European Regulatory Roundup, May 2021: MDR Becomes Only Regulatory Option Amidst Concerns
Executive Summary
26 May marked the end of the EU medical device directives. In the run up to this date and the full initiation of the Medical Device Regulation, strong views were expressed about the new system as new documents and implementation tools emerged.
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