Draft Amendment to the MDR (2025): Implications for Class I Software
In the currently valid version of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), there is considerable room for interpretation when it comes to classifying software medical devices. In particular, the distinction between risk classes I and IIa is vaguely worded. Manufacturers,...
Is your app a DiGA? Definition criteria of digital health applications
So-called DiGA (digital health applications) can be reimbursed by statutory health insurance companies. This became possible for the first time when the Digital Supply Act (DVG) came into force on December 19, 2019. However, not every health app or medical software...
BSI TR-03161 for DiGA: Data Security Certification
Since January 1, 2025, manufacturers of digital health applications (DiGA) must prove compliance with data security requirements by means of an official certificate. The basis for certification is BSI TR-03161, which was first published in 2020. The BfArM checks...

