7.53.3 Status identification The manufacturer shall identify the product status with respect to monitoring and measurement requirements. The identification of product status shall be maintained throughout production, storage, implant, usage and installation of the product to ensure that only product that has passed the required inspections and tests (or released under an authorized concession) is ...

Records of validation shall be maintained. 7.5.2.2 Particular requirements for sterile medical devices The manufacturer shall establish documented procedures for the validation of sterilization processes. Sterilization processes shall be validated prior to initial use. The records of validation of each sterilization process shall be maintained. 7.5.3 Identification and traceability:

(e) An active diagnostic medical device shall be assigned to Class C, if it is intended for the control or monitoring, or to be used to directly influence the performance, of any active diagnostic medical device referred to in clause (d). (f) Subject to clause (g), an active medical device shall be assigned to Class B, if it is intended for the administration, or removal of, any medicinal product ...