applied
- Reference to NB (name, ID number, certificate number) where NB involvement was required
- Date and place of issue
- Signature of authorised signatory
CH REP Role
The DoC is issued and signed by the manufacturer. The CH REP does not sign the DoC but maintains a copy and makes it available to Swissmedic on request. The CH REP is identified as the authorised Swiss contact in the DAPI registration.
Retention
- 10 years from last device placed on market (general devices)
- 15 years (implantable devices) Must be provided to Swissmedic upon request.
Official Sources
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