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09.03.22 News
Paper on the impending supply deficit

The article (in German) published in "Life Science Recht" describes the causes of possible supply deficits for medical devices in Switzerland and outlines possible solutions to prevent a supply crisis.
07.03.22 News
«Medtech Location Switzerland 2030» launch

On behalf of the Swiss Medtech Board, we are pleased to invite you to the launch of the «Medtech Location Switzerland 2030» initiative.

24.02.22 Response to the consultation procedure
Medical-ethical Guidelines «Collaboration of the medical profession with industry»

Medical-ethical Guidelines «Collaboration of the medical profession with industry»
22.02.22 News
Overview of IvDO: Dates and Deadlines

The IvDO will enter into force on 26 May this year - at the same time as the EU IVDR.

15.02.22 Response to the consultation procedure
Revision of the Funding Ordinance Innosuisse

Revision of the Funding Ordinance Innosuisse
25.01.22 News
Information from Swiss Medtech on SQS Certificates

Germany recognises SQS certificates
20.01.22 News
Information for the Industry from Swiss Medtech

We have revised the guidance for Swiss distributors and importers of 19 July 2021 and the contract template for the designation of a Swiss Authorised Representative (CH-REP) of 28 June 2021.

19.01.22 News
Information from Swissmedic on direct import

Swissmedic has supplemented its information sheet «Procurement of medical devices in healthcare institutions». It now contains the following statement in Chapter 7: «For the reasons already stated, healthcare professionals and institutions should usually procure products from a Swiss manufacturer or that have a Swiss authorised representative and only directly use products from abroad without a Swiss authorised representative in justified exceptional cases.»
30.12.21 News
Information for the industry from Swiss Medtech

Practical last-minute solution for the labelling of medical products
23.12.21 News
The EU amendment to the IVDR regarding its transitional provisions is official

Ever since the EU Commission presented its proposal to amend the IVDR regarding the transitional provisions in mid-October, the industry has been eagerly awaiting and closely following the political decision-making process in the EU.
17.12.21 News
Information for the industry from Swiss Medtech

Update on the import of old-law medical devices: Missing legal basis for the labelling of MDD products
15.12.21 News
Swiss Medtech Day registration platform is now open

The registration platform for the Swiss Medtech Day 2022 is now open. We look forward to welcom-ing you at Kursaal Bern on 14 June 2022. Profit from the various networking opportunities and get inspired by our carefully composed programme.