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05.02.26 News
Webinar: Status Quo on the MDR Revision

Get insights and practical tips on current issues re. the Status Quo on the MDR Revision
29.01.26 News
Podcast: Medtech in transition

Gian-Andrea Degen discusses with Adrian Hunn and Sascha Wischek how the medtech industry is evolving from traditional hardware sales to holistic solution and service models.
21.01.26 News
General Meeting on 18 May 2026

For the first time, the 2026 General Meeting will be held in Italian-speaking Switzerland. Join us for a varied programme featuring guest of honour, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis.
13.01.26 News
Important: US Customs refund

Anyone who imported goods from Switzerland to the United States between 14 November and 18 December 2025 may apply for a US customs refund.
23.12.25 News
Vigilance Reporting in Switzerland

Swissmedic and Swiss Medtech have issued a joint memo re. Vigilance Reporting in Switzerland. The memo should help international manufacturers to better understand and follow the specific requirements for Switzerland.
18.12.25 News
Proposal to amend MDR/IVDR

The EU Commission has announced a long-awaited proposal to simplify and reduce the burden of MDR/IVDR.

17.12.25 News
Review 2025

The Swiss Medtech Team would like to thank you for your trust and loyalty to the association. We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful festive season.
16.12.25 News
Proposal to amend MDR/IVDR

Finally! The EU Commission has announced a long-awaited proposal to simplify and reduce the burden of MDR/IVDR. Its main objective is «to simplify the applicable rules, reduce the administrative burden on manufacturers and enhance the predictability and cost-efficiency of the certification procedure by notified bodies».

11.12.25 News
Reduction in US additional tariffs

This applies retroactively from 14 November 2025.
09.12.25 Press release
SIRIS REPORT 2025

Positive Qualitätsentwicklungen bei Hüft- und Knieimplantationen
02.12.25 News
Databases

Why digitisation and reliable data quality are crucial
25.11.25 News
US Tariffs

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