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Graeme Tunbridge To Lead MHRA Devices Unit During Interim, Reports Indicate

 
• By Amanda Maxwell

Today is John Wilkinson’s last day as head of devices at the UK’s MHRA. It looks like his successor will be someone who can ably assist in the transition ahead, as the UK copes with upcoming Brexit arrangements and the EU attempts to successfully implement the new Medical Device and IVD Regulations.

Graeme Tunbridge

Unconfirmed reports indicate that Graeme Tunbridge is to take over in an interim capacity from John Wilkinson who is leaving today as head of devices at the MHRA.

This would be welcome news for the sector, as Tunbridge is a well-known and well-respected figure in the medtech industry....

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