Revising Medical Devices Regulation - The Legal Challenges29 January 2013 | Tilburg, the NetherlandsThe European Commission’s proposals for the long-awaited revision of the European regulatory framework for medical devices were published on September 26, 2012. The proposed regulatory framework will have vast legal and practical implications pertaining to increased obligations on improved safety and control standards for healthcare providers and professionals, most importantly Notified Bodies and the EU national competent authorities. The new regime for Medical Devices foresees also detailed responsibilities for distributors, retailers and importers, including clearer rules pertaining to labelling and packaging. In this light, Lexxion Publisher, Tilburg University’s TILEC and AXON science based lawyers commonly organise this excellent platform to provide comprehensive insights and expert guidance on how to interpret and meet the new legal challenges posed by the forthcoming Regulations with a focus on:Revision of the EU regulatory framework          Inevitable trade-offs between data privacy and regulatory obligationsProcurement and Health Technology Assessment (HTA)Inevitable trade-offs between data privacy and regulatory obligations