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The intricate assembly of medical devices, often involving over 1,000 globally sourced components, faces severe disruption due to new US tariffs. These barriers could halt production and devastate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), MedTech Europe’s CEO, Oliver Bisazza, warns in an interview with Medtech Insight.
While MedTech Europe sharpens its focus on what the EU most urgently needs to advance the medtech market in four targeted measures, the European Commission has also unveiled four priorities for 2025.
Its move comes as the Swiss recognize the need to ensure adequate supplies on medical devices in its country.
As the EU Life Sciences Strategy aims to drive innovation, the medtech sector is pushing for a pivotal role in a mission intended to embrace green and digital transitions, address regulatory obstacles and reduce dependency on external sources.
The Republic of Ireland’s record in life sciences is impressive. Decades of investment, education and training have been major winners for the country’s successful economy. But its success is drawing unwanted attention from the US. Trump wants “to have that.”
Ireland’s NSAI reinstated under IVD Regulation designation list