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Medical device regulatory reference

Plain-English regulatory guidance, sourced directly from 24 national authorities

Every page links back to the legislation, guidance document, or official publication it's drawn from — so you can verify it yourself in seconds. RAPath is an open, community-maintained reference, free to use for anyone navigating medical device regulation.

2,480+
source citations
24
jurisdictions covered
19
free tools

Sourced directly from

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Primary legislation and guidance
Every page traces back to the regulator's own published legislation, guidance document, or official portal.
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Rewritten in plain English
Legal and technical text is distilled for regulatory professionals — accurate, but not written like a statute.
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Reviewed as rules change
Pages are re-verified against current publications on a rolling basis as legislation and guidance evolve.

Jurisdiction reference sites

Each jurisdiction site covers classification, pre-market pathways, post-market obligations, and source-linked legislation and guidance.

Regulatory tools

19 free, interactive tools — classification wizards, comparison tables, timeline planners, checklists, and more. No account required.

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A navigation aid, not a replacement

RAPath helps teams navigate complex regulatory frameworks faster. It's not a substitute for official sources, legal interpretation, or regulatory advice — use it to orient quickly, then verify before deciding.

Publicly sourced

Legislation, official guidance, and public regulatory publications only.

Not legal advice

A navigation aid, not a substitute for legal interpretation.

Verify before deciding

Always confirm critical requirements against current authority publications.

AI-assisted, reviewed

Written with AI assistance; changes reviewed as rules evolve.

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