Crucial EU Meeting Oct. 18 To Set Out MDR/IVDR Implementation Work
Executive Summary
Implementation of the EU's new highly-detailed Medical Device and IVD Regulations will greatly challenge EU regulatory groups. The work plan signposts the direction ahead, but it will be resource-hungry.
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