compatibility

Defined in Article 2, Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

Definitions over time (2)

1. 24/04/2020 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 2, Medical Device Regulation (MDR) Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

   ‘compatibility’ is the ability of a device, including software, when used together with one or more other devices in accordance with its intended purpose, to: perform without losing or compromising the ability to perform as intended, and/or integrate and/or operate without the need for modification or adaption of any part of the combined devices, and/or be used together without conflict/interference or adverse reaction.

2. 05/05/2017 – 25/05/2017 Article 2, Medical Device Regulation (MDR) Scope: Article 2

   For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

   ‘compatibility’ is the ability of a device, including software, when used together with one or more other devices in accordance with its intended purpose, to: perform without losing or compromising the ability to perform as intended, and/or integrate and/or operate without the need for modification or adaption of any part of the combined devices, and/or be used together without conflict/interference or adverse reaction.

Used in (9 places in 6 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Medical Device Regulation (MDR) (9 in 6)

Article 2 · Article 22 · Article 27 · Article 33 · Annex I⁴ · Annex II