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German medical device reuse due for re-assessment in 2004

The regulations for the reconditioning of medical devices in Germany should be revised in 2004 when a third amendment to the medical product law (MPG) will be put before parliament. This is the recommendation of Wilfried Reischl, a departmental head in the medical devices section at the ministry of health. Speaking at a MedInform conference entitled, "The reuse of medical devices - more security through new legislation?" in Mainz last week, Mr Reischl told delegates: "In 2004, on experiences to date, a report will show which regulations have succeeded and which are in need of improvement."

The regulations for the reconditioning of medical devices in Germany should be revised in 2004 when a third amendment to the medical product law (MPG) will be put before parliament. This is the recommendation of Wilfried Reischl, a departmental head in the medical devices section at the ministry of health. Speaking at a MedInform conference entitled, "The reuse of medical devices - more security through new legislation?" in Mainz last week, Mr Reischl told delegates: "In 2004, on experiences to date, a report will show which regulations have succeeded and which are in need of improvement."

Contrary to some companies' wishes, the second amendment of the MPG had ensured that the reconditioning of medical devices was...

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