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EDMA and Eucomed to establish European industry federation
On 17 January 2012, EDMA, the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association, and Eucomed announced that their respective members have decided to join forces under the umbrella of a European industry federation.
Uniting the experience and expertise of the two Brussels based industry associations (representing the In Vitro Diagnostics and the medical technology [...] [read more]
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People will live longer but not healthier
The Dutch University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) has been focusing part of its work on the topic “Healthy Ageing”. A report, based on an independent study into the benefits to society of investments in knowledge of Healthy Ageing, was published at the end of last year. With his research and [...] [read more]
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New guidelines for the use of HTA in cross-border regions
HOPE, the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation, released at the beginning of January 2012 a new guideline document for the use of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in cross-border regions. It is designed to empower all decision-makers to effectively develop and implement technologies in a cross-border setting. It also aims to [...] [read more]
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Patent fillings break record despite economic crisis
On 17 January 2012, the European Patent Office (EPO) published preliminary figures on patent filings in 2011 and announced a new record number.
Despite the economic and financial crisis, the EPO received 243,000 applications (rise of 3% compared to 2010) and granted 62,115 patents (7% more than in 2010) in 2011.
Preliminary [...] [read more]
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European SMEs create more and better jobs
A new study on the impact of SMEs on the EU labour market was published by the European Commission on 16 January 2012. It aimed at analysing the important role small and medium sized enterprises play in creating more and better jobs.
SMEs provide a vital contribution to the European economy, [...] [read more]
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EHTI strenghtens its expertise
New nomination in the EHTI Executive Committee
On 20 January 2012, Sophie Cros (Abbott), in her role as Chair of the Eucomed Economic Affairs Group (EAG), was granted by the EHTI Board the third industry seat on the EHTI Executive Committee (ExCom). Sophie is hereby joining Beat Egli (Zimmer) and Matteo Pinciroli (Sorin [...] [read more]
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Eucomed and AdvaMed approve guidance on ethical relationships with third-party distributors
To ensure and improve ongoing patient and clinician access to innovative, reliable and effective medical technologies, it is often necessary for medical device and diagnostics companies to engage third party intermediaries to assist in the marketing, sale and/or distribution of the companies’ products or services.
Eucomed and AdvaMed, the US Advanced [...] [read more]
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Eucomed’s participation in MovingLife project
Eucomed’s Andy Vaughan and Dario Pirovano were invited to speak at the MovingLife Consultation Workshop held at the European Commission on 18 January 2012. The workshop was attended by around 30 people involved in the MovingLife project.
MovingLife (MObile eHealth for the VINdication of Global LIFEstyle) is a support action funded [...] [read more]
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Community Care Sector meets patient organisation
The Eucomed Community Care Sector group invited the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) to participate in a meeting of the group on 10 January 2012. Following a presentation on their key activities and focus areas, both organisations discussed the positive impact of medical technology on people suffering [...] [read more]
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First webinar on new French framework agreement
The Eucomed Economic Affairs Group (EAG) organised its first webinar on new market access regulations on 17 January 2012. Focused specifically on one country, the first event featured France. Joel Guillou, Director- Reimbursement and Market Logistics at the French medtech industry association Snitem, updated Eucomed members on the new French [...] [read more]
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New guidance documents adopted by Medical Devices Expert Group
The Medical Devices Expert Group (MDEG) endorsed a new set of guidance document during its meeting on 10 January 2012.
The new set includes the following guidance documents:
MEDDEV 2.12-1 rev.: Guidelines on a Medical Device Vigilance system
Update of the manufacturer Incident Report Form and the Field Safety Corrective Action (FSCA) Form [...] [read more]
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10 Feb 12
Sustaining and Implementing Universal Health Coverage. Four Perspectives. Five Continents
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13 Mar 12 - 15 Mar 12
MEDTEC Europe 2012
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22 Mar 12
The Economist 'Healthcare in Europe 2012' conference
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09 May 12 - 11 May 12
2012 International Medical Device Industry Compliance Conference
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10 Oct 12 - 12 Oct 12
European MedTech Forum 2012
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