MDR Translation Compliance Checklist

Planning Your MDR Translation Compliance

The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) requires manufacturers to provide documentation in the official language of each member state where their device is sold. For many companies, this means translating technical documentation, Instructions for Use (IFUs), labelling, and marketing materials into multiple European languages – all while maintaining consistency and regulatory compliance.

Our free MDR translation compliance checklist helps you plan and track this process across a 12-month timeline. Based on our 25 years of experience supporting medical device manufacturers with MDR translation requirements, we’ve broken the journey into four manageable phases: Assessment, Preparation, Implementation, and Finalisation.

Use the interactive checklist below to:

  • Track your progress through each phase of MDR translation planning
  • Save your checklist and return to it at any time
  • Record key project details like target languages, stakeholders, and deadlines
  • Download a personalised PDF to share with your team

Whether you’re approaching MDR translation for the first time or updating existing documentation to meet the regulation’s stricter requirements, this tool will help you stay organised and on track.

MDR Translation Compliance Checklist | Omnilingua

MDR Translation Compliance Checklist

Your 12-month planning timeline for MDR translation compliance

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Phase 1: Assessment

Months 1-3

Focus on gathering data and understanding the scope of work. A thorough assessment now will prevent costly surprises later. Consider both immediate needs and long-term maintenance requirements.

Documentation Audit

Create inventory of existing translations
Identify gaps in current documentation
Review target market requirements
Assess internal translation resources

Budget Planning

Calculate translation volume requirements
Evaluate technology needs (TMS/NMT solutions)
Estimate review process costs
Plan for ongoing maintenance costs

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