The expert panel is one of the independent scientific bodies established by the Regulations on medical devices and Commission Implementing Decision 2019/1396.
For in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), a key task of the panel is to review the performance evaluation report of the manufacturer for certain new IVDs, in particular when there are no common specifications available and when it is the first certification of that type of device (guidance MDCG 2021-21).
The panel may also perform tasks of advisory nature.
More information, such as information on ongoing consultations and the views of the panel, on the Medical Devices - Expert Panels web page.