EUDAMED Gestalt

Wien, 17.01.2024 – Text: Catarina Carrão EUDAMED: basics The European database on medical devices (EUDAMED) is an information technologysystem being built and implemented by the European Commission (EC) to fulfil many of the obligations of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR EU 2017/745) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR EU 2017/746). It serves a fundamental […]

How does the EU AI Act influence clinical trial development?

Wien, 20.12.2023 – Text: Catarina Carrão The EU AI Act The Council presidency and the European Parliament have agreed on a provisional agreement on the proposal for harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI), known as the AI Act. The draft regulation aims to guarantee the safety and adherence to fundamental rights and values for AI systems in the European Union […]

6th November 2023: Reform of the European Union (EU) Pharmaceutical Legislation

Wien, 06.11.2023 – Text: Catarina Carrão Pharmaceutical Legislation Revision: objectives In April 2023, the European Commission (EC) has adopted a proposal for a new Directive and a new Regulation, which revises and replaces the existing general pharmaceutical legislation.1 The purpose is to create a future proof regulatory framework that supports the industry in promoting research and technologies to reach patient’s needs faster, while […]