European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides is on the same wavelength as her predecessor with regard to implementing the new rules on medical devices. In her opinion, there is no need for a longer transition period. However, she approved the request made by Member States at the Health Council on 9 December to report to them more regularly.
Medical devices are products for internal and external use, such as breast implants. In 2017, the EU adopted new rules that tighten control over the...