Just as concerns are growing in the sector about how notified bodies will manage simultaneous surges in requests for recertification and legacy devices around 2027/28, the European Parliament has launched a key initiative.
The European Parliament is asking the European Commission to make significant changes to the recertification of medical devices under the Medical Device Regulation.
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Ireland’s NSAI reinstated under IVD Regulation designation list
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Ireland’s NSAI reinstated under IVD Regulation designation list
