Wednesday, October 23, 2013

EU Parliament Approves Compromise On Device Reforms – But Will It Be Enacted?

EU Parliament Approves Compromise On Device Reforms – But Will It Be Enacted?-thegraysheet:  The EU Parliament plenary approved compromise legislation for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics Oct. 22 that appeared to move away from an industry-opposed centralized oversight plan passed out of committee last month. Although specific details of the final language approved by the Parliament are not yet clear, trade group Eucomed, which came out strongly against amendments approved by the Public Health Committee Sept. 25, says the compromise has “paved the way to achieve balanced EU rules on medical devices.”