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26.01.23 News
firstbase healthcare

Just imagine: In the future you only have to record your medical device master data on one central database.
16.01.23 News
Application of MDCG 2022-18 in Switzerland

EU Position Paper MDCG 2022-18 describes a transitional solution for dealing with certification gaps.
06.01.23 News
More time to certify medical devices under MDR

On 6th January, the EU Commission adopted the proposal (EU) 2023/0005 to give more time to certify medical devices to mitigate the risk of shortages.

03.01.23 News
Swiss Medtech Day

Every year, more than 600 professionals from the fields of medical technology, healthcare, research, and science get together at Swiss Medtech Day. Register your attendance now.
22.12.22 News
We wish you Happy Holidays

Dear Swiss Medtech Members, the year is coming to an end and we at the association would like to thank you once more for your trust and loyalty.
15.12.22 News
We are pleased!

The Swiss Medtech community is getting bigger and bigger. The number of followers has risen to 10,000.
14.12.22 News
Swiss Medtech Opinion

Regarding the EU Commission's selective MDR/IVDR amendment proposals of 9 December 2022
09.12.22 News
EPSCO meeting: EU Commission proposes selective amendments to MDR/IVDR

An EPSCO meeting involving EU Health Ministers took place on 9 December 2022. The Member States supported the EU Commission’s proposal to amend the MDR and the IVDR. The changes are essentially as follows:
06.12.22 Press release
SIRIS Report 2022

High quality of hip and knee implantations in Switzerland
29.11.22 Press release
Launch of Swiss Medtech Ticino

Swiss Medtech and the Ticino Chamber of Commerce join forces
28.11.22 Press release
Politicians decide in favour of patient care

Pragmatism and speed are now essential
17.11.22 News
Agreement between Switzerland and the UK

On 17 November, Switzerland and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on the mutual recognition of conformity assessments.