Industry's Verdict On UK Medtech Regulatory System Progress: 'Could Do Better’
Many positives are to be drawn from the in-process UK devices regulations but in some areas they fall short
Executive Summary
The UK’s new medical device regulations remain a work in progress, ahead of the parliamentary process and codification into law in 2023. The ABHI’s Phil Brown says industry will continue to advise the government on how to maximize fully the rare opportunity the UK stands before.
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