Evaluate residual risk and benefit-risk
Decide whether remaining risk is acceptable and whether benefits justify it.
Complya does not calculate or approve residual risk. The manufacturer records the analysis in controlled evidence and the assigned expert reviews the relevant conclusions.
After controls are applied, the remaining risk must be evaluated. The file should explain the acceptability criteria and how each residual risk was judged against them.
For risks that are not individually acceptable, a benefit-risk rationale may be needed. That rationale should be tied to clinical benefit, intended purpose, user needs, and available alternatives.
Avoid generic statements such as “benefits outweigh risks” without evidence. The expert will look for the specific benefits, risks, assumptions, and supporting data behind the conclusion.
This article is practical product guidance, not legal advice. Confirm regulatory deadlines and obligations against current official sources and your assigned expert.
European Commission — Medical Devices: New regulationsRegulation (EU) 2017/745 — Medical Device RegulationRegulation (EU) 2017/746 — In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices