The European Union has the second-largest medical devices (MD) industry in the world, worth €140 billion, which corresponds to 27.6% globally. The United States takes the top spot with 41.6%.
Every step of medical devices logistics importing, selling, and marketing in the EU involves stringent regulations. The industry was once governed by the Medical Device Directive (MDD), eventually amended by the current Medical Devices Regulation (MDR).
Advertising of Medical Devices
According to the MDD, only medical devices that carry the CE mark can be advertised or promoted in the EU. The directive also made it clear that only medical devices that complied with requirements can be advertised.
The MDR distributor expanded this to include “as specified by the manufacturer in the clinical evaluation.” This means that if a marketing team makes a claim about a medical device, it should be backed by clinical data. Advertising should always center on the medical device’s intended purpose.
Advertising to Patients & HCPs
The MDR does not make distinctions between advertising to healthcare professionals and patients.
Medical device manufacturers must consider local legislation as some may be more particular about advertising to patients.
Comparative Advertising
While the MDR didn’t specifically touch on this, it clearly prohibits misleading information. So, if the manufacturer intends to launch comparative advertising, products from different brands must be tested using identical parameters.
Advertising Guidelines in EU Countries
While the United Kingdom is no longer part of the EU, it is still under the transition period, which means that the MDR is still in effect until 2023. For that purpose, the UK is part of this list, along with the nine other EU countries that make up the biggest medical device markets in the country.
Knowledge of Advertising Regulations
The medical devices market in Europe is a profitable industry. However, medical device manufacturers should be aware of the advertising rules mandated by the Medical Device Regulations (MDR).
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