Clinical evaluation of medical devices is one of the key steps for receiving the Conformité Européenne (CE), or the European Conformity certification in the European Union (EU) geography. The objective behind clinical evaluation of medical devices is to ensure patient/user safety, drive manufacturers and Notified Bodies (NBs) towards evidence-based decision-making, and at the same time inform them about Post-marketing Surveillance (PMS) activities.

The analytical performance is described in European Union In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations (EU IVDR) 2017/746 as “the ability of the device to correctly detect or measure a particular analyte.” The analytical performance of any IVD/s is demonstrated based on the analytical performance studies, which are then documented as Analytical Performance Report (APR).

A Scientific Validity Report (SVR) is a part of the Performance Evaluation Report (PER) under the European Union In Vitro Diagnostic Devices Regulations (EU IVDR) 2017/746 that documents the scientific validation of the IVDs. The SVR supports the device's conformity assessment and for the same one must consider any relevant published literature and standards. It is usually accompanied by a summary of the results of the assessment.

The importance of medical writing has been highlighted over the years in healthcare and, notably, for medical devices. We can say that the approval from the Regulatory agencies is predominantly dependent upon the medical writing of the medical devices, i.e., the scientific documents devised for the devices. Further, the continuous innovation in the medical device industry has simultaneously strengthened and changed the scope of medical writing.

The adaptation of medical writing bloomed through the ever-evolving medical device industry coupled with the implementation of stringent regulations in the countries. Given the dynamic nature of the medical device industry, it is noticed that manufacturers who aim to place their medical device/s in the market are focusing diligently on regulatory medical writing for approvals, as it involves drawing up a structured document complying with the Regulatory requirements. Several techniques and tools have been devised and are still being developed to implement effective documents.

The clinical evaluation of medical devices is a procedure for demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the devices. The documentation of the clinical evaluation process is called a Clinical Evaluation Report (CER). The CER holds a significant position when placing or distributing medical devices in the European Union (EU). The report aims to establish the device’s intended benefits for users when weighed against the associated risks.

Technical writing is a profession that only seems easy and straightforward. It requires finer skills and involves the usage of various tools to create the right content and get the information that is apt and easy to understand. The challenge for technical writing begins with an in-depth understanding of the product or service, staying abreast of its functionalities, and knowing and understanding the target audience.