MedTech article - May 26, 2021
May 26 2021: The EU MDR Deadline
Today, on 26 May 2021, the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) will become fully applicable, following the transition period. What does this mean and what do medical device companies and others need to consider? In May 2021 the Medical Device Directive (MDD) and the Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) will be replaced by the Medical Device […]
MedTech article - January 22, 2021
Are you ready for MDR?
In May 2021 the Medical Device Directive (MDD) and the Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) will be replaced by the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in the EU. What does this mean and what do medical device companies and others need to consider? The reason behind the new medical devices regulation (2017/745/EU), MDR, is to bring […]
MedTech article - January 13, 2020
Spago Nanomedical appoints lead compound in its Tumorad project
Spago Nanomedical has appointed lead compound in the Tumorad project and is now proceeding development into pre-clinical proof-of-concept validation in tumor models. ”Nomination of lead compound is an important step marking that we now hold a material that fulfills our strict requirements on pharmacokinetic and chemical properties for selective accumulation in solid tumors, as well […]
MedTech article - June 19, 2017
New data from Elekta’s lung research group
Elekta has announced new data demonstrating stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a safe treatment option for early-stage lung cancer patients aged 80 or older. The results, which were based on data from more than 1,000 patients across five institutions that comprise the Elekta Lung Research Group, are available online and will be published in […]
MedTech article - June 14, 2016
The European MedTech Week
Once again MedTech Europe is organising European MedTech Week from 13-17 June this year. The 2016 theme is how medtech can support people throughout their everyday lives, from diagnosis to cure. MedTech Europe’s national associations and companies are organising activities right across Europe. You can find out more about what’s happening through their interactive map as well […]
Legal Advice article - June 1, 2016
Can we trust health apps?
The market for health apps is growing very rapidly and the questions of privacy and personal data and false diagnosis have become hot topics for users, providers and other actors on the market. The market for health and fitness apps (software that give new functions to phones) was valued at SEK 90 billion last year […]
