SMQS GmbH
VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V.
VDE is a leading European technology organization focused on innovation, standardization, testing, and certification in electrical, electronic, and information technologies. They advance technology and support the next generation of engineers.
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About
**Who they are**
SMQS GmbH is a Swiss entity focused on market access for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) within Switzerland. They operate as a compliance expert for manufacturers seeking to place these products on the Swiss market.
**Expertise & scope**
* Facilitating market access for medical devices and IVDs in Switzerland.
* Ensuring compliance with Swiss regulations, including the Medical Devices Ordinance (MedDO) and the Ordinance on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IvDO).
* Handling notifications to the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic) as required by law.
* Providing services in English, German, and French.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Coverage limited to Switzerland (CH).
SMQS GmbH is a Swiss entity focused on market access for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) within Switzerland. They operate as a compliance expert for manufacturers seeking to place these products on the Swiss market.
**Expertise & scope**
* Facilitating market access for medical devices and IVDs in Switzerland.
* Ensuring compliance with Swiss regulations, including the Medical Devices Ordinance (MedDO) and the Ordinance on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IvDO).
* Handling notifications to the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic) as required by law.
* Providing services in English, German, and French.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Coverage limited to Switzerland (CH).
Additional information
Manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers, distributors, or health institutions must ensure that medical devices and IVDs have successfully completed the applicable conformity assessment procedure before they can be placed on the market, made available, or put into service in Switzerland. This requirement extends to devices provided free of charge, rented, or used directly. Certain devices are subject to a notification duty to Swissmedic, with fees applicable per notification as stipulated by the Ordinance on Swissmedic Fees.
Key Highlights
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Focuses on market access for medical devices and IVDs in Switzerland.
Source
“Manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers, distributors or heath institutions may only place medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVD) on the market, make them available on the market or put them into service when the applicable conformity assessment procedure has been successfully completed.”
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Handles notifications to Swissmedic as required by MedDO and IvDO.
Source
“Certain medical devices and IVD are associated with a duty to notify the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products. Such notifications according to Art. 18, 19, 53, 54, 103 and 108 MedDO of 1 July 2020 (Medical Devices Ordinance, SR 812.213), or Art 10, 46, 47 and 90 IvDO of 4 May 2022 (Ordinance on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices, SR 812.219), will attract a fee of CHF 300.- per notification according to the Ordinance of the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products on its fees (GebV-Swissmedic, SR 812.214.5).”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Operates within the Swiss regulatory framework for medical devices and IVDs.
Source
“Manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers, distributors or heath institutions may only place medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVD) on the market, make them available on the market or put them into service when the applicable conformity assessment procedure has been successfully completed.”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Manufacturers of medical devices and IVDs seeking Swiss market access.
- Companies needing a Swiss Authorized Representative.
How engagement typically works
- Requires understanding of Swiss regulatory requirements (MedDO, IvDO).
- Involves notification processes with Swissmedic.
Typical deliverables
- Facilitation of market access.
- Compliance support for Swiss regulations.
- Notification handling with Swissmedic.
Good to know
- Best when targeting the Swiss market exclusively.
HQ:
Offenbach am Main, DE
Languages:
English, German, French
Timezones:
Europe/Zurich
Status:
listed
Services & Capabilities
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Jurisdictions:
CH
Countries:
CH
Industries:
Medical devices, IVD
Portfolio:
6-25
Onboarding time:
3–10 days
Pricing model:
Custom pricing
Starting from:
CHF 1,500
Included services:
Swissmedic contact point handling, Vigilance and incident reporting coordination, Labeling/packaging CH-REP information alignment, Mandate administration and documentation availability
Device Classes Supported:
Class I, Class IIa, Class IIb, Class III
Swiss Local Contact:
Yes
Labeling Support:
Yes
Can Be Named On Label:
Yes
Vigilance Contact Support:
Yes
Swiss Entity Canton Or Region:
Zug
Additional ch_rep Details
Included Services Detailed
Initial portfolio intake and mandate setup for Swiss representation, Operational workflow for Swissmedic queries and manufacturer responses, Support for labeling text placement adjacent to the CH-REP symbol and address details, Coordination of vigilance reporting and field safety corrective actions
Excluded Services
Notified Body certification services, Legal representation in disputes, Distributor commercial management
Onboarding Steps
Intake → mandate agreement → labeling/documentation check → Swiss workflows live
Local Entity Details
Swiss-based legal entity available to act as CH-REP under MedDO/IvDO (seed summary).
Supports MDR
false
Supports IVDR
false
Labeling Support
true
Swiss Local Contact
true
Vigilance Contact Support
true
Can Be Named On Label
true
