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Brexit and the need of an EU Authorised Representative for UK medical device businesses
26th February 2019
An EU based Authorised Representatives (EC Rep) may be needed if UK device businesses export devices to markets where a CE mark is required, after the 29th March 2019 deadline.
MHRA no-deal Brexit contingency legislation for regulation of medicines and medical devices
30th January 2019
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have provided details of legislation to ensure continuity of supply of medicines, medical devices and clinical trials in a no deal Brexit.
Letter from Secretary of State to Suppliers of Medical Devices and Clinical Consumables
7th December 2018
Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, has written a letter to suppliers of medical devices and clinical consumables to update them on the Department’s contingency planning approach.
Presentations now available for Healthcare Innovation Roadshow
19th October 2018
The Healthcare Innovation Roadshow, in collaboration with the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Medilink West Midlands, took place on Thursday 18th October 2018, at iCentrum in Birmingham. The Healthcare Innovation Roadshow showcased the support that can be accessed by MedTech SMEs, from funding and adoption to […]
FDA to use ISO 13485 for medical device quality
13th September 2018
To help streamline regulatory processes for medical devices across the world, the FDA has decided to replace its current system with ISO 13485, the organisation has announced.
9 changes to FDA goalposts for medical devices
6th September 2018
A potential silver lining for medical device developers and manufacturers exists in the FDA’s response to 2016 “21st Century Cures Act”, with publication of a draft Guidance document outlining the agencies planned changes to the medical device approvals process and their oversight activities.
9 Steps to right first time regulatory compliance
24th July 2018
By Medilink member, Three Circles. It can be a scary thought, regulatory compliance. So much to get your head around, so much to make sure is done right, and what is “right” anyway.
Optimising battery design for performance
21st June 2018
Professional battery manufacturer Accutronics (MedilinkWM member) has released an infographic to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) optimise their device designs to maximise battery performance.
By MasterControl (MedilinkWM Patron). Perhaps nowhere is the life sciences industry seeing such rapid change and evolution as in medical devices. At the beginning of each year, it’s intriguing to look into a crystal ball to get a glimpse of what the upcoming year will look like.
White Paper: Considerations for Connector Design in Mobile and Patient-Worn Medical Devices
21st March 2018
By Medilink member Fischer Connectors Challenges faced by designers of medical devices are among the most stringent in the world. Everything designed and manufactured must be safe for the patient and safe for the operator. Devices can be put through years of U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) trials, with additional tests in Europe, so […]
