MDR Up-Classification Of Some Spinal Fusion Devices ‘Unwarranted’ Says Expert Group
Executive Summary
A change in risk classification for some legacy spinal fusion devices under the new EU MDR means that certain products face stricter clinical evidence requirements, which expert group OSMA told Medtech Insight is “unnecessary” and “overly-burdensome” for manufacturers.
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