Exceptional use of non complying devices

Approval can be sought to supply non-complying devices on humanitarian grounds.

Guidance has been prepared by MHRA for clinicians and manufacturers to help clarify how, and under what circumstances they may make applications to the Competent Authority (MHRA) for the use of a non CE-marked device for an individual named patient in the interest of  the protection of their health.

Application forms:

Directive Word form pdf form
IVD form Word file (opens in new window) (34Kb) form
MDD form Word file (opens in new window) (34Kb) form
AIMD form Word file (opens in new window) (36Kb) form

Completed forms should be sent or faxed to John Farquharson at:

Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Compliance Unit
5th Floor
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ UK

Fax: 020 3118 9809


Page last modified: 29 October 2010