Delay likely for EU medtech directive recast draft as proposed revisions undergo stress testing
This article was originally published in SRA
Executive Summary
In light of the recent political upheaval resulting from the Poly Implante Prosthèse breast implants scandal, it is increasingly likely that the publication of the European Commission's draft proposed revision of the medical device directives will be delayed1.
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