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CTDA Update

As mentioned in last week’s update, UKHSA has answered the questions raised at the webinar jointly held with UKHSA, ABHI and BIVDA on Monday 21st March. There has been progress on applications and various updates since the webinar was held and some of the questions asked clearly reflect a moment in time. The original Q&A document was sent to UKHSA…
Natalie Creaney
July 8, 2022
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BIVDA article is featured in The Guardian’s ‘Sustainable Healthcare’ campaign

The 2022 Q2 campaign MediaPlanet campaign launched this week in conjunction with The Guardian and focuses on ‘Sustainable Healthcare’. BIVDA is delighted to be featured in the set of articles composed by key health organisations on this important subject. Helen’s piece is titled ‘The value of Innovation in achieving sustainable goals’, and can be found at this link. Helen writes…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2022
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CTDA Update

Recognising that a significant amount of the discussion is commercial and in confidence, we are able to share with members some positive outcomes. Firstly, there is recognition that the questions from the webinar have not yet been answered, they have confirmed that all the operational questions are answered internally and they are waiting for a couple more responses back from…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2022
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BIVDA contributes to industry panel at the MediWales Connects conference 2022

MediWales Connects was held on 29 June in Cardiff, with fantastic turn out from industry and the healthcare sector. Sessions covered the changes taking place within NHS Wales and talks from key stakeholders on important updates for the sector. Ashleigh spoke on the topic of IVD Regulation and how this is likely to impact stakeholders, including providing some detail on…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2022
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MHRA has published their response to the ‘future regulation of medical devices in the UK’ consultation

On 26 June, MHRA published their formal response to the consultation on the future regulation of medical devices in the United Kingdom. This has been eagerly anticipated and gives a lot of detail on what can be expected for the new regulatory framework. The document totals 155 pages and has 16 chapters. An executive summary drafted by BIVDA can be…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2022
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UK Medtech and Diagnostics Strategy

The DHSC Medtech Directorate shared the final details of the strategy which has been submitted to ministers this week, it has not substantially changed from the initial presentations and information that members were provided at our AGM in March 2022. The approval and response from ministers are expected this week, to aim to publish on the 4 July, however there…
Natalie Creaney
June 24, 2022
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BIVDA congratulates UK winners of the UNIVANTS Healthcare Excellence Awards

BIVDA is pleased to congratulate the three UK care organisations who have received recognition through the UNIVANTS awards programme. Foundational principles across all winning teams include “UNIFYING” across the care continuum for the development and implementation of “AVANT-GARDE” processes to enable measurable differences to clinical care. The 2021 submissions included hospitals, commercial laboratories, reference laboratories, and clinics.  Applications included best…
Natalie Creaney
June 24, 2022