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EU system losing its competitive edge

«Energy is scarce. Let's not waste it.»

Swiss Medtech has joined the Energy Saving Alliance and is committed to raising members' aware-ness of the federal government's «Energy is scarce, let's not waste it» campaign.

21.09.22 News

Expert for Tariffs and Remuneration (80%-100%)

In this newly created position, you will be an expert regarding tariffs and remuneration for medical technology goods and services.

14.09.22 Press release

Medtech Sector Study 2022

Swiss medtech industry growing under demanding conditions

07.09.22 News

Rising cost pressure for medical device manufacturing

Since the end of 2020, medtech companies have faced growing shortages of components and raw materials, unprecedented rises in material and transportation costs, and increasingly long and unpredictable delivery times.

30.08.22 News

MDCG position paper regarding transition to MDR/IVDR

The Medical Devices Coordination Group (MDCG) has published an interesting position paper (MDCG 2022-14) outlining its position on a smooth transition aimed at avoiding disruptions in the supply of medical devices and ensuring access to the

09.08.22 News

Position paper on MDCG documents

The Medical Devices Coordination Group (MDCG) uses guidance documents to assist stakeholders in implementing the medical devices regulations. With this paper MedTech Europe provides its view on how guidance

08.08.22 News

Swissmedic form for IVD products

Swissmedic has issued a form intended for the product registration of Swiss IVD manufacturers according to Art. 90 IvDO.

21.07.22 News

New EUDAMED information center launched

The European Commission has launched the new EUDAMED Information Center. It consolidates all EUDAMED Production User Guides, provides quick and structured access to all pertinent information and includes a contact form for users to reach the EUDAMED Support Team.

20.07.22 News

MedTech Europe Survey Report on MDR implementation

MedTech Europe conducted a survey with 475 responses across large companies and SMEs to quantify the availability of medical devices. The results show that less than 15% of medical devices have already received MDR certificates.

16.06.22 News

Don't miss a contract opportunity!

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft operates its own contract award platform which publishes up to 4,000 calls for tenders each year.

14.06.22 Press release

The Swiss Medtech Award 2022 goes to AlveoliX

Miniature lung replaces animal testing and advances personalised medicine