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02.10.24 News
Statement to the EU Commission

Support from the medical technology industry for the ongoing EU-Switzerland negotiations
25.09.24 News
Information for the industry FDA

Once a motion has been accepted, the authorities generally have two years to develop a solution (in our case until November 2024).

19.09.24 News
Important deadline for legacy medical devices

Please note: Medical device manufacturers must sign a written agreement with their notified body (NB) by 26 September 2024 for their legacy medical devices that they wish to transfer under MDR (Link).
12.09.24 Press release
Medtech Sector Study 2024

Swiss medtech industry created 20,000 jobs in ten years
05.09.24 News
Swiss Medtech meets FDA

At our General Assembly in May, Helene Budliger Artieda, Director of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), promised to support the implementation of Motion 20.3211 (FDA-certified medical devices), as she is particularly concerned about Switzerland as a centre of business and innovation.
14.08.24 News
Supply bottleneck for medical devices

It is not only medicines that are in short supply in Switzerland, but also medical devices. Swiss inno-vations also migrate to the USA. Neither is necessary. Implement Motion 20.3211 now and approve FDA products.

06.08.24 Position paper
Robotic Assistance Systems in surgery

Improving use of potential
27.07.24 Position paper
Digital health application

Together with other members of the Alliance for Digital Transformation in Healthcare, Swiss Medtech is calling for an independent remuneration model for digital healthcare applications.
22.07.24 News
Ticker Europe: News on the bilateral agreements

Switzerland is making a new attempt to stabilise and further develop bilateral relations with the European Union (EU). In the ticker Europe, economiesuisse analyses current developments.
11.07.24 News
Innosuisse promotes transdisciplinary innovations

The current call has the topic of AI in the life sciences with a focus on human health. Consortia can submit their pre-proposals until 12 November.
05.07.24 News
Information from Swissmedic

The first module of the swissdamed medical devices database goes online
25.06.24 Position paper
Motion 23.4177 (Dobler Marcel)

Medication prices. Reimbursement under the LAMal (German: KVG) by compulsory health insurance providers for inexpensive medicines or medical aids purchased abroad; an effort to reduce prices and costs