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Clinical Evidence for medical devices
Access Regulation Value

Posted on 22.05.2014

Let’s close clinical loopholes for devices and not just ‘wallpaper over the cracks’

We’re right in the middle of a year of change in the EU. Europe has begun voting and EU politics may look quite different as a result. New things and new faces may be on the horizon but that doesn’t mean that work has stopped on a file of great importance to the Union’s more […]

By Serge Bernasconi Chief Executive Officer, MedTech Europe

Lady Gaga
Global Value

Posted on 27.03.2013

Lady Gaga’s hip – From Born This Way to Torn This Way

Just Dance. People love dancing, whether it be for fun, as a workout or professionally as a dancer performing choreographies with great passion in front of an audience. This passion has resulted in a hip surgery for Lady Gaga, the American singer-songwriter known for such hits as Bad Romance, Poker Face, and – appropriately – Just Dance. For fans all over the world, the hip fracture was a synonym for cancelled concerts and missed opportunities to meet their idol. But why did this happen so suddenly? Why did we not hear about her problems earlier?

By Krystel van Hoof Eucomed, Communications Trainee

World Ostomy day
Global

Posted on 08.10.2012

Time for a grown-up conversation about ostomy care

Let’s face it – ostomy care is not something most people are keen to talk about. But that’s all the more reason we support World Ostomy Day on the 6th of October. Through our work, we often meet people who have had life-saving ostomy surgery. What never ceases to amaze us is the profound impact an ostomy can have on people’s lives. Yes, they’ve lost continence but they can also lose confidence – the confidence to work and to socialise.

By Dr. Nathalie de Dieuleveult International Marketing Director Ostomy, Urology - B Braun

Change
Regulation

Posted on 11.01.2012

How should the EU regulatory framework change because of the PIP incidents?

Since the French authorities made their announcement just prior to Christmas, the PIP case has generated a large amount of press and political attention. Quite rightly, the main focus is on the women affected and on governments providing the right health advice and appropriate follow-up. As I am writing this posting a couple of days after we released our first statement, I understand that the European Commission is to seek an independent scientific opinion on the human health risks of silicone breast implants.

By John Brennan Director Regulations and Industrial Policy

payhighprice
Value

Posted on 06.04.2011

On e-health and medical technology: grasp the nettle or pay a high price?

Chairing a two day conference on e-health and presenting at a groundbreaking Innovation in Healthcare conference put on by DG Research has further fuelled my enthusiasm for telling the story about the power of technology to enable massive changes to the way that populations are cared for, whilst simultaneously improving outcomes, the patient experience and cost. If all this seems too good to be true just look at what the alternatives might be.

By John Wilkinson Former Chief Executive of Eucomed

opportunity
Value

Posted on 22.10.2010

Doors of opportunity open for medtech

The build up to last week’s MedTech Forum in Brussels was frenetic for the Eucomed team and left us all exhausted for the weekend. The new week brings time for reflection and some satisfaction at a job well done. It was always our objective to generate a high level of informed debate and bring stakeholders together from different perspectives.

By John Wilkinson Former Chief Executive of Eucomed

innovate2
Regulation

Posted on 25.06.2009

Achieving health improvements inside and outside the boardroom

A crowded room at the offices of the European Policy Center yesterday afternoon. The topic of the day is “The future of medical devices in Europe”. The distinguished panel includes Josée Hansen, Pharm. D, project leader, Priority Medical Devices/ EHT, WHO-Geneva . Ms Hansen elaborated on the project’s approach, scope and objectives. In a nutshell, […]

By Mark Grossien Former Director Communications & External Affairs at Eucomed