Latest press releases

Exchange of views on ‘Implant Files’ in the European Parliament: MedTech Europe reaffirms its commitment to patient safety

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.

MedTech Europe response to ICIJ investigation

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.

European Parliament further clarifies Commission proposal on HTA for medical technologies, paving the way for negotiations with the Council

European health community issues key questions Article 50 negotiations must answer for patients and public health

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.

Joint Statement on Phase-Out of Direct Sponsorships

European health community calls on the EU and UK to prioritise patients as crunch Article 50 decision approaches

MedTech Europe elects Michelle Brennan as new Chair of the Board

MedTech Europe elects new Board of Directors

Medtech industry on new regulations: Deliver early on building blocks to ensure timely implementation & continuous availability of products

MedTech Europe: Brexit deal must ensure continued access to needed medtech

One step closer to implementing the new MedTech Europe Code: Over ten organisations certified under the Ethical Charter

STATEMENT: Joint Medical Technology Associations Letter on Brexit