Clinical investigations for electrically powered devices
Summary
MHRA published guidance on clinical investigations for electrically powered medical devices. The guidance explains additional information requirements for notifying the agency of planned clinical investigations. Sponsors and clinical investigators of electrically powered medical devices should follow these requirements when submitting notifications.
What changed
MHRA has published guidance detailing the extra information sponsors must provide when notifying the agency of plans to conduct clinical investigations on electrically powered medical devices. This guidance applies to anyone undertaking such investigations and specifies additional documentation or data requirements beyond standard clinical investigation notification procedures.
Sponsors and clinical investigators planning to conduct clinical investigations of electrically powered medical devices in the UK should review this guidance before submitting their notification to MHRA. They must ensure their applications include the additional information specified in the guidance to avoid delays or rejection of their notification.
What to do next
- Review the new guidance on electrically powered device investigations
- Ensure clinical investigation notifications include the required additional information
- Consult MHRA requirements before submitting investigation plans for electrically powered devices
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Guidance
Clinical investigations for electrically powered devices
Detailing the information you need to provide the MHRA when you notify us of your clinical investigation plans.
From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Published 30 March 2026 Get emails about this page
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This guidance provides advice for people undertaking a clinical investigation of a medical device that is electrically powered, explaining the extra information that you should provide in your application.
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Published 30 March 2026
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