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The EAMDR keeps you informed: Here you will find press releases and publications of our association as well as current reports and latest news pertaining to the reprocessing of medical devices and other relevant topics.

Press Release

Press Information on MDD Adoption

With regard to the revised Medical Device Directive which has just been adopted by the Council, the proposal again failed to mitigate the risks of the unregulated reprocessing of medical devices. The Commission has therefore been requested by the European Parliament to submit an assessment report within the next three years, serving as a basis for proposals on a future regulation in Europe.

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Documents

EAMDR Conference "Safe Hospital" on April 7, 2008 in Warsaw

EAMDR News Ticker

Experience Report on Medical Device Decontamination
German quality standards in everyday practice against a background of non-uniform European standards
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Re-Use of Single-Use Medical Devices
Former health minister of Germany, Andrea Fischer, advocates the reprocessing of medical devices
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Decision-Making Pathways in Europe

European Legislature by Way of Example of Medical Device Decontamination
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Reprocessing Selected Single-Used Devices
Major savings are possible without affecting patients' safety
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Press Release, dated 09/2007
Liability in the Context of Medical Device Reprocessing: The German legal system at a glance
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Press Release, dated 07/2007
Press Information on MDD Adoption
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Press Release, dated 04/2007
Patchwork Europe: Still no Uniform
Regulations for Decontamination of Medical Devices
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Press Release, dated 11/2006
Medical Device Reprocessing - the debate needs a fresh angle

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Press Release (French), dated 08/2006
L’évolution du régime de retraitement en Allemagne est présenté au professionnels de la santé en France

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Press Release (Polish), dated 06/2006
Europejskie Forum EAMDR
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Press Release, dated 06/2006
The evolution of reprocessing in Germany presented to the french
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Press Release, dated 01/2006
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC: Europe needs legal Framework for reprocessing
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