Module 17 2024

29/11/2024

So what do industry associations do?

Influence developments in frameworks governing market entry and access –

(i) Device regulation

Influence the debate on strategic changes to medical device regulation by:

involvement in the MDR negotiations (with MedTech Europe) advocating an alternative approach with higher risk devices ensuring a co-ordinated message to MHRA, CEC & European Parliament

(extract from ABHI’s Strategic Plan)

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Are there differences between national associations?

❯ In Europe most trade associations cover the same core activities, i.e. representing the interests of their members. ❯ Majority are also members of pan-European organisations, e.g. MTE, COCIR, FIDE etc ❯ Each will however, have their own national topics of special interest, e.g. – In UK, Drug Tariff – In Ireland, Economics & Taxation – In Spain, Spanish Platform for Healthcare Technology Innovation ❯ Outside Europe there are even more variations e.g. – AdvaMed, probably the largest national association in the world with significant activity in Europe, India, China and Latin America. Has signed a pact with Latin American associations on ethical compliance issues – JFMDA, a federation of 21 medical device associations. Mainly focused on domestic issues – MTAA, largely focussed on domestic industry and public health matters ❯ Global interests through GMTA / GHWP

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