The Future of Medical Device Regulation, on the 16th of September, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launched a 10 – week consultation providing the public with an opportunity to contribute to improving regulatory framework and patient safety in regard to the Future of Medical Device Regulation. As there has been an advance in technology this has led to an influx of new and innovative medical devices to the United Kingdom (UK) market.
Regulation of medical devices used in the UK is carried out by the MHRA and as such they are seeking feedback from both the medical devices and healthcare sectors, as well as, medical practitioners, patients and the wider public, to assist with the future regulation of these devices. The MHRA is also requesting information from parties involved in the research, manufacture, supply and use of medical devices.
Prior to Brexit, all Medical devices in the UK were regulated under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002. However as the UK has departed from the European Union, the MHRA has now been provided with the opportunity to adjust Regulations surrounding Medical Devices in order to prioritise patient safety while taking into account advancement in this sector and assist in streamlining in approval of medical devices in the UK.
If you would like to know more about this comprehensive consultation or contribute towards the consultation please do so before the closure at 11.45 pm on 25 November 2021. For any other enquiries about this consultation, please contact [email protected] or if you need any assistance in relation to Medical Devices please visit our contact us page.