Target population

The target population belongs in the intended purpose and has to match the population behind the clinical or performance data. Gaps between the two have to be justified or closed.

Group of individuals for which the medical device is intended

MDCG 2024-10, Section 1, Abbreviations and terminology

Group of individuals for which the IVD is intended

MDCG 2026-6, Section 1, Abbreviations and terminology