Latest press releases
MedTech Europe statement on EPSCO Meeting – June 2019
Posted on 20.06.2019
MedTech Europe recognizes the outcome of the Member States’ debate on the preparedness status of MDR/IVDR implementation held during the EPSCO Council meeting on 14 June. MedTech Europe welcomes the attention given by Member States to the serious consequences these challenges can cause to the quality of care for European patients.
Read moreCouncil Conclusions on combatting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) highlight the continued need to keep the topic high on the political agenda
Posted on 14.06.2019
Brussels, 14 June 2019 – Today, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council adopted its Council Conclusions on combatting Antimicrobial Resistance. MedTech Europe welcomes the leadership that the Council has taken on this global health challenge and in particular the attention directed to the importance of infection prevention and control as well as to antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
Read moreMedTech Europe compares Funding Mechanisms for Innovation across Europe
Posted on 16.05.2019
Paris, 16 May 2019 – MedTech Europe completed a commissioned project classifying existing mechanisms in Europe that fund medical technology innovation. The project ‘Taxonomy of Value-Based Access Programmes (VBAPs) / Funding for Innovation’ looks at 23 European countries and explores the benefits of such programmes in facilitating the uptake of innovation into the healthcare systems.
Read moreExchange of views on ‘Implant Files’ in the European Parliament: MedTech Europe reaffirms its commitment to patient safety
Posted on 28.02.2019
On 27 February, MedTech Europe participated in an exchange of views before the Committee for Environment Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) at the European Parliament (EP). Other participants included the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the European Commission.
Read moreMedTech Europe response to ICIJ investigation
Posted on 27.11.2018
As the medical device industry, we have a genuine responsibility to the patients we serve. Providing products that work and are safe is at the core of what we do. We continue to uphold our commitment in providing safe medical devices that help save and improve people’s lives.
Read moreEuropean Parliament further clarifies Commission proposal on HTA for medical technologies, paving the way for negotiations with the Council
Posted on 04.10.2018
Read moreEuropean health community issues key questions Article 50 negotiations must answer for patients and public health
Posted on 08.03.2018
The European Health Community has warned that time is running out to secure patients’ interests in Brexit negotiations. With Phase 2 of the negotiations looming, health groups across Europe have drawn up a list of crucial unanswered questions that must be answered by the EU and UK negotiators to ‘put patients first’ in the negotiations.
Read moreJoint Statement on Phase-Out of Direct Sponsorships
Posted on 03.01.2018
MedTech Europe elects Michelle Brennan as new Chair of the Board
Posted on 30.11.2017
Medtech industry on new regulations: Deliver early on building blocks to ensure timely implementation & continuous availability of products
Posted on 21.11.2017