Brussels, 14/05/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 8 May, the European Commission launched a public consultation with the aim of modernising and simplifying the legislation on medical devices: - three directives adopted during the nineties (Directive 90/385/EEC on active implantable medical devices; Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices and Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices) completed by six amending or application directives. With a view to review of this package, the Commission wishes to learn how stakeholders feel on a number of aspects; - Are there medical devices that do not come within the scope of the legislation and that should be included? - Should cosmetic implants and similar products be regulated at European Union level? - How can one prevent different levels of assessment being used within the European Union? - How can one be sure that assessment of the most important and most innovative medical devices comes under appropriate expertise? - and, in the case of accident, what would the best solution be for ensuring rapid and coordinated response within the European Union in order to protect citizens? Responses to these questions must reach the Commission by 2 July 2008. More information is available on the website of DG Enterprise: http: //ec.europa.eu/enterprise/medical_devices/consult_recast_2008_en.htm (O.J.)