The Practical Implementation of EU Regulations for Medical Devices and in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (Webinar)

In EIPG’s and PIER’s next webinar, John Deavin will review current Medical Device Directives and the timetable for transition to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), the proposed UK system.

This is an event for members of EIPG member organisations, Contact your national association EIPG representative for further information.

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