S.I. No. 358/2003 - European Communities (Medical Devices) (Reclassification of Breast Implants) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003 Skip to content Disclaimer Feedback Helpdesk Gaeilge Léim go dtí an t-ábhar Séanadh Aiseolas Deasc chabhrach English Gaeilge English Produced by the Office of the Attorney General Táirgthe ag Oifig an Ard-Aighne Home Legislation Acts of the Oireachtas Statutory Instruments Pre-1922 Legislation Constitution External Resources Bills (Houses of the Oireachtas) Iris Oifigiúil / Official Gazette Revised Acts (LRC) Classified List of Legislation (LRC) Translations (acts.
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- a)or 9 (
- b)(iii) of the Principal Regulations shall be subject to a conformity reassessment procedure as Class 111 medical devices before 1 March 2004. 6. By way of derogation from Articles 12
(6)and 12
(7)of the Principal Regulations the decisions on breast implants taken by the Notified Bodies before 1 September under Article 9(a) cannot be extended. GIVEN under my Official Seal, This 25th day of July, 2003 ________________________ Micheál Martin Minister for Health and Children EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation) These regulations amend the European Communities (Medical Devices) Regulations 1994 ( S.I. No. 252 of 1994 ) to give effect to Commission Directive 2003/12/EC of 3 February, 2003, as regards the reclassification of breast implants to the higher classification of class III medical devices. Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais