Does EU Regulation Of 3D-Printed Implants Expose Gap In MDR Regime?
Executive Summary
Given that 3D printing is used for making device implants, many would expect tight regulation. But the EU Medical Device Regulation does not specifically regulate it, and there may be easier routes to compliance than companies think, according to attorney Joerg Schickert.
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