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Research & Innovation

Posted on 23.06.2021

MedTech: a partner in building a research-oriented, innovative, and resilient Europe

The medical technology sector welcomes the European Commission’s 3rd edition of the EU Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days). This event could not have come at a more important time, as this year marks the official launch of Horizon Europe, the EU’s most ambitious research and innovation program to date. The response to the Covid-19 […]

By Patrick Boisseau Director Research and Innovation, MedTech Europe

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Regulation

Posted on 26.05.2021

MDR enters into full application and challenges remain

After 4 years of transition period followed by a pandemic year, we reached the date of application of the medical device regulation 2017/745 on May 26, 2021. A lot of uncertainty is still associated with this date and key stakeholders are still questioning the readiness of the system. Twenty notified bodies out of fifty applicants […]

By Bassil Akra CEO - QUNIQUE GmbH

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COVID-19

Posted on 05.06.2020

How a focus on efficiency can help treat more atrial fibrillation patients

This blog is part of a blog series that showcases the medtech role in the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read here more COVID-19 related blogs. More info on MedTech Europe’s info hub.  Before COVID-19 hit, there were around 11 million people across Europe living with atrial fibrillation (AF). As many as one in four […]

By Alenka Brzulja Vice President of Cardiovascular & Specialty Solutions EMEA, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies

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Digital

Posted on 10.02.2020

AI in medical technologies: prioritising an ethical approach to deliver better care

Artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce their variability, making health systems more efficient. But we must take an ethical approach to ensure sustainable implementation and public trust.   As leaders in the medical technology sector, we are playing our part in ensuring that our industry develops advanced data-driven technologies […]

By Anne-Sophie Bricca Co-chair of MedTech Europe’s working group on Ethical AI, and a Deputy General Counsel at Terumo BCT

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Value

Posted on 08.02.2019

Introducing Melanor – the new name in Norwegian medtech

Medtek Norge and Lab Norge are merging to create a new medical technological association representing 150 companies. Together, Melanor’s members have a joint turnover of around 12 billion NOK (€1.24 billion). Employing 3,000 people in Norway alone, member companies cover supplies, medical technology, laboratory equipment, welfare technology, and aids for people with disabilities. Our members’ […]

By Atle Hunstad CEO at Melanor

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Regulation

Posted on 08.11.2018

The fog of war: crunch time in the regulatory cycle

As I followed the 1,075 km cycling route starting at the Belgium coast and ending in Basel, Switzerland, along the Western Front line of the First World War, I began to consider the plight of soldiers and generals a century ago. For military leaders, it was impossible to have an overview of what was happening […]

By Ronald Boumans Senior Regulatory Consultant at Emergo

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Value

Posted on 06.11.2018

Celebrating 30 years of ABHI

As ABHI celebrates its 30th anniversary today, Peter Ellingworth, Chief Executive of the association discusses the past, present and future.  1.  In the 30-year history of ABHI, what have been the biggest changes? Our industry has changed significantly over the last 30 years, from being simply product based, to delivering value-based service solutions and increasingly […]

By Peter Ellingworth Chief Executive of the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI)

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In your head

Posted on 29.10.2018

World Stroke Day: Fighting the Battle Against Blood Clots

The stroke industry is united by a common goal, to develop effective solutions and provide access to treatment which prevents people dying or living a life of dependency because of stroke. World Stroke Day today is a pertinent reminder as to why we work tirelessly, to develop these solutions and deliver the right care so […]

By Michael Gilvarry General Manager, CERENOVUS Neuro Technology Center

Health data can transform our lives – but must be used wisely
Ethics

Posted on 09.07.2018

Health data can transform our lives – but must be used wisely

This blog is part of the GMTCC 2018 blog series. You can follow the conversation under #GMTCC and find more details and at gmtcc.com. Check out related blogs: Swifter, Higher, Stronger: Promoting MedTech Ethics on the Global Stage,How to create and maintain an ethical culture,Global Responsibility, Global Ethics and Compliance, Global Principles for MedTech Innovation, Progress and […]

By Oba Adewunmi Legal Counsel at Verily Life Science