Medical devices
How the AI Act could unintentionally impact access to healthcare
Est. 6minMedTech Europe welcomes the efforts made by the European institutions towards giving citizens the confidence to embrace AI solutions. As the negotiations continue, further consideration is needed to ensure safe and innovative patient healthcare delivery.
Silicones – enabling the next big leap in prosthetics and health
Est. 3minProsthetics have been used for hundreds of years, but for much of that time saw little to no technological development. They were heavy, single-purpose, unattractive and, in many cases, unhygienic.
Airlines failing to accommodate passengers in need of oxygen treatment
Est. 6minAirlines are unfairly discriminating against passengers that need to bring portable oxygen tanks with them on their flights. Susanna Palkonen explains the obstacles many people face.
MEPs can make an informed decision on medical devices in Europe
Est. 7minOn 22 October, the Parliament will vote to decide the course of the EU's Medical Devices Regulation, but several of the amendments proposed by the ENVI Committee could endanger patients, in particular one that allows for the re-use of all medical devices, says Serge Bernasconi.
A few points that MEPs must consider ahead of medical devices vote
Est. 7minThe European Parliament will vote soon on medical devices regulation, but a new set of amendments, which most MEPs have not had the time to assess, are being rushed through, says Serge Bernasconi.
Medical devices rules: Patients’ safety must be reinforced
Est. 3minThe inadequacy of the EU's legislation on medical devices was highlighted by several recent serious safety problems. In order to regain citizens’ trust, the European Union must reinforce its legislative framework, write several associations.
More work needed to ensure safe medical devices in Europe
Est. 4minAs the EU regulation on medical devices is under review, much remains to be done to reassure European consumers about the safety of these products, argues Monique Goyens.