Report says next five years will be critical as medtech companies meet global demand for innovative medical devices
In a year marked by significant medtech advancement, IDA Ireland, a national development agency that attracts foreign investment to the country, has released a comprehensive…
New regulations to enhance the UK’s ability to benefit from rapidly advancing assistive technology
A new roadmap has been set out for the development of new and robust regulations for medical devices in the UK, which includes assistive technologies…
Manufacturers given more time to get certain medical devices CE certified
The EU has taken steps to give manufacturers more time to get certain medical devices, which includes certain assistive technologies, certified under the EU Medical…
Medical Technology Strategy: Key takeaways for the assistive technology sector
On 3 February 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published its first-ever medical technology strategy. Entitled ‘Medical Technology Strategy’, the medical technology…
BHTA calls on the DHSC to work closer with the wider industry to deliver its MedTech Strategy
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has responded with its thoughts on the first ever medical technology (MedTech) strategy by Department of Health and Social…
New BHTA President to support members in achieving goals and building strength
Leyton Stevens, Chairman of the BHTA, David Stockdale CEO at the BHTA, Andrew Stevenson, President of the BHTA and Alastair Maxwell, former BHTA President. The…
Upcoming webinar to deep dive into medical devices with thought-provoking case studies
InnoScot Health and Heriot-Watt University are hosting a joint presentation explaining the classification of medical devices and related regulations to a range of organisations. The…
Apex Medical rebrands to Wellell to reflect company’s focus on wellbeing
Medical devices supplier Apex Medical has announced it is rebranding to Wellell in 2022 to establish a global foothold and reimagine the future of wellbeing.…
Government announces review into potential bias in design and use of medical devices
A review has been launched by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) into the impact of potential bias in the design and use…
MHRA seeks views of researchers, suppliers and users of medical devices to inform future regulation
People are being encouraged to contribute their views to a public Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) consultation on changes to how medical devices…