Two EU Competent Authorities Call For Review Of MDR Implementation Status By Year's End

Two EU member states have waded into the argument about the likelihood of the system needed for the implementation of the new MDR being ready on time and believe “options for solutions” need to be considered.

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The Irish and German authorities have issued a paper to invite discussion at the Council of the European Union meeting on 14 June on the state of readiness of the EU medtech regulatory system. The topics are due to be discussed under "Any Other Business" at the meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO).

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