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17.03.23 News
Swiss Medtech 2022 Annual Report

In addition to dealing with day-to-day business and the complex challenges posed by the on-going political and regulatory situation, the Swiss Medtech Board and Executive Committee have also been planning the association’s future course in the form of the «Medtech in Switzerland 2030» strategy project.
07.03.23 News
EU Council has agreed to MDR amendments

As of 7 March 2023, the Council of the European Union has agreed to the amendments to Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 regarding transitional provisions for certain medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
17.02.23 News
Motion 20.3211

Sandra Rickenbacher-Läuchli was a guest speaker at the MassMEDIC webinar and will reported on the motion 20.3211 by Council of States member Damian Müller.
16.02.23 News
More time to certify medical devices under MDR

Today, the EU Parliament clearly approved the proposal 2023/0005 (COD) with 564 yes to 3 no with 24 abstentions.

10.02.23 News
Don’t miss the webinar

Foreign countries are very interested in Switzerland’s path towards recognising medical devices with FDA approval in the future.
09.02.23 News
ARD Plusminus Film

The film report illustrates how the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is negatively affecting patient care.
26.01.23 News
firstbase healthcare

Just imagine: In the future you only have to record your medical device master data on one central database.
16.01.23 News
Application of MDCG 2022-18 in Switzerland

EU Position Paper MDCG 2022-18 describes a transitional solution for dealing with certification gaps.
06.01.23 News
More time to certify medical devices under MDR

On 6th January, the EU Commission adopted the proposal (EU) 2023/0005 to give more time to certify medical devices to mitigate the risk of shortages.

03.01.23 News
Swiss Medtech Day

Every year, more than 600 professionals from the fields of medical technology, healthcare, research, and science get together at Swiss Medtech Day. Register your attendance now.
22.12.22 News
We wish you Happy Holidays

Dear Swiss Medtech Members, the year is coming to an end and we at the association would like to thank you once more for your trust and loyalty.
15.12.22 News
We are pleased!

The Swiss Medtech community is getting bigger and bigger. The number of followers has risen to 10,000.