DEVICE MASTER FILE (DMF) TEMPLATE FOR
MEDICAL DEVICES
1. Device Description and Product Specification
• Device name, model, and variants
• Intended use / purpose
• Indications for use
• Principle of operation
• Device classification as per MDR 2017
• List of accessories and components
• Product specifications and performance characteristics
2. Labeling Information
• Primary label artwork
• Secondary label artwork
• IFU (Instructions for Use)
• Symbols used as per ISO 15223-1
• Packaging details
3. Design and Manufacturing Information
• Design drawings and diagrams
• Bill of materials (BOM)
• Manufacturing process flow chart
• Work instructions and SOP references
• Environmental controls
4. Risk Management
• Risk Management Plan (ISO 14971)
• Risk analysis and evaluation
• Risk control measures
• Residual risk analysis
• Risk management report
5. Essential Principles Checklist
• Checklist demonstrating conformity to essential principles of safety and performance
6. Verification and Validation
• Design verification reports
• Design validation reports
• Software validation (if applicable)
• Biocompatibility testing
• Electrical safety testing
• Performance evaluation
7. Sterilization Information (if applicable)
• Sterilization method
• Validation report
• Sterility assurance level
• Packaging validation
8. Clinical Evidence
• Clinical evaluation report
• Literature review
• Clinical investigation data (if applicable)
9. Software Documentation (if applicable)
• Software architecture
• Source code control
• Software risk analysis
• Cybersecurity considerations
10. Packaging and Shelf Life
• Packaging validation report
• Transportation validation
• Shelf life study report
11. Post Market Surveillance
• PMS plan
• Vigilance reporting procedure
• Complaint handling procedure
12. Regulatory Information
• Manufacturing license
• Test license (if applicable)
• Standards followed (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, etc.)
• Declaration of conformity