The European database on medical devices (EUDAMED) is an Information Technology system being built and implemented by the European Commission (EC) to fulfil many of the obligations of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR — EU 2017/745) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR – EU 2017/746), referred to in this white paper as the “Regulations”. It is a cornerstone of both Regulations and is intended to provide a living picture of the lifecycle of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) on the Union market. It integrates six separate and distinct electronic systems (referred to in this white paper as “modules”) that collate and process information related to Actor Registration, UDI & Device Registration, Notified Bodies and Certificates, Clinical Investigation/Performance Studies, Vigilance/Post-market Surveillance and Market Surveillance. Certain information will be publicly accessible via the EUDAMED public site, which will enhance the transparency of the regulatory system for the public and healthcare professionals.