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19.10.21 Press release
Patient care in Switzerland at risk

Swiss Medtech calls for revision of the national Medical Devices Ordinance
18.10.21 News
EU Commission proposes amendment on IVDR introduction

In its statement of October 14, 2021, the EU Commission proposes to the European Parliament that the new IVDR be introduced gradually in order not to jeopardize the supply of in vitro diagnostics, which is indispensable – especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
04.10.21 News
MDR & IVDR national conference

«Switzerland as a third country – What are the legal perspectives?» Dr Daniel Delfosse in conversation with Prof. Thomas Cottier
29.09.21 News
Over 700 members

Swiss Medtech recently gained more than 700 members.
15.09.21 News
Open letter from the alliance «stark+vernetzt»

Broad alliance of business, science, culture, politics and society calls for the rapid release of the cohesion contribution and the reconnection of Switzerland to the European cooperation programmes. The open letter was signed by 51 organisations from the alliance «stark+vernetzt».
13.09.21 Press release
Using medical technology to fight infection

Reduces suffering and cuts costs at the same time
08.09.21 Press release
Scewo wins the Swiss Medtech Award 2021

A wheelchair providing new freedom could conquer world markets
19.08.21 News
The three finalists are presenting themselves

GalvoSurge Dental AG, icotec ag and Scewo AG are the finalists of the Swiss Medtech Award 2021. Take a look at their film presentations.

19.08.21 News
Information from Swissmedic about MedDO

Information on the import: On 10 August 2021, Swissmedic published a information sheet on the obligations of Swiss economic operators. This was done with the aim of answering as many of the industry's open questions on the implementation of the Medical Devices Ordinance (MDO) as possible in a timely manner. This leaflet provides economic operators (authorised representatives, importers and distributors) with an overview of the requirements of the revised MDO that are relevant to them. In addition to the obligations, terminology is explained, transitional provisions are set out and it is shown which information must be indicated on a product.

12.08.21 News
Information from MedTech Europe

MedTech Europe has issued an official document addressing the question of «Accessing the EU market under the transitional provisions of Article 120 of the MDR». This document shall support discussions on questions arising from the current situation with respect to EU – Switzerland MRA.

19.07.21 News
Information for the Industry from Swiss Medtech

On 26 May 2021 the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) will come into force, the same day that the corresponding Swiss Medical Device Ordinance (MedDO) enters into effect.
09.07.21 News
Legal opinion regarding the EU commission notice on 26 may 2021

In our communication from 31 May 2021 (see below), we have informed you about the content of the EU Commission’s Notice to stakeholders on the «Status of the EU-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Medical Devices». In consultation with Swiss Medtech, Medtech Europe has commissioned the law firm Sidley Austin to clarify the legal basis for this communication. Sidley's memorandum of 2 July 2021 comes to the following conclusions: