Brussels, 6 May 2008 - The European Commission (EC) today has launched a public consultation on the next revision of the Medical Devices Directive. Contributors can submit their responses to the EC until the 2 July 2008. As an important stakeholder involved in the discussion, Eucomed plans to send its response shortly.
Eucomed welcomes the European Commission initiative to launch a questionnaire regarding the second revision of the Medical Devices Directive (MDD). “Eucomed shares with the European Commission the view that further modifications might further improve the regulatory requirements for medical devices. However, Eucomed strongly recommends that the basic principles of the new approach are maintained and that all medical devices are subject to the directive”, says John Wilkinson, director general of Eucomed. The revised MDD framework continues to allow medical technology companies to deliver reliable, innovative and cost-effective solutions to the European markets for the well-being of patients.
On the basis of the outcomes of this questionnaire, the EC plans to draft a new measure to cover the medical device sector, most likely in the course of 2009.
Eucomed is the Voice of the medical technology industry in Europe. Eucomed represents directly and indirectly 4500 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 invests some EUR 3.8 billion in research and development and employs near to 435,000 highly skilled workers. The mission of Eucomed is to improve patient and clinician access to modern, innovative and reliable medical technology.
Mark Grossien
Communications Director
mark.grossien(at)eucomed(dot)be
+32 (0)2.775.92.24
