Industry Calls For More Consistent European Oversight As EU Continues Reg Reform Process

05 Dec 2011

Industry says it supports a more consistent approach to medical device regulation in the EU, a goal that may be advanced by the European Commission’s stated plans to revise the Medical Device Directives in the form of regulations rather than sticking with less-stringent directives.

As the European Commission moves ahead with revisions to its Medical Device Directives, industry groups are pressing to establish a more consistent approach to medical device regulation throughout European Union member countries.

The Commission’s recently disclosed decision to pursue the changes through regulations rather than less-stringent directives may aid industry in achieving...