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30.08.22 News
MDCG position paper regarding transition to MDR/IVDR

The Medical Devices Coordination Group (MDCG) has published an interesting position paper (MDCG 2022-14) outlining its position on a smooth transition aimed at avoiding disruptions in the supply of medical devices and ensuring access to the

09.08.22 News
Position paper on MDCG documents

The Medical Devices Coordination Group (MDCG) uses guidance documents to assist stakeholders in implementing the medical devices regulations. With this paper MedTech Europe provides its view on how guidance
08.08.22 News
Swissmedic form for IVD products

Swissmedic has issued a form intended for the product registration of Swiss IVD manufacturers according to Art. 90 IvDO.
21.07.22 News
New EUDAMED information center launched

The European Commission has launched the new EUDAMED Information Center. It consolidates all EUDAMED Production User Guides, provides quick and structured access to all pertinent information and includes a contact form for users to reach the EUDAMED Support Team.
20.07.22 News
MedTech Europe Survey Report on MDR implementation

MedTech Europe conducted a survey with 475 responses across large companies and SMEs to quantify the availability of medical devices. The results show that less than 15% of medical devices have already received MDR certificates.

16.06.22 News
Don't miss a contract opportunity!

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft operates its own contract award platform which publishes up to 4,000 calls for tenders each year.

14.06.22 Press release
The Swiss Medtech Award 2022 goes to AlveoliX

Miniature lung replaces animal testing and advances personalised medicine
31.05.22 News
Another hurdle overcome

On 30 May, motion 20.3211, «For greater flexibility in the procurement of medical devices to supply the Swiss population» proposed by Damian Müller, member of the Council of States (Ständerat), was adopted by the Council of States by 23 votes to 12 (with 3 abstentions).

26.05.22 News
Entry into force of the IvDO and amendment of the ClinO-MD

On May 26, the new Ordinance on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IvDO) and the amendment to the Ordinance on Clinical Trials with Medical Devices (ClinO-MD) entered into force.
25.05.22 News
Notice from the European Commission

The European Commission has published a notice to stakeholders on 24th May regarding the «Status of the EU-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for in vitro diagnostic medical devices».
18.05.22 News
Impressions from the General Meeting

Yesterday's Swiss Medtech General Meeting attracted around 400 people to Bern. The audience included association members, as well as guests from the fields of business, healthcare, the federal administration, politics, and the media.

17.05.22 Press release
Medtech in Switzerland 2030

Swiss Medtech outlines a way to permanently strengthen the industry