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Target Product Profile (TPP) guidance document for the development of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) diagnostics

The CF AMR Syndicate and the NIHR Newcastle Invitro Diagnostic cooperative have produced a target product profile (TPP) guidance document to help drive the development of diagnostics for cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infections and invite you to contribute your insights on this document via a survey. The CF AMR Syndicate wants to hear from a diverse group of stakeholders covering…
Ben Kemp
October 6, 2023
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Reminder: consultation feedback for ‘The disclosure of industry payments to the healthcare sector’

Consultation description DHSC seek views on the possible introduction of new secondary legislation to place a duty on manufacturers and commercial suppliers of medicines, devices and borderline substances to report details of the payments and other benefits they provide to healthcare professionals and organisations. This consultation aims to address the second part of recommendation 8 contained in the Independent Medicines and…
Dawn
October 6, 2023
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Spotlight on Sustainability: Léyoh Goodhall to speak at BIVDA’s Sustainability Seminar, 30th November 2023

BIVDA are delighted to welcome Léyoh Goodhall from the Social Value Portal to the Winter Sustainability Seminar. The Social Value Portal is the host for the TOMs  which is a platform that procures, measures, manages and reports social value. Some contracting authorities are using the TOMs as their choice of evaluation tool when asking suppliers about contractual social value to…
Dawn
October 6, 2023
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REMINDER: Register for BIVDA’s MGM on 19 October

We will be hosting our MGM on Thursday 19 October 2023 between 10:00 – 14:00 at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). We have an amazing line-up on speakers, including: – Professor Dame Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England, providing the keynote speech – Mark Oakes, Department of Business and Trade, on supporting MedTech exports and investment – Joseph Burt, Head…
Dawn
October 6, 2023
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Conservative Party Conference Health Roundup

The Conservative Party Conference proved to be an extremely fruitful event for those interested in health policy, with the numerous fringe events on health provoking timely policy discussions. However, clearly the Health Secretary’s speech was always going to be the main draw. Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s flagship announcement will delight many in our sector as he unveiled plans to invest…
Dawn
October 6, 2023
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Spotlight on Sustainability: Richard Hixson confirmed as speaker for the Winter Sustainability Seminar

  BIVDA are delighted to welcome Richard Hixson to the Winter Sustainability Seminar, which takes place on 2-5pm 30th November 2023. Dr Richard Hixson FRCA FFICM is a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Exeter; NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur; member of NHS England’s Sustainable Procurement Forum, the UK Ocean Decade Committee and the…
Dawn
September 29, 2023
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BSI/AAMI International Standards & Regulation Conference – 17 -18 October, London

  Date: 17 & 18 October 2023 Timing: 08.30 to 19.00 on Day 1/ 08.30 – 16.30 on Day 2 Venue: The Hilton Paddington, London This two-day in-person and online event will give delegates important updates on a wide range of issues affecting the global medical devices/healthcare market. With a focus on patient safety, we’re covering most of the sector’s current ‘hot…
Dawn
September 29, 2023
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Joint IMDRF / Stakeholder (DITTA-GMTA) Workshop on Specialised Regulatory Pathways

This week saw the Joint IMDRF / Stakeholder (DITTA-GMTA) Workshop on the 25-26 September in Berlin. The focus was on specialised regulatory pathways including pathways for innovative medical devices. Key highlights from the session included the opportunities for harmonisation based on the principles laid down by the IMDRF. The session also considered opportunities for innovative device pathways, including the MHRA IDAP…
Dawn
September 29, 2023