Commission working on proposal to postpone MDR application date for one year
Today (25 March 2020), the Commission announced that work on a proposal to postpone the date of application for the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for […]
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Coronavirus: harmonised standards for medical devices to respond to urgent needs
Yesterday, the Commission adopted decisions on harmonised standards which will allow manufacturers to place on the market high performing devices to protect patients, health care […]
Commission approves €20 billion Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed affected by coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has found two Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU […]
Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure continuous flow of goods across EU via green lanes
Today, the Commission issued new practical advice on how to implement its Guidelines for border management, in order to keep freight moving across the EU […]
Stratasys and its partners are producing several thousand face shields with 3D-printed plastic frames
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) has announced a global mobilization of the company’s 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, spanning its […]
IMF Closure DC Shutdown
The IMF has closed its headquarters in Washington, DC indefinitely as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Fund has acknowledged two confirmed cases of […]
Medical Glove Conservation Strategies: FDA Letter to Health Care Providers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes the need for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as medical gloves, may outpace the supply available to […]
Virtual Town Hall for Labs and Manufacturers on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests
Summary: On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from 3 pm – 4 pm Eastern Time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a virtual […]
COVID-19: the immune system can fight back
Melbourne researchers have mapped immune responses from one of Australia’s first novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, showing the body’s ability to fight the virus and recover […]