Medical Devices: Have your say on the EU rules!

The EC has initiated a public consultation to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and coherence of the EU regulations on medical devices (Regulation 2017/745) and in vitro diagnostic devices (Regulation 2017/746). This is a key opportunity for stakeholders to help shape the future of medical device regulations in Europe, ensuring that they continue to prioritize patient safety while supporting innovation.

Why Participate?

The European Commission is evaluating the implementation of these regulations since their adoption in 2017, examining how well they address current and future needs. The consultation seeks to gather evidence and data from various stakeholders, including economic operators, regulatory authorities, healthcare professionals, patient and consumer organizations, and academic experts.
The aim is to evaluate whether the regulations are:

  • Effective and efficient, ensuring the availability of safe and innovative devices on the European market.
  • Proportionate, balancing costs and benefits, particularly for SMEs.
  • Aligned with EU policies on health, digitalization, and the environment.

Who Can Participate?

This consultation is open to a broad range of stakeholders, including:

  • EU/EEA Member States’ competent authorities.
  • Independent bodies that assess the conformity of medical devices.
  • Economic operators and healthcare professionals associations.
  • Patient and consumer organizations.
  • Academic researchers and scientific bodies.
  • International organizations and non-EU/EEA countries.

Key Information:

The consultation will run from December 12, 2024, to March 21, 2025, and will offer various ways to contribute, including:

  • A Call for Evidence in all EU official languages.
  • Public consultations with questionnaires.
  • Workshops and stakeholder conferences.

If you are involved in the medical device sector, this is your chance to share your insights and influence the future of EU regulations.

Get Involved Today! To learn more and access the full consultation document, download here the full document.



Date: 17/12/2024 | Tag: | News: 1635 of 1642
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