The swissdamed database
swissdamed, Switzerland's answer to EUDAMED — device registration open since August 2025, the traceability backbone.
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Switzerland Swissmedic: swissdamed2026 Field Guide
The swissdamed database, the registration obligation, and the equivalence picture — with the Swissmedic practice you need.
- Mandatory start
- Jul 2026
- Transition end
- Dec 2026
- Operator ID
- CHRN
Sourced from verified 2026 publications.
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What's inside
Five pages, zero fluff
Every figure in this guide traces to a named source — verified 2026 publications.
The registration obligation
Mandatory product registration from July 1, 2026, the six-month transition, CHRN operator registration, and the supervisory levy consultation.
The equivalence picture
EU certificates recognised, Swiss Authorised Representative required, and the FDA-authorised route in preparation.
Sources & scope
- wengervieli.ch, Panoramic Pharma & Medical Device Regulation (2026, Lexology).
- veranex.com, Critical Updates for Medical Device Manufacturers: Switzerland Aligns with EU IVDR Transitions.
- baerkarrer.ch, Healthcare / Medical Devices 2026.
This guide is market-access intelligence, not regulatory or legal advice. Swissmedic practice, swissdamed rules, and transitional provisions change — professional review is required before business use.
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