EU Notified Body Figures Demonstrate The Scale And Timing Of Capacity Shortfall
Executive Summary
Companies have been warned if they delay in applying for certification under the new Medical Device and IVD Regulations their products may not be reviewed in time. And the scale of the potential bottleneck is alarming.
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