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Clinical investigations for electrically powered devices

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Published March 30th, 2026
Detected March 30th, 2026
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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

  1. Review the new guidance on electrically powered device investigations
  2. Ensure clinical investigation notifications include the required additional information
  3. Consult MHRA requirements before submitting investigation plans for electrically powered devices

Source document (simplified)

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.

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Details

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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Classification

Agency
MHRA
Published
March 30th, 2026
Instrument
Guidance
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Medical device makers Clinical investigators
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Clinical Investigation Reporting Medical Device Notification
Geographic scope
United Kingdom GB

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Clinical Operations
Topics
Medical Devices Clinical Trials Product Safety

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