Safety of medical devices and laboratory equipment

Within the European Internal Market, the characteristics of medical devices are regulated by the directives 90/385/EEC (Active implantable medical devices), 93/42/EEC (Medical devices) and 98/79/EC (In vitro diagnostic medical devices). The essential requirements stipulated in these European product directives are intended to protect the health and safety of patients, users and third parties. KAN’s work concentrates on the following areas: