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MedTech Europe‘s post-EPSCO statement on the necessary reforms of MDR/IVDR
Posted on 04.12.2024
Smooth transition to the mandatory use of EUDAMED
In the light of the anticipated go-live of most European database on medical devices (EUDAMED) modules in 2025, MedTech Europe summarises in a position paper the industry viewpoints on the smooth transition to the mandatory use of the European database for medical devices. MedTech Europe ambition is to call for improved accessibility, efficiency and consistency through technical and regulatory measures in the last phase of EUDAMED development. EUDAMED is a fundamental infrastructure of IVDR and MDR. The successful implementation of EUDAMED requires addressing usability challenges, ensuring adequate support for users, and creating a transition approach with reliable timelines. Industry readiness and the efficient use of resources will be vital in transitioning to the use of the central database. Read our full position paper below.
Posted on 03.12.2024
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About us
MedTech Europe is the European trade association representing the medical technology industries, from diagnosis to cure.
We represent Diagnostics and Medical Devices manufacturers operating in Europe. There are more than 2,000,000 products, services and solutions currently made available by the medical technology industry. These range from bandages, blood tests and hearing aids to cancer screening tests, pacemakers and glucose monitors.
Our sector employs more than 880,000 people. There are more than 37,000 medical technology companies in Europe, of which 90% are SMEs.
What we work on
Interactions with the Medical Community
Interactions with the Medical Community
The medical technology industry is expected to act in a responsible manner. MedTech Europe and its members are committed to a high level of ethical business practices and have put in place strict guidelines to advise medical technology manufacturers on how to collaborate ethically with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Healthcare Organisations (HCOs) and Patient Organisations (POs).
Medical Technology Regulations
Medical Technology Regulations
Medical technologies are tightly regulated in the European Union. Before a medical technology can be legally placed on the EU market, a manufacturer must comply with the requirements of all applicable EU legislation and affix a CE mark to their device.
New EU Regulations governing medical devices (MD) and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) were published in May 2017. MedTech Europe is working with our members and the authorities to support companies in complying with the new legislation by the end of the transition periods – 2021 for MDs and 2022 for IVDs.
Access to Medical Technology
Access to Medical Technology
Medical technologies have the potential to save and improve the quality of life, to inform people on the state of their health and to guide healthcare delivery.
COVID-19 Information Hub
COVID-19 Information Hub
As the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 continues to impact the health of people and the economy of countries around the world, the medical technology industry is working to support all ongoing efforts against this pandemic.
Privacy, Liability and Collective Redress
Privacy, Liability and Collective Redress
MedTech Europe engages with members and EU stakeholders on key topics such as privacy, liability and collective redress. The reason for this engagement stems from the fact that medical technology companies doing business in Europe are subject to a host of legislation they comply with.
Environmental and Social Sustainability
Environmental and Social Sustainability
In addition to the medical technology sector’s core goal of saving lives and improving health, environmental and social considerations are an integral part of our industry’s operations. We acknowledge that preserving a healthy environment and building socially responsible value chains are essential in keeping human beings in good health. Our industry needs to be at the forefront of addressing challenges related to sustainable healthcare.
Market Data
Market Data
Taking decisions based on individual knowledge and market understanding has proven to be insufficient in the digital era. Successful medical technology companies have leveraged the power of technology and big data to take rigorous decisions based on empirical data. Staying up to date with the latest trends, requires a trusted data provider and market intelligence service.
Digital Health
Digital Health
Medical technologies generate information and data that are critical for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management of health and lifestyle. This data can be stored and accessed on electronic health records and personal devices, shared among patients and healthcare professionals, aggregated and processed with advanced data analytics.
International
International
MedTech Europe engages with global agencies, decision-makers and stakeholders on key international issues facing medical technology companies.
Innovative Health Initiative (IHI)
Innovative Health Initiative (IHI)
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) is a public-private partnership between the European Union and the European life science industries, under the EU R&I funding programme Horizon Europe.
Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation
Research & Innovation (R&I) is the lifeblood of Europe’s medical technology sector. Industry investment in R&I delivers life-enhancing devices, diagnostics, and digital solutions. The European Union’s support for R&I offers valuable opportunities for academia and industry to generate new knowledge and use it to tackle the biggest challenges facing our societies. The quest for tomorrow’s healthcare innovations demands new, broad partnerships. R&I is most impactful when it is based on collaboration. MedTech Europe is committed to working with others in the public and private sectors to find solutions to our challenges.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Vision loss can have a profound impact on those affected, resulting in lost independence and significantly limiting daily activities. Ageing increases the risk of eye diseases that can lead to visual impairment. The medical technology industry develops products that reduce the burden of eye disease on individuals, families and the wider economy. These innovations add enormous value to European society.
Homecare & Community Care
Homecare & Community Care
The medical technology sector develops products, services and solutions aimed at delivering care in the community setting and in people's homes. These technologies are convenient for patients, improve their quality of life and can save lives, while being an efficient use of healthcare resources.
Orthopaedic
Orthopaedic
Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of the human body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes bones; joints; ligaments; tendons; muscles; and nerves; and allows you to move, work, and stay active.
The medical technology industry develops products that reduce the burden of musculoskeletal diseases on individuals, families, and the wider economy. These innovations improve quality of life and add enormous value to the European society.
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation-related stroke, heart valve disease or coronary heart disease, can impact people of all ages and remain the leading cause of death in the European Union.
The medical technology industry provides high-quality solutions to safeguard and promote cardiovascular health and reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases on individuals, families, and the wider society.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIS)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIS)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) are among the biggest global public health challenges of our time. These infections cause significant morbidity and mortality, put pressure on health systems, and incur rising direct and indirect costs.
Medical technologies can help to address these problems by preventing, detecting, monitoring and managing infections and resistance.
Cancer
Cancer
Medical technologies play an essential role throughout the whole cancer continuum: they help prevent and detect cancer at early stages, treat patients and prevent treatment complications, as well as improve the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors.
Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes is a silent pandemic. There are 60 million people across Europe living with the condition—equivalent to the population of Italy – and the numbers are rising each year. If current trends continue, diabetes will soon be the number one health threat in Europe.
The MedTech Europe Diabetes Group aims to reverse this trend by taking meaningful collective action on prevention, diagnosis and treatment for the millions of people living with diabetes, so that they can get back to leading full and fear-free lives.
Symbols for compliance with the MDR
Symbols for compliance with the MDR
The Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745/EU (MDR) has new requirements for label of medical devices.
New IVD symbols for compliance with the IVDR
New IVD symbols for compliance with the IVDR
On 26 May 2022, IVD devices transitioned to the new IVD Regulation EU 2017/746. This regulation requires devices intended for self-testing, devices intended for near-patient testing and certain rapid tests (not for self-testing and not for near patient testing) to state these facts on their labels.
Symbols for compliance with the IVDR
Symbols for compliance with the IVDR
The In vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation has new requirements for the label of devices. These requirements are substantially different from those of the Medical Devices Regulation.