Efficiency increase of the strategic distribution of medical devices in Europe for SMEs
Juli 2019 – Many medical device companies aim to sell their products on European markets. Their own budget bottlenecks allow only limited market opportunities. What are the reasons and what considerations should SMEs make to increase the efficiency of the strategic distribution of their medical devices?
Germany’s Medical Technology Industry Still No. 1 in Europe
24.06.2019 – In 2015, EUR 32.39 billion was generated with medical devices in Germany. Thus Germany’s Medical Technology is clearly No. 1 with 34% of the total European sales of EUR 95 billion.
QB-Analyzer: Your online tool for the targeted analysis of the German hospital market
Marketing and Sales Tool
The QB-Analyzer analyzes and digitizes “annually” all data of the quality reports of German hospitals. Therefore, it is interactive and web-based.
As a result, ideal for identifying market potential and efficiently managing sales. In other words, it is an online tool for the targeted analysis of the German hospital market.
16.06.2019 – TUV Sued Product Service has been recognised by the “Central Office of the Countries for Health Protection with regard to Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices” (ZLG) as the second Notified Body for the new Medical Devices Regulations (MDR) after the British-Dutch BSI.
16.06.2019 – DUBAI. The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, who is also Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has the vision to develop Dubai into a global hub for medical tourism. Therefore, medical tourists from all over the world should not only be treated by internationally recognized specialists, but Dubai should also become of great importance for innovative health start-ups with a focus on smart-health.
Reforms and lifestyle changes bring good growth opportunities for foreign medical device manufacturers in South-Africa
Pharmacy Assortment
Somerset Hospital, Capetown
George Hospital, George
March 2019
Medical Technology:
According to a study conducted by Business Monitors International (BMI Research), the medical device market in South-Africa is expected to grow from $1.3 billion US to around $1.7 billion US by 2021.
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Latest Insights
(Aug 23) Swissdamed (Swiss Database on Medical): ACT module, available from the beginning of 2024 for the registration of companies; registration of products via UDI module, available from summer 2024.
(Aug 23) 39 Notified Bodies in 16 countries are now accredited. Currently there are 10 each in Italy and Germany, 3 in the Netherlands; in addition, two each in Finland and Poland and one each in Belgium, Slovakia, Hungary, Norway, France, Sweden, Slovenia, Spain, Ireland, Croatia, Cyprus and Czech Republic . Nando database
(May 23) Great Britain decides to extend the deadline for CE marking of medical devices according to MDR. From July 2025, the new legal framework is to apply
(Dec 22) According to. MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), the United Kingdom will continue to recognise the CE mark for medical devices until 30 June 2024. Previously, 30.6.2023 was planned.
(Dec 22) According to the Roland Berger MedTech@Hospital study, about two-thirds of German hospitals expect to close the 2022 financial year in the red. More than half also plan to invest less in medical technology.
(Nov 22) According to the Roland Berger study "Global MedTech-How to succeed in uncertain times", the medical technology industry is struggling with high energy costs, rising inflation and supply chain problems. Solutions are offered by digitalisation, more benefit-based billing models and the shift towards personalised medicine.
(Nov 22) Facts&Figures 2022 from MedTech Europe, the European trade association for the medical technology industry
(Nov 22) New MDCG document on requirements for Notified Bodies - in the context of the MDR as well as IVDR
(Nov 22) Swissmedic refers to aleaflet on the obligations for authorised representatives, importers and distributors
(June 22) studies published by the German Society for Biomedical Engineering in the VDE (VDE DGBMT)
Medical device manufacturers can apply to the Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) for the NUB and receive advice on the procedure. Rules of Procedure of the G-BA.
(April 22) Distinction between medical devices and medicinal products: Guidance document MDCG 2022 of the Medical Devices Coordination Group
Internet platform for medical needs in Ukraine by the German initiative Medical Bridge.eu
European industry association for digital assistive technology DATEurope founded in early 2021. DAT includes aids for communication, for the blind and visually impaired, for environmental control, assistive call systems, software tools and robotics.