The MDR and IVDR aim to improve the safety and performance of medical devices & IVDs, as well as increase transparency and accountability in the industry. The European Commission proposed an extension for the MDR deadline, which was later approved by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. The extension was granted to give manufacturers, notified bodies, and other stakeholders more time to prepare for the changes and ensure compliance with the new regulations. Let us look at the revised timeline here.