EU joint reclassification Directive: vote due next month
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The European Commission is forging ahead with plans to reclassify hip, knee and joint implants, despite industry's sustained opposition. It is optimistic that it will be able to launch voting procedures next month. This means that the Commission will remain on target to enforce stricter measures by the end of 2006/early 2007 for new products.