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These types of medical devices are made up of multiple components and are considered to be Class I, which are generally low-risk devices requiring a UKCA, CE or CE UKNI mark. They need to be assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions and adapted for individual patients.

This is why charging your LiPo batteries above 4.2 volts per cell is detrimental to the battery's life. (Even if some companies recommend it) We have seen some companies recommending LiHV cells or cells they claim can be charged above 4.2v per cell. But unless you are willing to trade hundreds of life cycles for that slight performance gain, high voltage charging above 4.2v is not going to be your best option and here's why: 1. Life of the battery. You can expect around 300 cycles from a well taken care of LiPo battery charged up to 4.2v per cell. From our testing with current technology you can expect only around 50 cycles if you are charging your LiPo's above 4.2v per cell. 2. Manufacturer warranties. At MaxAmps we offer a lifetime warranty on all of our batteries. If you were to over charge beyond 4.2v per cell that would void your manufacturer warranty from us or any other LiPo brand that offers a warranty. 3. Danger! Over charging, or over discharging a battery is the most likely time to have a LiPo fire. So yes you do gain a slight performance advantage with cells charged beyond 4.2v per cell. But is it worth the risk? In some specific cases where life cycles is not important to the end user, and the batteries are stored and charged in a safe, controlled environment. High voltage charging can be a potential option. But in the majority of cases standard charging will be a better option. LiPo technology is constantly changing so I would not be surprised if we soon see safe, reliable, LiPo cells for charging beyond that 4.2v per cell. But with the technology as it is now 4.2 is what to do.

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Systems that include a device(s) without a UKCA, CE or CE UKNI mark, or used outside of its intended purpose, will be considered a device in its own right. This does not apply to sockets.

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You need to follow the relevant essential requirements for your device in (Part II of the UK MDR 2002, Annex I [as modified by Part 2 of Schedule 2A to the UK MDR 2002]).

All medical devices except custom-made devices, and devices for clinical investigations, must bear an appropriate mark demonstrating conformity to the relevant medical device legislation.

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You must get your device approved by a Notified Body or UK Approved Body if it is Class IIa, IIb, III or if it is a Class I sterile/measuring device.

The government has extended acceptance of CE marked medical devices in Great Britain. For more detail on this see the implementation update on work towards a strengthened future medical devices regime

This guidance is specific to medical devices placed on the market in Great Britain. For guidance on the legislation applicable to medical devices in Northern Ireland, please see our published guidance.

CE marked medical devices continue to be accepted on the Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) market with the deadline for acceptance depending on the type of device and the legislation it complies with. The latest of these deadlines is 30 June 2030.

Orthotic devices are generally custom-made if they are made up of a mixture of Class I UKCA, CE or CE UKNI-marked devices, such as knee joint side members and devices designed for individual patients. They are also custom-made if they are made to fit from casts, for example, cervical, cervico, thoracic, orthotic splint, bespoke footwear.

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The classification of your ophthalmic product depends on the possible risk associated with it. Most ophthalmic products fall into a Class I category but you need to follow the guidance on classifications to know which category your device fits into.

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Read this for information on how to comply with the legal requirements for prosthetic, orthotic and ophthalmic devices. The guidance includes:

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Manufacturers and healthcare establishments who supply medical devices to be placed on the market either for use or distribution, at a cost or free of charge, must follow the regulations. This applies to new or fully refurbished devices and those not intended for a clinical investigation. See our guidance on in-house manufacturing for more information.

You will automatically become a manufacturer if you refurbish a prosthetic/orthotic device outside of the original manufacturer’s instructions. You need to follow the regulations in the UK MDR 2002 and register as a Class I manufacturer if this is the case.

Most ophthalmic products are not custom made, such as lenses as they are mass-produced and adapted to an individual’s needs. If a healthcare professional prescribes a bespoke spectacle frame to fit a certain face shape, it is considered a custom-made device.

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All manufacturers should check the Medical Device Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) (UK MDR 2002) to see if their product meets the definition of a medical device.

You must include a UKCA, CE or CE UKNI mark on all ophthalmic products covered by the regulations except for custom-made devices. This shows that you have met the legal requirements applicable for your device. See guidance on conformity and UKCA marking for more information.

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You must follow the regulations set out in the UK MDR 2002 if you are carrying out certain activities related to ophthalmic products. These activities include:

The hardware of a prosthetic device refers to all the components up to where the socket is. Some of those components may require a UKCA, CE or CE UKNI mark while others may be custom-made.

You will automatically become a manufacturer if you refurbish a prosthetic/ orthotic device outside of the original manufacturer’s instructions. You need to follow the regulations in the MDD and register as a class I manufacturer if this is the case.

Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.

This also applies to custom-made devices although you still need to follow the general law around consumer protection and product liability. You must ensure the safety of patients, users and any third party.

Orthotic devices are considered to be Class II if they support mobility with functional electrical stimulation (FES), where energy is given to the user.

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