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Eucomed represents 4500 designers,
manufacturers and suppliers of medical technology used in the diagnosis,
prevention, treatment and amelioration of disease and disability. Eucomed
members include national trade and pan-European product associations and
internationally active manufacturers of all types of medical technology. The
mission of Eucomed is to improve patient and clinician access to modern,
innovative and reliable medical technology.
Eucomed activities
Constructive Public Affairs
Eucomed actively engages with the EU institutions and regulatory bodies to
encourage a positive public policy environment which is supportive of
continuous innovation in medical technology, allowing the sector to optimise
its value to patients and society.
Enhancing Dialogue
Eucomed’s stakeholder relations are built upon partnerships with
patient groups and medical associations and upon proactive high profile
European events, such as the MedTech Forum -all of which is supported by a
range of communication tools and ongoing engagement with media.
Providing Market Insight
Eucomed’s initiatives on health economics provide insight into the
value of the medical devices sector by delivering accurate data to all
stakeholders on the impact of funding and reimbursement systems, emerging
trends such as the growth of homecare and the industry.
Reinforcing Industry Values
Eucomed has developed a leading Code of Business Practice, which is
implemented by members and is regularly reviewed and updated.
Joining the International DebateEucomed
represents the European medical technology sector in international forums,
such as the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF), and liaises with
representative bodies from the US, Japan, China, India, and Brazil.
Contact
Eucomed
Place des Maïeurs 2
B 1150 Brussels
Belgium
Tel.:(32 2) 772.22.12
Fax:(32 2) 771.39.09
Email: eucomed@eucomed.be
Website: www.eucomed.org
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