MedTech Europe urges devices delay

Medical technology industry association MedTech Europe is seeking urgent talks with European Union (EU) institutions and affected stakeholders to push back the May 2020 deadline for the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), following slow progress in building the required infrastructure for implementation.

Medical technology industry association MedTech Europe is seeking urgent talks with European Union (EU) institutions and affected stakeholders to push back the May 2020 deadline for the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), following slow progress in building the required infrastructure for implementation.

“The industry is calling urgently on the European Commission, the European Parliament and all EU Member States to provide solutions...

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