• Int J Technol Assess Health Care · Jan 2003

    EU and member state medical devices regulation.

    • Christa Altenstetter.
    • Program in Political Science and European Union Studies Center, City University of New York. NY 10016-4309, USA. caltenstetter@gc.cuny.edu
    • Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2003 Jan 1;19(1):228-48.

    AbstractThis article examines European Union (EU) and member state regulation of medical devices, particularly: a) the similarities and differences between medical devices and prescription drugs, including the respective industries, market authorization pathways, and boundary issues between the two sectors; b) the political background, current nature, and future prospects for EU medical device regulation; and c) regulatory responsibilities of the member states. Included are definitions of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, and a brief history of their treatment by European law. The erosion of boundaries between exclusive and shared responsibilities of the EU and member states will be addressed, especially as it affects market approval of medical devices, clinical investigations, labeling and instructions for use, price setting and reimbursement, and evidence-based medicine and healthcare technology assessment. Finally, the article discusses medical device reporting and surveillance systems, which may be the weakest link in the EU integrative process. If patient safety is as important to the EU regulatory scheme as free movement and competitiveness, then both Brussels and member states will require additional resources, as well as measures to overcome obstacles to implementation, evaluation, and accountability.

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