Compliance and traceability of medical devices – developments
Moves to improve the compliance and traceability of medical devices took a step forward this week, when MEPs approved at first reading proposals to ensure stricter monitoring and certification procedures. Issues surrounding medical devices have been in the spotlight over recent years, following scandals over breast and hip implants. The proposed legislation seeks to increase patient […]
EC calls for immediate action on medical devices
European Health and Consumer Policy Commissioner John Dalli has called on Member States for immediate action to be taken at national level to ensure full and stringent implementation of the current legislation on medical devices. Following the discovery of the use of non medical grade silicone in breast implants manufactured by the Poly Implant Prothèse […]
