Three-Year EU MDR Transition Period? More Like 12-18 Months
Executive Summary
So, you think you have nearly three years to comply with the EU's Medical Device Regulation and five years with the IVD Regulation. Not so. The clock has started ticking and industry has reason to be concerned.
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