Industry Supports European Commission in Strengthening Medical Devices Legislation

he European medical technology industry recognises the need to strengthen the current European regulatory framework for medical devices. Eucomed, the European industry association for medical technology, compliments the European Commission on its swift reaction and clear proposal for a joint plan of immediate measures to strengthen the European medical devices legislation. After analysing the Commission's proposal, Eucomed believes the measures are balanced and appropriate and will have a positive effect on patient safety.

Eucomed has called for a legal framework that provides a consistent, EU-wide regulatory approach through improved coordination, evaluation and certification of medical devices; consistent and comprehensive implementation across all EU Member States, as well as efficient vigilance and market surveillance systems. Europe needs smart regulation that makes efficient and effective use of existing resources and involved structures (European Commission, Competent Authorities, Notified Bodies and industry) so as to retain a simple, adaptable and highly efficient system and merit public confidence.

The European medical devices legislation is currently under revision and Eucomed has suggested six steps to a smarter legal framework for medical devices:

1. Only the best Notified Bodies;
2. One approach to vigilance and market surveillance;
3. Strengthened harmonised standards;
4. Consistent implementation of guidelines;
5. Increased transparency;
6. An integrated approach: better coordination and management.

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About Eucomed
Eucomed is the European medical technology industry association. Its mission is to make modern, innovative and reliable medical technology available to more people. Eucomed represents directly and indirectly 22,500 designers, manufacturers and suppliers of medical technology used in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and amelioration of disease and disability. Small and medium sized companies make up more than 80% of this sector. The European medical technology industry generates annual sales of €95 billion, invests some €7.5 billion in R&D and employs around 500,000 highly skilled workers.

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